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Woman who killed husband in bathtub dies in Maine prison

A woman who was sentenced to 50 years in prison for killing her husband in a bathtub in 2011 has died in prison, officials said.

Maine sees record high number of COVID-19 hospitalizations

More than 400 people are now hospitalized with COVID-19 in Maine, setting another record high for the state.

Man arrested after firing shots at state troopers during Waldo standoff, police say

A man reportedly fired shots at state police troopers during a standoff in Waldo Monday night.

Maine grants to improve senior transportation in rural areas

SACO, Maine (AP) A charitable foundation in Maine is giving out a series of grants to help with transportation for older residents of the state.

Gas prices fall again in NH and VT, rise slightly in Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Gas prices are a mixed bag in northern New England, where prices fell over the last week in Vermont and New Hampshire but rose slightly in Maine.

Arundel car crash kills 1, injuries 2 others

The driver of the Hyundai, 66 year old Christopher Rush, of Benedicta, was taken to Maine Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

Maine broadband authority has its first leader

Butcher served as leader of the Maine Broadband Coalition and has worked to boost expansion of high-speed broadband in the mostly rural parts of the state that lack it.

Wrong-way driver charged with OUI

State Police say a driver traveling the wrong way on the Maine Turnpike caused multiple crashes.

Trial in Alaska university cold case death to start soon

Downs’ arrest occurred after his DNA was matched in 2018 to evidence found at the crime scene through a random hit after Downs’ aunt submitted her DNA to a genealogy website.

Maine National Guard general retires, returns to alma mater

In the Maine National Guard, she was the first female general officer, first woman to command a brigade and first woman to serve as assistant adjutant general.

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The suspect was arrested and will make his first court appearance on Monday.

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The male victim was transported to a local hospital and is being treated for injuries that are not considered life threatening.

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