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Wiscasset man accused of breaking into home and attacking ex-girlfriend

A man who police say broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home and attacked her and her son faces several domestic violence-related charges.

Maine hit by sleet, snow during two-day storm

Snow, sleet and freezing rain has moved into northern New England, and more snow is expected Friday that could bring anywhere from just a few inches along the coast to up to 20 inches in parts of northern Vermont.

Maine Senate overrides veto on sports betting

The Maine Senate has voted 20-10 to override Gov. Janet Mills’ veto of a bill to allow sports betting in the state.

UMass Lowell and Navy yard sign 5-year educational agreement

A Maine naval shipyard and the University of Massachusetts Lowell are partnering to share technology and enhance student education.

Maine man, 63, dead after pickup breaks through ice on Orland lake

A 63-year-old Orland man is dead after his pickup broke through the ice on a lake Wednesday night.

Drug agents seize fentanyl, guns from Portland man

Drug agents seized over two pounds of fentanyl from a Portland man on Wednesday.

Complaint filed over $150K donation to pro-Collins Super PAC

An election watchdog has filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission over a $150,000 donation to a Super PAC that has spent money in support of Republican Sen. Susan Collins.

Man charged after shootings kill 3 held without bail

A judge has ordered a man charged with murder held without bail after three fatal shootings rocked a Down East Maine community.

Lewiston police make 8 arrests in prostitution sting

Lewiston police arrested eight people following a prostitution sting operation on Tuesday.

Groups that helped asylum seekers receive $141K in funding

Officials in Maine have announced the distribution of more than $141,000 to nearly a dozen groups that helped Portland accommodate the influx of asylum seekers last year.

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Man Dies in Down East Maine Crash

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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Maine State Worker Resigns After Charges for Comfort Dog’s Death

Brodie Hinckley was placed on administrative leave last month

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Former Gov. LePage joins Republicans calling for investigation into funds raised for Lewiston shooting survivors

A group of Maine Republicans including former Governor Paul LePage are calling for an investigation into the use of funds raised for survivors of the Lewiston mass shooting.

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Traffic stops lead to drug arrest in Portland

Police seized a rifle along with meth and crack cocaine during a traffic stop in Portland.

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Right Whale, Found Off Maine Coast, Growing in Population

The whales have shown a trend of slow population growth over the past four years.