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Portland police announce two indictments in 2008 murder case

Portland Police say two people have been indicted in a murder case that’s gone unsolved for fifteen years.

Tractor-trailer hauling beer catches fire in northern Maine

A driver and passenger escaped injury when their tractor-trailer caught fire in Aroostook County.

Police charge man shot during confrontation with Sanford food truck owner

Police have arrested and charged a man who was shot after a confrontation with a food truck owner in Sanford.

Commercial fishermen need more support for substance abuse and fatigue, lawmakers say

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A federal program that protects the health and wellbeing of commercial fishermen should be expanded to include substance use disorder and worker fatigue, a group of lawmakers from New England and Alaska said.

Police seek suspect who assaulted Gardiner resident during break-in

Police are searching for a suspect accused of burglarizing a home in Gardiner and assaulting a resident.

Maine man pleads guilty to threatening New Hampshire school on social media

A 25-year-old man from Maine has pleaded guilty to making threats against a school in New Hampshire.

Androscoggin County man charged with child exploitation

A Lisbon Falls man facing child exploitation charges was taken into custody Monday morning.

Teenage passenger killed after vehicle goes airborne in Steuben

Maine State Police have identified two teenagers involved in a fatal crash in Steuben.

Skiing Santas hit the slopes in Maine

NEWRY, Maine (AP) Ho ho ho, away they go — Santa’s helpers took the day off on Sunday with a few hundred of the jolly ol’ elves hitting the slopes.

Black ice on 1-95 causes 20 crashes and slide offs Saturday

Police temporarily shut down sections of I-95 Saturday afternoon after black ice caused 20 crashes and slide offs.

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Wildfires across Georgia and Florida have destroyed nearly 50 homes and are forcing evacuations

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Wildfires burning across the southeastern U.S. forced more people to flee Wednesday after destroying nearly 50 homes in Georgia and causing some schools closings as drought and winds fueled flames.

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Lewiston apartment building hit by gunfire in overnight shooting

Three men accused of firing shots that struck an apartment building in Lewiston overnight Wednesday morning are facing charges.

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Maine Secretary of State pushes back on lawsuit challenging transgender referendum

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows says a transgender athlete referendum should appear on the ballot despite a lawsuit claiming many signatures in support of it were invalidated.

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Lewiston Firefighters Credit Quick Response in Saving Home

No injuries were reported.

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Two Teens Arrested in Crime Spree Across Numerous Maine Towns

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