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NYC Man Acquitted of Maine Murder Now Faces Federal Charges

BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP)   A New York City man acquitted of murder in a drug-related killing is now facing a federal charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm

Sanford Man Stabbed Wednesday Night During Fight

A man from Sanford was stabbed Wednesday night and was flown to the hospital.

Multiple Busted in Lewiston for Trafficking Cocaine

Five people from Lewiston have been charged with distributing cocaine in the Lewiston-Auburn area.

Police Arrest Howland Man After Pair of Town Office Burglaries

Police have made an arrest related to burglaries at the Enfield and Maxfield town offices.

AR-15 Rifle, Handgun Stolen Out of Parked Police Cruiser

Police in Maine say someone broke into a parked Maine State Police cruiser and stole two firearms, including an assault-style rifle.

Deputy Arrested Girlfriend of Alleged Shooter Before Death

Court documents say the Maine man accused of fatally shooting a county sheriff’s deputy was present for his girlfriend’s arrest by the same deputy just days before the shooting.

Independent Gubernatorial Hopeful Awaits Public Funds

A Maine independent gubernatorial candidate is fighting to receive the public funds she is counting on, alongside over 200 legislative candidates.

Major Political Donors Must Disclose Sources Under New Law

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Some major donors in Maine politics must now disclosure their top five biggest sources of funds under a new disclosure law

Middle Schools Can Get Money for Career, Technical Programs

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   The Maine Department of Education may help middle schools launch career and technical education programs under a new law

Portland Man Injured in Shooting Late Tuesday

PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN)  Portland Police say one person suffered life threatening injuries after a shooting late Tuesday night

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Suspicious death in Brunswick under investigation

Local police discovered the body of an adult male inside a residence, with 45-year-old Tanner Dostie of Brunswick being charged with murder as a result.

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$519 million supplemental budget signed into law by Gov. Mills

Gov. Janet Mills signed a $519 million supplemental budget into law on Friday, a day after it passed along party lines in the Maine Senate.

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5 displaced after fire burns Lewiston apartment building

A fire at a Lewiston apartment building Thursday afternoon left five people displaced.

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Person Rescued After Falling Through Ice in Winthrop

Police say the outcome could have been different without community support and proper training.

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Police Subdue Man Waving Gun in Farmington Walmart Parking Lot

The incident took place just after 9:30 am Thursday.