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State police charge woman accused of punching trooper and escaping from police cruiser

Maine State Police say a woman who punched a trooper and escaped from a cruiser in Hollis faces multiple charges.

Bangor man accused of possessing sexually explicit photos of minors

A man arrested Wednesday morning in Bangor is accused of having sexually explicit images of children under the age of 12.

Maine governor’s veto of sports betting bill upheld in House vote

Governor Janet Mills’ veto of a sports betting bill has been upheld by the Maine House of Representatives.

CDC confirms first person to be tested for coronavirus in Maine

Maine’s Center for Disease Control says one person is being tested for coronavirus in the state.

Maine murder suspect ordered held without bail

A man charged with murder in connection with the death of a Maine man in October has been ordered held without bail.

Three Dead In Clinton Crash

CLINTON (WGAN) – Police say three Clinton teenagers and pre-teens died early Sunday morning when the car they were passengers…

Sleet and freezing rain lead to slick road conditions and power outages

Sleet and freezing rain made life difficult for many Mainers on Friday.

Police charge man with murder in connection with death in Richmond

Maine State Police say a man wanted in connection with the death of a Richmond man has been arrested and charged with murder.

North Berwick woman found with cocaine and 9-year-old in car

A woman was arrested Tuesday after police found cocaine in her car along with a 9-year-old passenger.

Alcohol and road conditions were factors in fatal Lincoln crash, police say

A crash in Lincoln that left one man dead was caused by speed, alcohol, and poor road conditions, according to police.

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Maine State Police Seek Help With 50-Year-Old Arson Death

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Police say they found a burned-out green 1971 Chrysler station wagon with Massachusetts registration.

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A House Fire in a South Portland Leaves Occupant Homeless

Fire Crews responded to the house fire on Cole Street, Friday night. The Red Cross is currently helping with providing temporary lodging for the displaced occupant.

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A Fatal Fire in Readfield, Claims a Life of a Woman

75-year-old Carolyn Wentworth was found dead hours after the fire was extinguished. Her husband, 74-year-old Jerrold Wentworth, was resecured by neighbors and is currently in serious condition at the Maine General Medical Center in Augusta.

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Driver cited after rear-ending MTA maintenance vehicle in Cumberland

A maintenance worker with the Maine Turnpike Authority suffered minor injuries when their truck was rear-ended in Cumberland Friday morning.

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Maine medical examiner says Milford toddler died of hypothermia

State officials say a toddler who was found unresponsive in Milford a few days after Christmas died of hypothermia.