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Armed man threatening self-harm in York County surrenders to police after hour-long negotiation

A large police presence was spotted in York County on Thursday morning as police negotiated with a man who was threatening to commit suicide.

Maine fire departments to receive $3 million in federal aid

Millions in federal funding is on its way to a handful of fire departments in Maine.

Maine Attorney General Frey backs suit challenging South Carolina abortion law

Maine’s attorney general is joining his counterparts in other states in voicing support for a lawsuit challenging South Carolina’s new abortion law.

Maine school district suspends bus routes due to driver shortage

(AP) There are at least 10 COVID-19 outbreaks in Maine schools but that’s not the only problem: There’s a shortage of bus drivers.

Penobscots close youth program, day care amid COVID-19 surge

BANGOR, Maine (AP) The Penobscot Nation is suspending its youth program and day care at week’s end as the tribe grapples with the surge of COVID-19.

Major Westbrook music venue no longer hosting concerts

There will be no more concerts at the Maine Savings Pavilion in Westbrook.

Buckfield father indicted on charges related to death of 2-month-old daughter

Police say the father of an infant who died last July has been indicted in the child’s death.

Maine man charged with arson related to fire in Penobscot Nation

Maine fire investigators have arrested a man accused of setting a fire at a residence in the Penobscot Nation.

Maine sees 732 new COVID-19 infections and six deaths over four-day period

Maine’s CDC reported another another 732 new cases of coronavirus over the four-day period from Saturday through Tuesday, as well as six additional deaths.

Navy secretary attending groundbreaking of $1.7B project

KITTERY, Maine (AP) Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro is going to be on hand for the groundbreaking of a $1.7 billion project that will expand the number of dry docks at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.

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