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More Maine schools stocking opioid overdose drug

Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is becoming widely available for use during emergency situations. And it’s not just to protect students.

Maine audited for ‘excessive’ misuse of federal grants

Federal Auditors have accused Maine of misusing $2.6 million in federal grant money to pay off pension liabilities. 

New electric vehicle charging stations coming to Maine

A dozen new electric vehicle charging stations are coming to Maine.

Man is charged with cheating Home Depot stores, including one in Maine, out of $300,000 with door-return scam

Federal prosecutors say a Connecticut man was given nearly $300,000 in fraudulent Home Depot credit in several states, including Maine.

Shooter targets vehicles in Gray, Raymond with pellet gun

Police are trying to determine who is firing a pellet gun at vehicles in Gray and Raymond.

Lowell crash leaves teenager dead, two others injured

A teenager was killed in a crash in Lowell early Friday.

Police investigate likely road rage incident in Berwick

One person was run over in Berwick in what police believe was a road rage incident.

An 87-year-old woman fought off an intruder, then fed him after he told her he was ‘awfully hungry’

An 87-year-old Maine woman ably fought off a teenage attacker, then fed him because he said he was “awfully hungry.”

Saco woman struck, killed by dump truck

Police are investigating after a woman was struck and killed by a dump truck in Saco.

Grandfather, grandson struck and killed by vehicle while standing in yard in Sanford

Police are investigating after a 65-year-old man and his 15-year-old grandson were struck and killed by a vehicle in Sanford Wednesday.

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Maine’s King Among Senators to Break Shutdown Deadlock

The Senate voted 60-40 to move toward passing compromise legislation to fund the government

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Mills Slams Trump Administration’s Move to Block SNAP Benefits

Mills made the statement Sunday after the Supreme Court late Friday temporarily blocked a lower court’s order for SNAP funding to be distributed.

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Wells Police Investigate Rash of Overnight Vehicle Burglaries

Police are asking Wells residents and businesses in the area to review any available video footage.

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Dixfield Sawmill Heavily Damaged by Fire

The Maine Fire Marshal's Office assisted with the investigation.

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Democratic senate candidate Graham Platner hires new manager to run campaign

Deputy Director of the Maine People’s Alliance Ben Chin has been hired to replace Platner's short-lived campaign director Kevin Brown.