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Victims killed in Lewiston mass shooting remembered by friends, family

The 18 people killed in two mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine, included a volunteer youth bowling coach known for encouraging children and a bar manager whose father said his son tried to confront the shooter and died “a hero.”

Shelter-in-place order lifted but manhunt continues for Lewiston mass shooting suspect

Maine State Police said Friday the search of a river in Lisbon was getting underway as the manhunt for a mass shooting suspect entered a third day.

At least 16 dead in Maine mass killing and police hunt for the shooter as residents take shelter

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — A man shot and killed at least 16 people at a restaurant and a bowling alley…

Maine formally requests waiver to let asylum seekers join the workforce

The Maine Department of Labor on Wednesday asked the federal government for a waiver to allow asylum seekers to take jobs while waiting on their cases to be heard.

Crash that left teenager seriously injured in Raymond under investigation

Speed is a suspected factor in a crash that left a teenage girl seriously injured in Raymond.

Hundreds of state laws go into effect in Maine

Hundreds of new state laws went into effect Wednesday, 90 days after the legislature adjourned.

Police in Vermont, Maine investigate bomb threat targeting a restaurant

Vermont State Police are working with the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office in Maine to investigate a threat made against a restaurant.

New state law means Mainers and tourists will have to get burn permits for bonfires

A new state law that goes into effect Wednesday requires a burn permit for bonfires.

New state-backed initiative launches to help Maine businesses boost domestic sales

Gov. Janet Mills unveiled a new initiative to help Maine-based businesses sell their products throughout the United States.

Maine joins suit claiming Meta’s social platforms are addictive and harm children’s mental health

Dozens of states including Maine, California, New York, Arizona and Indiana are suing Meta Platforms Inc.

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