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Fire officials release findings of investigation into deadly Farmington blast

The State Fire Marshal’s Office announced Friday morning what led up to the deadly propane blast in Farmington that killed one fire fighter and injured others.

Portland police trying to locate man wanted in NYC for homicide

Police in Portland are attempting to track down a man wanted on a homicide charge stemming from New York City.

Pedestrian killed while trying to cross the street in Bangor

Bangor police say a pedestrian was killed while trying to cross the street last Tuesday.

Police make two arrests in connection with Brunswick burglaries

Police have arrested two men in connection with a string of burglaries in Brunswick.

Truck slams through Oxford County store, driver tased by police after crash

Police say a pickup truck crashed through a store in Otisfield during a police chase late Wednesday night.

Traffic stop leads to four arrests in Waterboro

A police officer made four arrests during a traffic stop in Waterboro on Sunday evening.

19-year-old who allegedly broke into marijuana grow facility charged with burglary

The York County Sheriff’s Office says a marijuana grow building was broken into Friday afternoon.

Two-vehicle wreck leaves elderly woman dead in Kennebec County

Deputies say an 84-year-old woman was killed in a head-on crash in Kennebec County on Saturday.

Woman dies in Penobscot County Jail, officials say

Officials say a 34-year-old woman died inside the Penobscot County Jail Monday afternoon.

Two arrested after report of shots fired overnight in Portland

Portland police arrested two people early Tuesday morning after they say shots were fired in the Kennedy Park area.

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