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Bangor police charge two people with murder in connection with Essex Street fire

Bangor police have charged two people with murder in connection with the death of a man who was found unconscious while his residence burned.

Former Bangor school official pleads guilty to child pornography charge

The former finance director of the Bangor school department has pleaded guilty to uploading child pornography.

Former Portland bishop resigns amid criticism of handling of sexual abuse allegations

Pope Francis on Wednesday accepted the resignation of Buffalo bishop Richard Malone, the former head of the Catholic Church in Maine.

Second round of winter weather dumps more snow in Maine; parking ban issued for Portland

Heavy snow made for slick conditions for morning commuters across much of Maine on Tuesday.

State offices in Maine closed amid major snow storm

Governor Janet Mills has directed that all State of Maine offices be closed Tuesday. It comes amid Maine’s first major snowstorm of the season.

Police suspend search for missing Richmond woman due to weather

Police in Maine suspended their search Tuesday for a woman whose been missing since Tuesday, Nov. 26.

Man dead after Rockport motel fire

The State Fire Marshal’s Office says a man is dead after fire swept through a Rockport motel early Monday morning.

Snow storm leads to school closings, traffic disruptions

The Maine DOT is working to keep the roads clear as the state gets hit by a snow storm, which is expected to intensify Monday night into Tuesday.

CMP prepping, staging extra crews ahead of storm

AUGUSTA (WGME) — Central Maine Power says it’s closely monitoring a major snowstorm that’s expected to impact southern parts of Maine Sunday…

Officials identify Sanford city worker killed while hanging Christmas decorations

The city of Sanford has identified the 71-year-old city worker who died in an accident while hanging Christmas wreaths on Monday afternoon.

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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

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The Latest: US and Israel are trying to rescue fighter jet crew in Iran, Israeli source says

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No Injuries in Chaotic Multi-Vehicle Crash, Fire on I-295

Troopers say a vehicle crashed into the center median at about 7 am.