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Wildlife officials investigate hunting accident that sent 12-year-old to the hospital

Police say a 12-year-old boy was hospitalized in Washington County after getting shot by his father while hunting.

Police investigate fatal shooting in Winthrop

Maine State Police say the death of a man in Winthrop has been ruled a homicide.

No deaths, 18 new cases of coronavirus Saturday

No new deaths, and 18 new cases of coronavirus on Saturday, according to the Maine CDC. That brings the total…

Massachusetts man facing drug charges, arrested in Augusta

The Augusta Police department recovered nearly 30 grams of cocaine in a Massachusetts man’s hotel room Saturday. Police responded to…

Bullet pierces through wall of a child’s bedroom in Sabattus

A horrific event could’ve been much worse, but nonetheless a Sabattus family is rattled following a bullet piercing through the…

Two Penobscot County residents facing felony drug charges

Maine State Police have charged two Penobscot County residents with felony drug charges following a discovery of drugs during a…

New option for Maine voters who can’t fill out paper ballot

People with a disability that prevents them from filling out a paper ballot are getting a new online service in Maine.

Ranked choice clears last-minute hurdle in Maine Supreme Court

A last-minute push to delay the use of ranked choice voting in the presidential election has been shot down by the Maine Supreme Court.

Suspicious package found in shopping cart not an explosive, police say

A suspicious device that was later determined not to be an explosive was found at the Walmart Supercenter in Mexico, Maine on Thursday.

Driver seriously hurt in crash on Route 1 in Scarborough

Police responded to a crash in Scarborough that left one person with serious injuries.

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14 hours ago in Local

Three Shooting Suspects From New Hampshire Thought to be in Maine

Officers say several callers reported gunshots around 1:21 a.m. Saturday.

15 hours ago in Local

Maine State Police Seek Help With 50-Year-Old Arson Death

Police say they found a burned-out green 1971 Chrysler station wagon with Massachusetts registration.

2 days ago in Local

A House Fire in a South Portland Leaves Occupant Homeless

Fire Crews responded to the house fire on Cole Street, Friday night. The Red Cross is currently helping with providing temporary lodging for the displaced occupant.

2 days ago in Local

A Fatal Fire in Readfield, Claims a Life of a Woman

75-year-old Carolyn Wentworth was found dead hours after the fire was extinguished. Her husband, 74-year-old Jerrold Wentworth, was resecured by neighbors and is currently in serious condition at the Maine General Medical Center in Augusta.

3 days ago in Local

Driver cited after rear-ending MTA maintenance vehicle in Cumberland

A maintenance worker with the Maine Turnpike Authority suffered minor injuries when their truck was rear-ended in Cumberland Friday morning.