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Hundreds Gather At Vigil for Synagogue Shooting Victims

Hundreds gathered for a vigil at a South Portland, Maine, synagogue to commemorate the victims of a shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue.

Filipino Woman Stole Sister’s Identity for US Passport

A Filipino woman who stole her sister’s identity and faked her own death in order to apply for a passport may lose her U.S. citizenship.

Lost Papers Leads Town To Reconsider Elected Administrators

DRESDEN, Maine (AP) — Officials in a Maine town say they will ask residents to end the practice of electing town office workers amid reports of administrative problems.

Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Armed Robbery in Raymond

RAYMOND, Maine (WGAN)  The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery at Mexicali Blues in Raymond

Police Investigating Robbery in Sanford

SANFORD, Maine (WGAN)  Sanford Police are investigating a robbery at the Lil Mart on Main Street Tuesday night

Arts Education Program to Expand to Lewiston

A Portland education group received a large federal grant.

LePage Environmental Chief to Retire

Maine Republican Gov. Paul LePage says his environmental chief will be retiring.

Maine Tribes Skeptical Of EPA Move To Revisit Water Standard

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A pair of Native American tribes in Maine is concerned the Environmental Protection Agency will change water quality standards on rivers where members maintain fishing rights.

1 Canadian Returned, 1 Remains in US After Border Incident

Officials say a man from Canada accused of causing a disruption at the border at Houlton, Maine, that halted traffic for hours is facing charges in his home country.

Democratic Leader Suggests Lawmaker Should Step Down

Maine Democratic House Speaker Sara Gideon says a Republican lawmaker should resign if it’s true that he’s illegally possessing firearms.

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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.