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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.

Suspicious Device Located During Traffic Stop in Newcastle

The device was secured and removed for further evaluation, including a laboratory analysis.

Man sues Maine State Police for violent treatment during arrest

A Limerick man is suing Maine State Police over accusations that troopers punched him while he was handcuffed after his arrest in March of 2024.

Fire officials identify 2 killed in Portland apartment fire

The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office has tentatively identified the two people who died in a fire at a Portland apartment complex over the weekend.

Bowdoin College is 5th Best in Country

The top two liberal arts colleges are both in Massachusetts

Two Men Who Died Trying to Stop Lewiston Mass Shooter Honored

The men were awarded the Carnegie Medal for Heroism Monday.

Portland High School Closed Early Monday After Bomb Threat

Police say the building was thoroughly searched with explosive-detection dogs.

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