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Bangor Police Charge New York Man in Connection with Stabbing

Bangor police have charged a man in connection with a stabbing on Friday.

Three Men Arrested on Various Charges in Scarborough

SCARBOROUGH, Maine (WGAN)  The Scarborough Police Department says three people have been arrested on theft charges

Lewiston Police Continue Investigation Into Kennedy Park Brawl

Police in Lewiston say they’re still investigating what led to a fight in Kennedy Park that left one man dead.

Agents Seize 2.5 Pounds of Meth in Mattawamkeag Bust

MATTAWAMKEAG, Maine (WGAN)  The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency says a man has been charged after agents seized a large amount of meth from his home in Penobscot County

Two Arrested on Drug Charges in York County

MAINE (WGAN)  The York County Sheriff’s Office says two out-of-staters were arrested on drug charges over the weekend

Man Charged in Fatal Stabbing Had Killed His Wife in 1979

LEWISTON, Maine (WGAN)  State Police Monday afternoon arrested a 76-year-old Auburn man and charged him in connection with the stabbing death of a woman in downtown Lewiston Sunday morning.

Man Seriously Hurt in ATV Crash

LAGRANGE, Maine (WGAN)  Maine Game Wardens say a Farmington man was seriously hurt when his ATV crashed into trees in Lagrange Sunday

Investigation Into CMP Expands

The outside group hired to investigate complaints about Central Maine Power bills is expanding its review to include the utility’s customer service performance.

Hampden Man Arrested and Charged With Murder

Maine State Police say a Hampden man is in custody and charged with murder.

Police: Man Injured while Trying to Run Away

RAYMOND, Maine (WGAN)  The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office says a man is in the hospital after hurting himself trying to run away from police

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