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Nominations announced for heads of Maine Drug Enforcement Agency and Fire Marshal’s Office

A veteran fire professional and the director of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy have been nominated to leadership roles with the Maine Department of Public Safety.

Maine truck driver crashes twice in same day, police say

A Mainer reportedly crashed his tractor-trailer truck twice on the same day.

Woman charged with OUI after crash that left vehicle submerged in brook

The operator of a vehicle that crashed through a guardrail and ended up submerged in a brook is now facing charges.

Waters off New England had 2nd warmest year on record in ’22

The waters off New England, which are home to rare whales and most of the American lobster fishing industry, logged the second-warmest year on record last year.

Mills: Maine’s fiscal health solid, can overcome challenges

Democratic Gov. Janet Mills told Maine lawmakers Tuesday evening that her budget proposal is sound and the state’s fiscal health is solid enough for “whatever economic challenges may come.”

Judge dismisses suit filed by Northern Light over opioid crisis

A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a Maine hospital network against the pharmaceutical industry.

Judge upholds Maine law allowing older sex abuse lawsuits

A state judge on Tuesday upheld a Maine law that eliminated the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse, allowing survivors to pursue lawsuits for sex crimes that happened decades ago.

New nonstop flights to four destinations coming to Portland Jetport

Another airline will be offering flights out of the Portland Jetport.

Maine State Chamber of Commerce announces next president

Julia Munsey will be the next president of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce.

Maine man accused of attacking K9 and deputy who responded to vehicle fire

Police took a Bath man into custody after he allegedly attacked a deputy and body-slammed a police K-9.

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The message included a QR code with payment instructions and a list of violations.

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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.

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Maine motorcyclist dies after crashing into utility pole in Wales

A 51-year-old motorcyclist is dead after police say he crashed into a utility pole in Wales.

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Maine Congressman Golden is sole House Democrat to vote against war powers resolution

Maine Democratic Congressman Jared Golden joined Republicans in defeating a measure to limit the president's ability to wage war in Iran.