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Belfast mayor will not seek re-election

Belfast’s mayor, 28-year-old Samantha Paradis, will not be running for re-election.

Rescued hiker may have to pay the bill

An 80-year-old hiker rescued while trying to reach the summit of Mount Washington may have to pay for his rescue.

Maine school district settles with former teacher over racist incidents

Maine school district RSU21 has reached a settlement with former Kennebunk High School teacher Rosa Slack.

5-year-old bit in face by dog in Topsham

Police say a 5-year-old girl attacked by a dog suffered injuries serious enough that a LifeFlight Helicopter was summoned.

Jury finds John Williams guilty of murder

A jury has found John Williams guilty of murder in the killing of Somerset County Sheriff’s Corporal Eugene Cole.

Portland’s city councilors to mull over asylum seeker funding

Portland city councilors are holding a public meeting Monday evening to discuss the recent unexpected influx of asylum seekers into the city.

Juvenile taken into custody after making threats to Portland students

Portland police say three schools in the city were placed in lockdown on Friday after a student made threats and displayed what appeared to be a handgun.

Maine man charged in connection with 1986 murder and sexual assault in Connecticut

A Maine man is arrested in connection with the 1986 murder and sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl from Connecticut.

Windham elementary school evacuated after bomb threat

A bomb threat at a Windham elementary school has prompted an evacuation.

Remains found during search for missing Maine man

WATERFORD, Maine (WGAN)  Maine Game Wardens say they have found the remains of a man missing since 2018

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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.

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Two Arrested in Gardiner for Drug Dealing, Gun Charges

Officers say they saw what looked like illegal drugs at the residence.

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New Hampshire Man Dead in I-95 Crash in Newport

Maine State Police say they were on their way to assist a stopped car in the travel lane of I-95.

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Casco Bay Lines considers another fare hike for passengers

Riding the ferry in Casco Bay could get more expensive as the ferry line considers a 21 percent increase for passenger fares.

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Sen. Collins’ office says remark about not seeking another term after November was an “off-hand comment”

Sen. Susan Collins is walking back her comment that she would only serve one more term if elected in November.