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Knox County judge declares mistrial after jury fails to reach verdict in 2024 killing of toddler
The trial of a Louisiana man accused in the killing of a toddler in Thomaston ended with a mistrial on Wednesday due to a hung jury.
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Silver Alert Issued for Kennebunk Man
Police have issued a Silver Alert for Norman Lamb of Kennebunk
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Platner Thinks Democratic Voters Will Overlook Past, Support Him as New Party Face
Platner has been open about mistakes he says he made in the past and his struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Biddeford Man Arrested By SWAT Team After Fleeing Arrest
Police say a man drove away from a traffic stop of a suspicious vehicle
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Police Investigate After Fairfield Man Found Dead
Officers will continue their investigation with the assistance of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
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Maine to accept record-low number of refugees in 2026
The White House says the U.S. is reducing the cap on refugees it will take in next year by 95%, with only 50 coming to Maine.
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Holden man recently released into supervised custody dies
A Holden man who was serving a six-year sentence died after being released from Mountain View Correctional Facility.
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Midcoast Maine Town Allows Transgender Student to Play Girls Basketball.
The 3-2 decision came after a group of parents flocked to a select board meeting last Tuesday to speak out against the child place on the team, which led to town officials calling this meeting.
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Bangor Swears in New City Councilor Who Went to Prison for Manslaughter
The election of Angela Walker sparked outrage on conservative social media and concern from some Maine Republicans.
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Platner Calls for Replacement of Democratic Leader After Senate Shutdown Vote
Schumer and most Democrats voted against the early Republican proposal to move toward ending the shutdown
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Jury Deliberating in Knox County Manslaughter Case
Closing arguments took place on Monday, followed by jury deliberation.
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Layoffs anticipated as part of partnership between Knox County and Two Bridges Jail
Knox County Jail will lay off some staff and no longer house long-term prisoners as the county deals with financial issues.
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Police seek 2 men wanted in ATM jackpotting scheme in Maine
Police in Lincoln County are searching for two suspects wanted for taking money from ATMs back in February.
2 weeks ago
Mills Slams Trump Administration’s Move to Block SNAP Benefits
Mills made the statement Sunday after the Supreme Court late Friday temporarily blocked a lower court’s order for SNAP funding to be distributed.
2 weeks ago
Maine’s King Among Senators to Break Shutdown Deadlock
The Senate voted 60-40 to move toward passing compromise legislation to fund the government
2 weeks ago
Wells Police Investigate Rash of Overnight Vehicle Burglaries
Police are asking Wells residents and businesses in the area to review any available video footage.
2 weeks ago
Dixfield Sawmill Heavily Damaged by Fire
The Maine Fire Marshal's Office assisted with the investigation.
2 weeks ago
Democratic senate candidate Graham Platner hires new manager to run campaign
Deputy Director of the Maine People’s Alliance Ben Chin has been hired to replace Platner's short-lived campaign director Kevin Brown.
2 weeks ago
Parents Speak Out Against Trans Student on Basketball Team.
During a meeting of the St George Select board on Tuesday, the parents of a town on the mid-coast spoke out against a transgender student on the basketball team.
2 weeks ago
Maine’s Amy Allen Earns Another Grammy Nomination for Songwriting
Maine’s Amy Allen is nominated for Songwriter of the Year at the Grammys—again! She won the award earlier this year and could take home another trophy in February.
