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Motorcyclist dies trying to avoid crash in Turner

A man has died after loosing control of his motorcycle after swerving to avoid a car. The crash happened at…

Lincoln man held without bail in killing of mother

A judge has denied bail for a Maine man accused of shooting and killing his mother.

Westbrook Market Basket is now Open

A second Market Basket in Maine is now open and it comes with more than 300 new jobs.

Lewiston police search for man accused of fatally shooting woman

Lewiston police are looking for the suspect in a fatal shooting that happened Friday afternoon.

Four employees at York County Sheriff’s Office test positive for COVID-19

The York County Sheriff’s Office says four of it’s employees have tested positive for COVID-19.

Dump truck driver killed in rollover crash in New Gloucester

Police say a Maine man was killed when the dump truck he was driving rolled over in New Gloucester on Wednesday.

Jay man charged with setting his mother’s home on fire again

Maine State Police say a Jay man was arrested after setting his mother’s home on fire for a second time.

Portland Delays Vote for School Reopening Plan

PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN) – After a five hour long session Tuesday night, the vote from the Portland Board of Public…

Health officials investigate COVID-19 outbreak linked to wedding reception in Millinocket

Maine’s CDC is investigating a COVID-19 outbreak linked to a wedding reception in Millinocket.

Portland police respond to incident involving suicidal man armed with knife

Portland police say a man who was suffering from a mental health crisis and making suicidal statements barricaded himself inside of a shed and lit it on fire.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Maine medical examiner says Milford toddler died of hypothermia

State officials say a toddler who was found unresponsive in Milford a few days after Christmas died of hypothermia.

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US employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February

American employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 new jobs last month, rebounding from a dismal February. And the unemployment...