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Crews Battle Early Morning Fire in Sanford

SANFORD, Maine (WGAN)  Fire crews battling a fire Wednesday morning in Sanford

Gov. Mills Directs Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff to Honor Fallen Firefighter

AUGUSTA, Maine (WGAN)  Gov. Janet Mills has directed United States and State of Maine flags be flown at half-staff statewide Monday from sunrise to sunset as funeral services will be held for firefighter Capt. Joel Barnes of Berwick who lost his life in the line of service Friday

Maine governors share a fondness for speeding

Former Republican Gov. Paul LePage and current Democratic Gov. Janet Mills couldn’t be more different when it comes to politics. But they share at least one thing: a lead foot.

Maine Firefighter Killed While Battling Blaze In Berwick

The Maine State Fire Marshal says one firefighter was killed in an apartment fire in Berwick on Friday morning.

Name Announced For New Local Concert Venue

Westbrook, ME (WGAN) Maine Savings Federal Credit Union has been picked to be the naming sponsor for Westbrook’s concert venue at Rock Row.

Old Orchard Beach Man Charged With Sexual Abuse of 15-Year-Old

Police in Old Orchard Beach say they’ve arrested a man accused of having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old girl.

South Thomaston Woman Charged in Death of Elderly Woman

Maine State Police have arrested and charged a South Thomaston woman with murder for the death of an elderly woman in Owls Head.

Tractor Trailer Ends Up In Portland Mudflats

Portland, ME (WGAN) State Police say a tractor trailer that went off Interstate 295 in Portland this morning and ended up along mudflats will be removed tonight.

Officials Release Identity of Woman Found Dead After Portland Apartment Fire

Portland officials have released the identity of a woman found dead after a fire on Monday.

Wanted Biddeford Man Arrested on Drug Charges After Leaping From Window

A man who was seen jumping out of a second-story window is arrested on drug trafficking charges.

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