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Woman Loses Control of Vehicle, Goes Airborne Over River

Police in York County say a car being driven by a woman who appeared to suffer a medical event went airborne over a river.

Affidavit: Victim Was Shot in the Back in Fight in Portland

Court documents indicate an Army sergeant told police he shot a Portland, Maine, man in the chest in self-defense, but actually shot the man in the back.

Prisoner at Maine State Prison Dies

The Maine Department of Corrections says a prisoner has died at the Maine State Prison in Warren.

Crash Snarls Traffic on Turnpike

SACO, Maine (WGAN)  State Police say northbound traffic on the Turnpike in Saco has resumed following a tractor trailer crash this morning

Tractor-Trailer Rollover Closes Northbound Lanes on Turnpike

A stretch of the Maine Turnpike was closed down for several hours Friday morning.

Woman Charged in Two-Year-Old’s Death

BUCKSPORT, Maine (WGAN)  State and Bucksport Police have arrested a Bucksport woman and charged her with murder in connection with the death of a two-year-old girl in 2017

State Police Release Identity of Trooper Killed After Being Hit on I-95

State Police say Detective Ben Campbell was struck and killed this morning in a crash on Interstate 95 in Hampden.

Saco Police Arrest Man for Robbery

SACO, Maine (WGAN)  Saco Police say a Kansas man has been arrested in connection with a robbery over the weekend

Woman Being Held on Warrants After Traffic Stop

ALFRED, Maine (WGAN)  The York County Sheriff’s Office says a Portland woman has been arrested on multiple active warrants

Northport Man Arrested in Connection with Texas Sex Crime Charge

Police have arrested a Northport man in connection with a sex crime involving a minor in Texas.

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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...