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Explosion in Freeport leaves worker with burn wounds

A man suffered serious burns when a compressed gas tank exploded in Freeport on Friday.

Maine governor suggests making paid leave proposal easier on businesses

Maine Gov. Janet Mills is pumping the brakes on a paid family and medical leave proposal promoted by her fellow Democrats, seeking compromises to reduce the burden on businesses in an effort to win broader support.

Maine AG’s office launches investigation into officer-involved shooting in Alton

Maine State Police say an officer-involved shooting in Alton Friday morning is under investigation. 

Police seek woman who brought raccoon to Maine Petco location to have nails trimmed

The Maine Warden Service is seeking information about a woman who brought a young raccoon into the Petco on Mt. Auburn Ave. in Auburn.

Authorities locate missing Harmony man

Maine State Police say a missing Harmony man has been located.

Police locate missing Portland teen

Portland police say a missing teen has been found safe.

Identity of man who helped rescue two people trapped on roof of burning Hallowell home still unknown

The identity of a man who helped rescue a father and his 6-year-old daughter from the roof of a burning home in Hallowell remains a mystery.

Bangor police arrest man who reportedly led them on chase while driving a moped

A man faces drug charges after Bangor police say he led them on a chase while driving a moped.

Bangor man charged with assault, endangering welfare of child

A Bangor man is accused of abusing a child who suffered severe burn injuries and bruising.

Are unused college dorms the answer to helping solve the homelessness crisis?

The state of Maine is in desperate need of more housing and emergency shelters for both asylum seekers and individuals who are homeless.

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Otisfield man charged with making bomb threat toward elementary school

A man from Otisfield is accused of making a bomb threat directed at a local elementary school.

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Central Maine Power’s rate change request met with criticism from public advocate

Central Maine Power is again requesting a rate change after its previous request was turned down by regulators.

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Waldoboro Police Looking for Missing Man

Officers first announced the man was missing last Friday.

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Bates College Lifts Shelter-In-Place as Lewiston Police Search for Armed Man

Students at Bates College in Lewiston were told to shelter-in-place Thursday afternoon due to reports of a man with a gun.