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Saco woman found safe after police issue Silver Alert

A silver alert has been issued for a 66-year-old Saco woman.

South Portland City Council to take up rent control proposal next year

The South Portland City Council has pushed talks focused on rent control to next year.

Maine to receive millions for heating assistance under federal spending bill

Maine’s heating assistance program will receive $8 million in additional funding if a short-term government spending bill goes into law. 

Death at Sanford inn under investigation

Police believe the death of a woman who was found at a Sanford inn may have been drug-related.

Maine health officials warn of increase in tick activity this fall

The Maine CDC is urging residents to take steps to prevent tick bites this fall.

Man charged with arson in Sanford fire pleads guilty

A Sanford man who admitted to setting fire to the multi-unit rental property he was living in has pleaded guilty.

Reward increased for information leading to Maine man who went missing in June

The reward for information leading to a missing Norridgewock man has increased to $2,500.

Penobscot County man on trial for infant daughter’s near-fatal drug overdose

The trial of a Maine man whose 11-month-old daughter nearly died of a fentanyl overdose is underway.

Maine contractor will spend three years in prison for scamming clients

A Waterville contractor has been sentenced for scamming clients out of more than $100,000.

Suspect sought in Augusta store robbery

Police in Augusta are searching for the suspect in an armed robbery at a store on Tuesday night.

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Portland Jetport Bracing for Cancellations with Air Traffic Reduction Order

The Jetport is encouraging passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport.

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Police Looking for 17-Year-Old Missing Since Sunday

Officers say Mary Hembree was supposed to be spending the night with friends in Brewer.

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2nd graders reported missing in Topsham found safe

The Sagadahoc County Emergency Management Agency has confirmed that both girls have been found safe.

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Police say repo agent shot at while trying to retrieve vehicle of Cape Elizabeth man

A Cape Elizabeth man is accused of shooting at a repossession agent who came to collect his car on Wednesday.

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Missing Mildbridge woman being sought by police

Police in Washington County are asking for help locating a woman who was last heard from on Wednesday.