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Memorial service remembers victim in mass shooting as ambitious and caring

A memorial service for Jason Walker, who died trying to save the lives of others during the mass shooting in Lewiston, was held Saturday.

One person dead in excessive speeding crash in Scarborough

One person is dead after their car veered off the road and hit a rock and utility pole on Payne Road in Scarborough Saturday afternoon.

State says many Mainers’ information may have been compromised in Russian hack

The state says a major data breach by Russian hackers may have compromised the personal information of over a million people, including thousands of Mainers.

Portland police arrest juveniles, recover vehicle involved in carjacking incident

Portland police arrested several juveniles Friday evening in connection to a carjacking incident that occurred outside of a shopping plaza Thursday.

Sanford High School student dies in New Hampshire crash, school officials say

A Sanford High School student was killed in a crash in New Hampshire Wednesday night.

Where to observe Veterans Day in Southern Maine

Where to observe Veterans Day in Southern Maine

Maine GOP announces nullification of ranked choice voting in presidential primary

AUGUSTA, Maine (WGAN) On WGAN Morning News, Today the Maine Republican Party is officially announcing the party’s nullification of the…

Patrick Dempsey named Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine

LOS ANGELES (AP) People magazine has named Lewiston native Patrick Dempsey as its Sexiest Man Alive.

Mainers vote against new utility, approve restoration of tribal obligations to printed constitutions

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine voters turned down an attempt to oust the state’s corporate-owned electric utilities among several ballot initiatives Tuesday, and approved one to stop foreign spending in referendums.

Maine voters to decide fate of electric utilities, tribal obligations in off-year election

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine voters face a busy ballot on Tuesday in an off-year election dominated by a decision over whether to replace the state’s two much-criticized private electric utilities.

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Jury Deliberating in Knox County Manslaughter Case

Closing arguments took place on Monday, followed by jury deliberation.

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Layoffs anticipated as part of partnership between Knox County and Two Bridges Jail

Knox County Jail will lay off some staff and no longer house long-term prisoners as the county deals with financial issues.

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Police seek 2 men wanted in ATM jackpotting scheme in Maine

Police in Lincoln County are searching for two suspects wanted for taking money from ATMs back in February.