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Dayton man accused of dual assault charges

A man in Maine is accused of attacking two women, threatening to burn down a house and fleeing the scene, police said.

10 University of Maine staff test positive for coronavirus

The University of Maine said 10 employees who work in facilities management at the university have tested positive for the coronavirus.

Gold Star families granted free admittance to national parks

The U.S. Department of the Interior has accepted a proposal from two Maine lawmakers to make admission to national parks free for Gold Star families.

Maine courts facing backlog of 8,800 felony criminal cases

The state’s acting chief justice called the backlog “staggering.”

Hampden Bridge Bundle Project projected to finish just ahead of 2023

A highway construction project in eastern Maine is set to rebuild eight bridges and rehabilitate a ninth along a four-mile stretch of Interstate 95.

Maine man convicted of rape in case from 1996

Keith was arrested in Maine in 2019 after he was linked to several rapes in Massachusetts through DNA evidence.

COVID-19 outbreak at long-term care facility in Lewiston

71 people at the Russel Park Rehabilitation and Living Center have tested positive for coronavirus, as of Sunday afternoon.

No signs of relief in coronavirus surge, Maine CDC reports 2 new deaths, 159 cases

The coronavirus surge continues in Maine as the Maine CDC reported 2 new deaths, and 159 more cases of coronavirus,…

Maine urges caution at schools as COVID-19 spreads in state

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) – Maine officials are recommending caution at more schools in the state because of the rise in…

Biden wins Presidency

Democrat Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump to become the 46th president of the United States on Saturday, positioning himself to lead a nation gripped by the historic pandemic and a confluence of economic and social turmoil.

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Wildfires across Georgia and Florida have destroyed nearly 50 homes and are forcing evacuations

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Wildfires burning across the southeastern U.S. forced more people to flee Wednesday after destroying nearly 50 homes in Georgia and causing some schools closings as drought and winds fueled flames.

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Lewiston apartment building hit by gunfire in overnight shooting

Three men accused of firing shots that struck an apartment building in Lewiston overnight Wednesday morning are facing charges.

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Maine Secretary of State pushes back on lawsuit challenging transgender referendum

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows says a transgender athlete referendum should appear on the ballot despite a lawsuit claiming many signatures in support of it were invalidated.

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Lewiston Firefighters Credit Quick Response in Saving Home

No injuries were reported.

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Two Teens Arrested in Crime Spree Across Numerous Maine Towns

The investigation remains active, and additional charges may be filed.