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Sheriff’s deputy in Maine struck, injured by car door as suspect reportedly flees

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy was injured when they were struck by a car door as a suspect tried to get away.

Maine jail inmate found dead as result of “life-threatening situation”

Corrections officials say an inmate at the Penobscot County Jail in Bangor died on Sunday.

Lewiston shooting suspect arrested by police

A Lewiston shooting suspect who was considered potentially armed and dangerous by police has been taken into custody.

State makes more free COVID-19 tests available to Mainers

Mainers can now order free COVID-19 tests once a month.

Maine opts out of $440M multistate settlement with Juul

Maine has opted out of a $440 million multistate settlement with electronic cigarette maker Juul Labs in objection to certain conditions.

1 dead and multiple injured after a series of Turnpike crashes

One person is dead and several others hurt after a series of crashes on the northern end of the Maine Turnpike Saturday

Arrest made in shootings in Portland’s Old Port

An arrest has been made in the Sept 12 shootings in the Old Port

Police say they’ve received credible tips amid the search for missing Freeport teen

The search for a missing Freeport teenager is entering the 2nd half of the weekend. There were some credible tips received

Two rural Maine dental practices to close amid workforce shortage

Workforce shortages have led to the closures of two dental offices in Maine.

Investigation finds non-fatal police shooting in Portland was justified

The Maine Attorney General’s Office has concluded that a police shooting in Portland last year was justified.

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