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Auburn police make arrest in connection with fatal Walmart parking lot shooting

Police in Auburn have made an arrest in connection with a shooting death that happened outside of a Walmart in Auburn.

Report shows increase in reporting of child abuse and neglect in Maine

Maine saw a 26 percent increase in the number of reports of child abuse or neglect last year.

Rumford police searching for dangerous fugitive

Police in Rumford are asking for help finding a dangerous fugitive.

Michigan couple injured in motorcycle crash in Maine

A Michigan couple was injured in a motorcycle crash in Maine on Thursday night. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department says it happened on Route 4 in Sandy River Plantation just after 7:00 p.m. Thursday.

Portland selects new police chief

Frank Clark, currently a lieutenant with the South Portland Police Department, accepted the offer to become Portland’s police chief.

Father, son arrested on drug charges

LAGRANGE, Maine (WGAN)  The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency says a father and son are facing drug charges after being arrested in Waterville Monday.

Two wanted in connection with Sanford fire in custody

SANFORD, Maine (WGAN)  The two men being sought in connection with a house fire in Sanford earlier in the month are now in custody

Police identify vehicle possibly involved in fatal hit-and-run in Portland

Portland police say they may have found the vehicle involved in a hit-and-run that killed a man who was riding a skateboard.

More than 80 animals rescued from property in Solon

More than 80 animals were seized from a property in Solon Tuesday morning.

Bangor man killed, three others hospitalized after Glenburn crash

A 2-vehicle crash in Penobscot County left one man dead.

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3 People Arrested in Penobscot County Drug Raid

Deputies say the investigation remains active and additional charges may be forthcoming.

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Tito’s Vodka Ordered to Pay $750,000 in Taxes and Penalties in Maine

The court determined the manufacturer did not file tax returns for an audit period.

11 hours ago in Local

Maine supplemental budget clears committee, heads to full legislature

Maine’s supplemental budget is advancing, and it includes a tax increase on millionaires and $300 relief payments to more than half a million lower income Mainers.

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Missing South Portland man found safe

Police say Kulinski has been found safe.

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Maine Lawmakers Pass Bill to Let Jails Turn Away Some ICE Detainees

Governor Mills has indicated she will sign the bill.