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Portland police charge homeless man in random Old Port attack

A homeless man has been charged in a random attack that happened in Portland on Monday.

Regulators launch investigation into Central Maine Power over disconnect notices

Another investigation has been launched into Central Maine Power.

Utility raises $2.3M for Maine transmission line campaign

Central Maine Power spent more than $2.3 million in the most recent quarter to rally against a potential statewide vote about whether it can build a transmission line to bring hydropower from Canada.

Standish couple accused of operating meth lab; children taken into protective custody

A couple from Standish is accused of manufacturing meth at the home they share with their four children.

Police investigating whereabouts of woman accused of stealing vehicle with 3 children inside

Police are searching for a Wilton woman accused of stealing a jeep with three children inside.

Vaccine foes raise more money than supporters ahead of vote

A group that wants to overturn Maine’s law eliminating religious and philosophical exemptions for vaccinations has raised more than three times more money than supporters of the law.

Maine recorded record number of Lyme cases in 2019

Maine officials say there was a record number of Lyme disease cases last in the state last year, and the number could rise as data continues to trickle in.

Portland issues citywide parking ban due to snow

Another blast of winter weather in Maine has led to Portland officials declaring a citywide parking ban beginning Thursday night.

Warden service investigates fatal shooting of bald eagle

The Maine Warden Service is offering a $2,500 reward for anyone who comes forward with information about the shooting of a bald eagle leading to a conviction.

Astronaut and Caribou native embarks on another spacewalk

Astronaut Jessica Meir left the International Space Station again Wednesday for the first of two spacewalks scheduled for this month.

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