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Lewiston man suffers head injury, rescued from Katahdin

A Lewiston man was rescued from the Saddle Trail inside the Great Basin of Katahdin Saturday afternoon. A 55-year-old man…

Two dead following head-on crash in Jefferson

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reporting that two people from Thomaston died Friday night following a head-on crash. Lincoln County…

24 new cases of coronavirus, no new deaths on Sunday

Maine’s CDC reported 24 new coronavirus cases and no new deaths among Mainers with COVID-19 on Sunday. 127 Mainers with…

Bus strikes woman in downtown Bangor, police confirm

A pedestrian was struck by a bus in downtown Bangor Saturday afternoon, police confirm. A Community Connector bus was turning…

Ohio man charged with leading Maine State Police on high-speed chase

Maine State Police say an Ohio man was arrested Friday in Fairfield following a high-speed chase.

Police alert Mainers after man allegedly attempts to lure child inside vehicle

Police in Dover-Foxcroft are urging residents to be aware of a man in a vehicle who they say tried to lure a 7-year-old inside.

Court sides with CMP parent company on transmission corridor referendum

Central Maine Power’s parent company has won out in a battle over the planned construction of a $1 billion transmission project.

Maine Secretary of State rejects ranked choice voting referendum

Maine’s Secretary of State has reaffirmed that a petition drive to challenge ranked choice voting has not gathered enough valid signatures.

Auburn schools move forward with reopening plan many teachers don’t agree with

AUBURN, Maine (WGAN) Despite a demonstration from parents and teachers, the Auburn School Committee is moving forward with it’s plan for the start of the school year.

First-time unemployment claims again dip in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (WGAN) Nearly 1,800 initial claims for state and federal unemployment benefits were filed in Maine last week, down from 2,100 the week before.

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25 minutes ago in Sports, Trending

Michigan muscles its way to program’s 2nd national title, beating stubborn UConn 69-63

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The five fabulous transfers who make up Michigan coach Dusty May's starting lineup got down and dirty with the rest of the Wolverines — coming out with the national title trophy Monday night after muscling their way to a 69-63 victory over stingy, stubborn UConn.

14 hours ago in Local

New Report Shows Gun Make Up 92% of Suicide Deaths in Maine

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The report also finds Maine’s suicide rate is higher than the national average.

15 hours ago in Local

Maine House Rejects Merger of Capitol Police with State Police

It is opposed by the union for Capitol Police.

18 hours ago in Trending, World

Artemis II kicks off trip around the moon after surpassing Apollo 13’s distance record

With the moon now filling their windows, the Artemis II astronauts kicked off their lunar flyby Monday, taking in magnificent views of the far side never before witnessed while setting a new distance record for humanity.

18 hours ago in Local

Maine’s highest court says bill to expand ranked choice voting violates Maine Constitution

The Maine Supreme Court ruled unanimously Monday that an expansion of ranked choice voting would violate the state constitution.