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Central Maine jail accepting new inmates again after inspection raised issues

Officials at the Piscataquis County Jail say they met Friday’s deadline to correct health and safety concerns.

Police arrest suspect wanted for two shootings in Biddeford

A man is charged in connection with two shootings in Biddeford.

A Benton Woman Faces Assault Charges after Shooting

A 20-year-old woman faces assault charges after allegedly shooting a teenage companion in the neck.

Republican Gov Candidate Criticized for Comments on Somali State Lawmaker

Charles reportedly referred to Democratic Representative Deqa Dhalac as a “radical Somalia-first” lawmaker.

Maine Joins Task Force to Crack Down on Robocalls

The crackdown targets voice service provider companies.

2 Men Being Held For ICE After Being Arrested in Bar Harbor

Police arrested the men who they found with illegal drugs after they refused to leave a hotel.

Naples man struck and killed by car in driveway

A Naples man was struck and killed by a vehicle in a driveway.

Thursday Westbrook Bank Robber Caught in New Hampshire

Police are looking for the suspect in a robbery at the Chase Bank in Westbrook.

Two young Mainers win a national bass fishing championship

On August 1st, two young Mainers, JT Cross and Jake Paradis, won The Bass Federation’s Junior World Championship in South…

Pingree Signs Letter Calling for Palestinian State

Pingree has been a vocal critic of Israel’s response to a terrorist attack by Hamas

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