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Police investigate fatal crash in Scarborough

Scarborough Police say a driver was killed after they struck a tree on Tuesday morning.

Maine pays out more than $1 billion in jobless benefits during COVID-19 pandemic

Maine has now paid out more than $1 billion in unemployment benefits during the coronavirus pandemic.

Cumberland County Sheriff calls for investigation following confrontation between corrections officer and inmate

A corrections officer at Cumberland County Jail is at the center of an investigation following a physical confrontation involving an inmate.

Maine Confederate descendants call for statue removal

A local family descended from a Confederate Major General, and Ku Klux Klan leader, have officially requested that a statue in his honor be removed from the Georgia State Capitol grounds. 

Body found on beach in Washington County

Maine State Police have launched an investigation after a body washed ashore in Washington County.

Toxic algae expected to proliferate more Maine lakes

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection is warning Mainers about algae blooms that could be harmful to you and your pet.

1 injured, 1 killed in Lagrange rollover

Maine state police are investigating a rollover that happened Tuesday night on Medford road, involving two passengers. One of which unfortunately lost their life in the incident, and the other spared with non-life-threatening injuries. 

Portland police search for suspect accused of assaulting driver stopped at traffic light

Portland police are looking for a man accused of assaulting a woman who was stopped at a traffic light.

Franklin County man charged after allegedly putting stepson in chokehold

Police say a Chesterville man is accused of grabbing his 15-year-old son by the neck and putting in a chokehold.

Portland Police find firearm and possible suspect of garage shooting

Portland PD report that they now have a person of interest after recovering a firearm they believe to be used in the PPD parking garage shooting on Sunday.

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Maine Lawmakers Pass Bill to Let Jails Turn Away Some ICE Detainees

Governor Mills has indicated she will sign the bill.

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Two Arrested in Gardiner for Drug Dealing, Gun Charges

Officers say they saw what looked like illegal drugs at the residence.

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New Hampshire Man Dead in I-95 Crash in Newport

Maine State Police say they were on their way to assist a stopped car in the travel lane of I-95.

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Casco Bay Lines considers another fare hike for passengers

Riding the ferry in Casco Bay could get more expensive as the ferry line considers a 21 percent increase for passenger fares.

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Sen. Collins’ office says remark about not seeking another term after November was an “off-hand comment”

Sen. Susan Collins is walking back her comment that she would only serve one more term if elected in November.