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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.

[LISTEN] Dale Crafts, A Candidate For The Nomination To Challenge Jared Golden, Joins The WGAN Morning News

Former state representative Dale Crafts appeared on the WGAN Morning News Tuesday. The Lisbon Republican is running for the nomination to challenge Democrat Jared Golden for the 2nd District congressional seat.

Bicyclist hospitalized after colliding with pickup truck in Bath

Police say a bicyclist who struck a pickup truck in downtown Bath on Monday has been hospitalized.

Gorham police locate two missing teenage girls

Police in Gorham say they are searching for two 13-year-old girls who have been missing since Sunday.

Lebanon man accused of exposing himself to troopers while intoxicated

A Lebanon man is arrested after police say he exposed himself to troopers while intoxicated.

Washington state driver arrested speeding near ceremony for Fallen 7 in Randolph, NH

A Washington state man police said was driving more than 100 miles per hour on Route 2 near a memorial held for seven motorcyclists killed in June faces a reckless driving charge.

Portland Police Arrest Person Of Interest In Reported Indecent Exposure Incidents

Portland police have released the name of the person of interest in a series of indecent exposure incidents.

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A month-long investigation into drug trafficking in New Gloucester and Lewiston led to three arrests on Wednesday.

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Man accused in high-speed pursuit in Kennebec County arrested after crashing into construction zone

Police say a man led them on a high-speed chase in Clinton before crashing in a construction zone on Tuesday.

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Maine State Police Lobby Against Red Flag Law

Maine State Police and the state Department of Public Safety strongly oppose the Red Flag Law.