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Juvenile accused of stealing vehicle, leading Bangor police on chase

A 14-year-old boy accused of leading police on a chase in a stolen vehicle was taken into custody in Bangor on Wednesday.

Early morning fire in Otisfield leaves animals dead

Several dogs died in a fire in Otisfield early Thursday morning.

Current Rain in Maine Won’t Stay as Drought Continues, Upcoming Winter Less Snowy

The current run of storms will bring one-to-two inches of precipitation.

Historic Sale of Dams Opens Salmon Return to Kennebec River

The sale all but guarantees unfettered access for endangered Atlantic salmon.

Two Men Arrested After Standoffs in Penobscot County

Both men face domestic violence charges

Portland State Lawmaker Joins Governor’s Race as Independent

Crocket represents parts of Portland and Falmouth and is a former Democrat

Minivan, school bus collision injures 3 in Gorham

Three people were injured when a school bus and a minivan collided Wednesday morning in Gorham.

Search warrant related to explosive devices prompts lockdown at Kennebec County school

A school in Pittston was placed in lockdown on Wednesday while authorities executed a search warrant related to the discovery of explosives during a traffic stop earlier this week.

73-Year-Old Inmate at Mountain View Correctional Facility Dies

The Department of Corrections says his death was attended by medical personnel.

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New Hampshire Man Accused of Setting Fire to Maine Grandfather’s Vehicles

The Maine State Fire Marshal's Office says the fire was determined to be arson.

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Maine Legislature Passes First Statewide Temporary Ban on Data Centers

The bill would block data centers with heavy electrical use statewide until late next year.

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Lawsuit claims ICE violated rights of Colombian man detained in Portland

The ACLU of Maine has filed a lawsuit against five ICE agents on behalf of a man who was arrested in Portland during an immigration enforcement surge in January.

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Old Orchard Beach woman killed in head-on crash in Stockton Springs

A head-on crash in Stockton Springs left a 77-year-old woman dead Monday evening.

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Police Search for Missing 12-Year-Old Skowhegan Girl

The Girl was last seen between 3am and 730 am Sunday at her family’s residence.