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Man Says Priest Began Abusing Him at Young Age

A man says a defrocked priest on trial in Maine began sexually abusing him when he was about 9 years old.

Man Injured in Road Rage Hit-and-Run

Police say a man has been injured in a hit-and-run that stemmed from a road rage confrontation in Maine.

One Dies In Accident In Liberty

LIBERTY, Maine (WGAN) – Maine State Police say one person has been killed in a crash of two vehicles on Route 3 in Liberty during this morning’s snow storm.

Teacher Who Won $1M Prize Gets Suspended Sentence For Theft

WISCASSET, Maine (AP) — A judge has suspended a jail sentence for a Maine teacher who pleaded guilty to shoplifting after winning a $1 million teaching prize.

More Snow, Slush, in Northern New England

The storm moved into southern New England late Monday afternoon with rain. But parts of northern New England got heavy snow, weighing down tree branches and causing power outages.

Lewiston Police Ask Mobile Needle Exchange to Stop Services

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) Police in Maine are telling a needle exchange program to halt the distribution of sterile needles. Jesse…

Bruce Poliquin Requests Recount in CD2 Race

Republican Bruce Poliquin has officially requested a recount in the second congressional district race.

Police Say Skydiving Death Was Suicide

State Police say the death of a skydiver in September was a suicide.

Trial Set to Begin for Ex-Priest Facing Sex Abuse Charges

The trial is getting underway for a former Roman Catholic priest who was convicted of raping an altar boy in Massachusetts and now faces sexual abuse charges in Maine.

Maine Senators Criticize Trump Over Khashoggi Killing

Maine’s two senators have criticized President Donald Trump over his response to the CIA’s assessment of the involvement of Saudi Arabia’s crown prince in the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi.

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Central Maine Power is again requesting a rate change after its previous request was turned down by regulators.

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Bates College Lifts Shelter-In-Place as Lewiston Police Search for Armed Man

Students at Bates College in Lewiston were told to shelter-in-place Thursday afternoon due to reports of a man with a gun.