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State Police Tactical Team On Scene Of Standoff in Maine

Police say a man has barricaded himself in a home in a standoff with officers in Bucksport, Maine.

Man Jailed Over Fire Released On Eve Of Blaze’s Anniversary

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A landlord who was sent to jail in the wake of a deadly house fire in Portland has been released just before the anniversary of the blaze.

Fan Damages World Series Trophy

BOSTON, Ma – (AP) Boston’s euphoric street party celebrating the city’s fourth World Series title in 15 years had one problem.

Trial Starts For Ex-Lawmaker Accused of Fraud

The trial of a former Maine lawmaker accused of stealing up to $3 million from two women has started in Bangor.

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.

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