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State police confirm body belongs to missing Waterville woman; boyfriend charged with murder

Maine State Police have confirmed that a body found in Waterville is that of a missing mother of 2, and that her boyfriend is charged with murder.

Police: Woman pinned between vehicle and utility pole dies in Etna

Police say one person was killed in an accident in Etna Wednesday morning.

Drug bust in Pittsfield results in two arrests

Police arrested two people after a drug bust in Pittsfield on Tuesday.

Police charge four with drug trafficking following traffic stop

A traffic stop on the Maine Turnpike in Scarborough resulted in drug arrests.

Police make one arrest while searching for missing Waterville woman

Police have taken one person into custody as they look for a missing Waterville woman.

Police in Gorham searching for dump truck that dropped stones in the road

Police in Gorham are looking for a dump truck they say was dropping stones on to roads.

Fryeburg police looking to identify driver who almost struck students at crosswalk

Police in Fryeburg are asking for the public’s help identifying the driver of a vehicle who failed to stop for students at a crosswalk.

Portland’s city council approves ban of single-use plastic straws in unanimous vote

Beginning in 2021, customers at Portland restaurants and businesses will no longer be able to use single-use plastic straws.

Lockdown lifted at Portland High School, “no credible threat” found

Police say Portland High School was in lockdown Tuesday morning due to what turned out to be an unfounded threat.

Richmond Man Found Dead, Police Calling It A Homicide

State police say they are now investigating the death of a Richmond man as a homicide.

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Maine State Police Make Arrest in Child Sex Investigation

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Police are asking for public help to identify other people involved in the crime.