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Police in Portland respond to “troubling” spike in drug overdoses

Portland police say five deaths that occurred since January 9th have been attributed to drug use.

Springvale man sentenced for arson that destroyed Sanford home

A Springvale man convicted of arson is sentenced to 8 years in prison with all but 5 years suspended.

Fire officials release findings of investigation into deadly Farmington blast

The State Fire Marshal’s Office announced Friday morning what led up to the deadly propane blast in Farmington that killed one fire fighter and injured others.

Portland police trying to locate man wanted in NYC for homicide

Police in Portland are attempting to track down a man wanted on a homicide charge stemming from New York City.

Pedestrian killed while trying to cross the street in Bangor

Bangor police say a pedestrian was killed while trying to cross the street last Tuesday.

Police make two arrests in connection with Brunswick burglaries

Police have arrested two men in connection with a string of burglaries in Brunswick.

Truck slams through Oxford County store, driver tased by police after crash

Police say a pickup truck crashed through a store in Otisfield during a police chase late Wednesday night.

Traffic stop leads to four arrests in Waterboro

A police officer made four arrests during a traffic stop in Waterboro on Sunday evening.

19-year-old who allegedly broke into marijuana grow facility charged with burglary

The York County Sheriff’s Office says a marijuana grow building was broken into Friday afternoon.

Two-vehicle wreck leaves elderly woman dead in Kennebec County

Deputies say an 84-year-old woman was killed in a head-on crash in Kennebec County on Saturday.

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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.

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US employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February

American employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 new jobs last month, rebounding from a dismal February. And the unemployment...