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Standish man killed in early morning rollover crash

One person was killed after their vehicle went off the road in Standish early Wednesday.

Police identify victim, suspect in fatal stabbing at Fryeburg Fairgrounds

Police say one person has been taken into custody in connection with a stabbing that left one man dead at the fairgrounds where the Fryeburg Fair takes place. 

Maine: Aid available to cities, towns; COVID-19 cases ease

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The state of Maine is calling on cities and towns in the state to apply for more than $119 million in federal coronavirus aid.

2 passengers killed in separate cars in Maine collision

PARIS, Maine (AP) A crash that killed two men in separate vehicles last week was preceded by a medical event that distracted one of the drivers, police said.

Maine Republicans propose monthly checks for taxpayers

Maine Senate Republicans want to return to taxpayers a portion of the surplus that accumulated during the pandemic, thanks in part to historic federal assistance.

Maine hospital says it’s curtailing admissions amid staffing woes

One of Maine’s biggest hospitals announced it’s halting pediatric, cardiac and trauma admissions amid a staffing shortage.

GOP’s Poliquin to decamp from coastal home to Bangor area

Former Republican U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin plans to decamp from his coastal home and relocate to the Bangor area for his campaign to take back his seat in Congress.

Cumberland, Bangor public schools are best in the state according to new rankings

A Bangor elementary school and a middle school in Cumberland are the best K-8 schools in the state, according to new rankings released by U.S. News & World Report.

Bangor venue to go by new name starting next year

Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion will be going by a new name starting next concert season.

Russian man convicted in fraud visa marriage scheme involving Maine woman

A jury has convicted a Russian man on multiple charges related to visa fraud for paying a Maine woman to enter a sham marriage and later falsely claiming to be the father of a child with her.

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