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Inmate at Franklin County Jail Dies

State Police say a Strong man who was arrested last week for sexually assaulting a girl was found hanging in his jail cell Monday night at the Franklin County jail.

Harvesting Banned For Fish Used In Sushi

WASHINGTON D.C. (AP) The federal government is shutting down a chunk of the Atlantic Ocean fishery for a species of mackerel for several months.

Car Plunges Into Lake, Man Escapes

Police say a man narrowly escaped from a car that went off a ferry in Maine and into a lake.

Saco Police Charge Four People With Armed Robbery

Four people have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery in September.

Election Day

Mainers today are choosing Gov. Paul LePage’s replacement, as well as who will represent the state with a U.S. Senate seat and for the U.S. House of Representatives

Florida, Teaching Job Could Be In Maine Governor’s Future

Maine’s governor is offering more hints about what he’ll be up to once his term ends January.

CMP, Emera Maine Mopping Up After Weekend Storm

Utility crews are mopping up remaining power outages following a powerful weekend windstorm.

Motorcyclist Thrown From Bike in Monday Morning Accident

Two people were hospitalized after a crash involving a van and a motorcycle.

German Company Fined For Illegal Discharges in Atlantic

A federal judge has ordered a shipping company that illegally discharged wastewater to pay a $3.2 million criminal fine and institute an environmental compliance plan.

Aquarium Says Feds Should Consider New England Turtle Deaths

BOSTON (AP) — Scientists from the New England Aquarium say sea turtle deaths off the New England coast should play a role in a federal government decision about whether a large turtle’s endangered status should be reconsidered.

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New Hampshire Man Faces Attempted Murder After York Co. Stabbing

Deputies say the victim was taken to Maine Medical Center in Portland.

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Man Accused of Threatening to Detonate Bomb During Bangor Burglary

Officers say they found the suspect inside a closed business in Bangor

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CMP Transformer Move to Delay Traffic Through Scarborough

Drivers are asked to plan alternate routes and expect delays.

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Standish woman accused of fatally shooting boyfriend appears in court

A Standish woman charged with murder for the shooting death of her boyfriend made her first court appearance on Monday.

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Police looking for leads after drive-by shooting damages Auburn home

There were no injuries but a home was struck by gunfire during a drive-by shooting in Auburn over the weekend.