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State police cruiser swiped by vehicle in Turner; police remind drivers to slow down

Police are reminding drivers to be more cautious after a Maine State Trooper’s vehicle was sideswiped by a passing vehicle during a traffic stop.

Forecasters: snow to create tricky evening commute in Maine

Slick driving conditions are expected in parts of Maine due to snow Tuesday.

Community pays respects to three young people killed in Clinton crash

The first of the funerals for three young people who were killed in a crash in Kennebec County was held Saturday.

York Hospital allowed doctors not licensed in Maine to participate in surgeries

According to documents from Maine’s Department of Health and Human services, York Hospital was sanctioned for allowing two doctors who were not licensed to practice medicine in Maine to participate in surgeries.

Lewiston police respond to two unrelated incidents involving hatchets

Police in Lewiston are following up on two unrelated incidents involving hatchets.

Proposal would bar Portland landlords from charging application fees

A proposal in Portland to prohibit landlords from charging prospective tenants application fees now seems unlikely to be approved by city councilors.

Maine individual tests negative for coronavirus

Maine’s Center for Disease Control says a person in the state has tested negative for coronavirus.

More than 50 Maine employees impacted by Wayfair layoffs

Wayfair says they’ll be laying off more than 50 employees in Maine.

Federal agency says staff at Maine Med physically struck patients on two occasions

A federal agency says staff at Maine Medical Center in Portland struck patients in two separate incidents over the summer.

Snow leads to slick road conditions, school closures

Snow is creating some slick road conditions this morning. Police are urging drivers to take it slow, and school leaders in a number of communities have decided to cancel classes today.

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Maine Family Planning to Stop Primary Care Over Medicaid Cuts

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Lewiston Woman in Months-Long Drug Trafficking Investigation

Agents say they got a search warrant and found a large quantity of drugs and several guns in the home.

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Man Leads Chase, Attempts to Flee Twice Before Arrest Near Turner

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Deputies say the man became confrontational at a traffic stop on Conant Road in Turner.

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The state has launched an investigation into a report that a Maine woman received 250 blank ballots in the mail this week.

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Northern Light Health, Anthem extend contract for another 30 days

Northern Light Health and Anthem agreed Wednesday to extend contract negotiations for another 30 days.