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Maine expands coronavirus testing with new “swab-and-send” sites

Governor Janet Mills announced on Tuesday an expansion of coronavirus testing sites throughout Maine.

Teen prevents drowning

14-year-old Lucas Drinkwater led a team effort that prevented a would-be drowning at Gooch’s Beach this weekend.

Portland police report spike in opioid overdoses

Portland police say they’ve been responding to a spike in drug overdoses in the city.

Police search for vehicle involved in crash that downed utility pole in Gorham

Police in Gorham are looking for the driver of a vehicle who left the scene after striking a utility pole.

Police charge man connected to parking garage shooting

Police have charged a man in connection with a shooting at the Portland Police Department garage earlier this month.

Police seek to identify, locate man who robbed York gas station

Police in York say an armed man robbed the Mr. Mikes Mobil gas station on Route 1 early Sunday morning.

Police: driver in Gorham speeds away after striking utility pole

Part of Route 25, which is also known as Ossipee Trail, was closed Monday morning after a driver hit a utility pole and then sped away.

Vandals threaten endangered species of birds in Old Orchard Beach and Saco

Two nests of piping plover, an endangered species, were vandalized over the Fourth of July in Old Orchard Beach and Saco.

National Weather Service confirms tornado touchdown in Maine

The National Weather Service says a tornado touched down in Maine on Saturday afternoon, caused tree damage and ripped a tin roof off a building.

Bangor police arrest transient charged with robbery

Bangor Police arrested a man accused of robbery on Thursday night.

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