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Four Drug Arrests Made as Agents Intercept Two Shipments

BREWER, Maine (WGAN)  The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency says four people are facing charges after agents intercepted two drug shipments…

Dual Shooting Leaves Woman and Man Injured, No Arrests Made

Police in Portland say they are investigating a shooting that left an 18-year-old woman and a 30-year-old man injured.

Standoff Ends in Dixmont

DIXMONT, Maine (WGAN)  State Police say a standoff in Dixmont is over.

95-year-old Man Beats Rabid Fox to Death With Wooden Plank

BRUNSWICK, Maine (AP) – Police say a 95-year-old Maine man beat an attacking a rabid fox to death with a…

Sanford Man Stabbed Wednesday Night During Fight

A man from Sanford was stabbed Wednesday night and was flown to the hospital.

Portland Man Injured in Shooting Late Tuesday

PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN)  Portland Police say one person suffered life threatening injuries after a shooting late Tuesday night

Question for November Ballot Released by Secretary of State

AUGUSTA, Maine (WGAN)  The Secretary of State has released the wording for a question on November’s ballot

4th of July fireworks dates, times across Maine

Here is a roundup of fireworks displays in cities, towns and communities across Maine. Weather or other factors could lead to changes…

Police Investigating Death of Two Women in Kingman

KINGMAN, Maine (WGAN)  State Police say they are investigating the deaths of two women inside their home in the Penobscot County Township of Kingman as two suicides

Man Charged in Connection with Milford Robbery

MILFORD, Maine (WGAN)  The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office says an arrest has been made in connection with a robbery earlier this month

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