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Maine Democratic Chair, Vice Chair Won’t See New Terms

Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett and Vice Chairwoman Peggy Schaffer won’t be seeking re-election to their posts.

Maine Schools to Get Help Improving Recycling Programs

Schools around Maine are getting help improving their recycling programs.

Rockland man surrenders after 2-hour standoff

Police in Rockland, Maine, say a standoff ended with the suspect surrendering and no one getting hurt.

Maine Man Wounded When Girlfriend Slips, Discharges Shotgun

Game wardens say a Maine hunter was wounded when his girlfriend accidentally discharged her shotgun when she slipped on ice.

Inmate death being investigated at Maine State Prison

State police are investigating an inmate death at the Maine State Prison.

Inmate Dies at Maine State Prison

A Farmington man died Friday at the Maine State Prison.

Bangor Police Make Arrest in Homicide Investigation

A 29-year-old man was taken into custody in Bangor on Friday.

FBI Arrest “Armed And Dangerous” Man Wanted on Fentanyl Charge

A man who the FBI considered armed and dangerous has been arrested.

Regulators Close Maine’s Shrimp Fishery For Next 3 Years

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Regulators are closing the Gulf of Maine winter shrimp season for another three years.

Recount Shows Candidate Won By Only 2 Votes

WATERVILLE, Maine (AP) — A ballot recount shows a Maine Democrat beat his Republican opponent for City Council by only two votes.

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Wood Leaves Senate Race for House Seat in Maine Election Shakeup

Jordan Wood withdrew from the Senate race to seek Maine’s 2nd Congressional District seat.

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Police Looking for Stolen Trailer North of Augusta

Police say the 20-foot trailer was last seen on the evening of November 6th parked along Augusta Road.

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5 Injured in Androscoggin County Crash, Driver Partially Ejected

The roadway was temporarily closed while emergency personnel cleared the scene and investigated the crash.

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Remains found in Aroostook County identified as missing woman

Human remains that were found in Aroostook County last month have been identified as a mother of two who went missing in July.

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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.