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Man who tore up road may be off the hook for restitution

A Maine man who used a tractor to cause $52,000 in damage to a road that was about to be paved has lost his criminal appeal. But he may be off the hook for restitution.

Bill to expand abortion providers in Maine gets OK in House

Maine could expand the kinds of health care providers who can perform abortions under a bill making its way through the Democratic-led Legislature.

Police: Man shot to end six-hour standoff in Auburn, Maine

Police say a six-hour, armed standoff in Auburn, Maine, is over.

Inmate who walked away from work release turns himself in

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office says an inmate who walked away from a work release assignment on Monday turned himself in to police.

Hit-and-run driver arrested in fatal crash in Maine

Police in Maine say they’ve arrested a driver who fled the scene of a fatal crash in Woodstock.

Maine unemployment remains low as long stretch continues

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   The unemployment rate in Maine continues to hold steady at a little more than 3% amid a record-setting stretch of low joblessness

Maine roofing contractor pleads not guilty in worker’s death

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   A Maine home improvement contractor has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter following the death of a worker

Maine could get budget wrapped soon

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine lawmakers could finish budget talks soon

Proposed ban on aerial spraying in Maine returning for vote

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A committee of the Maine Legislature is slated to resume a debate over a proposal to prohibit aerial spraying of herbicides in the state’s forests

Jury selection set for Mainer charged with murder, rape

BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP) Jury selection is starting in the trial of a Maine man accused of raping, beating and strangling a former Mount Desert Island High School classmate

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25 minutes ago in Sports, Trending

Marathon milestone shattered: Sabastian Sawe breaks the fabled 2-hour barrier by 30 seconds

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A pair of African distance runners took down what was once among the most unthinkable records in sports on Sunday, shattering the long-unapproachable two-hour barrier in the 26.2-mile (42.2-kilometer) marathon.

14 hours ago in Local

Moderate Fire Conditions Present in Maine

Most of the state is under moderate fire danger.

15 hours ago in Local

Kennebunkport Police Report String of Car Thefts, Burglaries

Officers are calling the incidents "crimes of opportunity," as unlocked cars or visible belongings are easy targets.

22 hours ago in Local

Brewer man arrested for hit and run crash in Bangor

48-year-old David Harris was arrested by police this morning on multiple charges, including operating without a license.

2 days ago in Local

Deadly House Fire in Hiram Claims a Life

Investigators from the State Fire Marshal’s Office were called to the scene of a deadly house fire in Hiram. Crews…