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Lawyers Wrap up Arguments in Fatal Shootout Trial

Lawyers have finished closing arguments in the case of a Maine man charged with trying to kill a sheriff’s deputy.

Maine Says It’s Reduced Welfare Penalties to $1.8 Million

Maine says it’s largely avoided $28 million in federal penalties by making sure enough welfare recipients are working.

Tractor Trailer Crash Leaves One Seriously Injured

A 22-year-old is being treated at a local hospital after the vehicle he was driving was struck by a tractor trailer Tuesday morning.

Maine Ready to Start Planning for Bicentennial Celebration

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The commission charged with commemorating Maine’s upcoming bicentennial is ready to begin planning the celebration

Police Searching for Missing North Yarmouth Woman

NORTH YARMOUTH, Maine (WGAN)  The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing woman from North Yarmouth

Convicted Killer Dies In Prison

WARREN, Maine (AP) — The Maine Department of Corrections says the death of a prisoner at the Maine State Prison has been referred to state authorities.

Rare Calico Lobster Caught Off The Coast Of Maine

SCARBOROUGH, Maine (AP) — A Maine lobsterman caught an exceptionally rare calico lobster off the coast of Scarborough this weekend.

L.L. Bean to Donation $1 Million to Park Campaign

The Trust for Public Land has set a goal of ensuring there’s a quality park that’s within a 10-minute walk of every person in the U.S. regardless of background, income or zip code.

Auburn Man Arrested for Arson

AUBURN, Maine (WGAN)  State Fire Marshals and Auburn Police charging an Auburn man with arson

Massachusetts Man Arrested on Drug Charges in Bangor

BANGOR, Maine (WGAN)  Bangor Police say a Massachusetts man has been arrested on drug charges

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Lewiston Firefighters Credit Quick Response in Saving Home

No injuries were reported.

11 hours ago in Local

Two Teens Arrested in Crime Spree Across Numerous Maine Towns

The investigation remains active, and additional charges may be filed.

13 hours ago in Local

Maine woman pleads guilty in death of 90-year-old Litchfield man

A Lewiston woman accused of murdering a 90-year-old man in Litchfield pleaded guilty to manslaughter in court on Tuesday as part of a plea deal.

16 hours ago in Local

Police arrest driver who they say struck 3 police cruisers in South Portland

An Augusta woman is charged with OUI after police say she crashed into three police cruisers Friday night in South Portland.

20 hours ago in Local

Portland Police Locate Missing 17-Year-Old Girl from NH During Traffic Stop

Officers say they pulled over a vehicle at the intersection of Hanover and Lancaster streets.