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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

E-ZPass users can now zoom through I-295 toll plaza

SCARBOROUGH, Maine (AP)  Motorists can now zoom through a toll plaza at the southern entrance of I-295 without stopping

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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.

17 hours ago in Local

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.

2 days ago in Local

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.

2 days ago in Local

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...