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Officials Recover Body During Search for Missing Boater

Authorities in Maine say they have recovered a body from the Kennebec River after searching for a Richmond man whose unoccupied boat ran aground near Swan Island.

Tanker Truck Crash Causes Delays in Portland Area

State Police say a tanker truck wreck on I-295 caused delays and closed off southbound traffic in the area.

Prosecutors Seek Ambulance Records in Deputy’s Killing

Prosecutors have requested ambulance records in the case of a man charged with the killing a Maine sheriff’s deputy.

Canadian Police: Suspicious Vehicle Causes Border Shutdown

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police say traffic is being redirected away from the crossing into Houlton, Maine, because of a suspicious vehicle.

Man Charged With Killing Girlfriend Enters Insanity Plea

A Maine man accused of killing his girlfriend has pleaded not criminally responsible by reason of insanity.

Bomb Suspect Arrested

WASHINGTON (AP) — A person was taken into custody in connection with the series of mail bombs addressed to prominent critics of President Donald Trump, the Justice Department said Friday.

Stephen King-Themed Horror Event Breaks Attendance Record

PROSPECT, Maine (AP) — Organizers of a Stephen King-themed horror event at a historic fort in Maine say about 4,800 people attended, close to 2,000 more than expected.

Dogfish Population Declines Off East Coast, As Will Harvest

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A small species of shark that is fished for food off the East Coast has declined slightly in population, and fishermen will be allowed to catch slightly less of it in the coming year.

Data firm predicting winner of Senate seat forgets Sen. King

King is expected to win re-election on Nov. 6. The company circulated the study Thursday.

Police: Baby Sitter Found Partially Nude, Children Alone

BANGOR, Maine (AP) — Police say a Maine baby sitter who was found wandering around a neighborhood nude from the waist down told an officer she drank vodka and left the kids home alone.

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Wood Leaves Senate Race for House Seat in Maine Election Shakeup

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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

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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

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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.