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Fire officials release findings of investigation into deadly Farmington blast

The State Fire Marshal’s Office announced Friday morning what led up to the deadly propane blast in Farmington that killed one fire fighter and injured others.

Changes to Maine’s “dig safe” law proposed in light of deadly Farmington propane explosion

According to legislative testimony, a post placed in the ground severed an underground propane line leading to a deadly explosion in Maine.

Search on for missing vessel off Maine after call for help

A search is taking place off Maine for a vessel that called for help 45 miles southeast of Portland.

Portland police trying to locate man wanted in NYC for homicide

Police in Portland are attempting to track down a man wanted on a homicide charge stemming from New York City.

Pedestrian killed while trying to cross the street in Bangor

Bangor police say a pedestrian was killed while trying to cross the street last Tuesday.

Police make two arrests in connection with Brunswick burglaries

Police have arrested two men in connection with a string of burglaries in Brunswick.

Jury selection set to begin in machete killing trial

Jury selection is due to start in the trial of a Maine man charged with killing a neighbor with a machete.

Truck slams through Oxford County store, driver tased by police after crash

Police say a pickup truck crashed through a store in Otisfield during a police chase late Wednesday night.

Plow Truck Hits Pedestrian in Standish

Police are searching for a plow truck that struck a pedestrian in Standish.

Bill would remove waiting periods for children’s dentistry

A proposal in Maine would stop insurance companies from mandating waiting periods between children’s dental treatments.

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Brewer man arrested for hit and run crash in Bangor

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48-year-old David Harris was arrested by police this morning on multiple charges, including operating without a license.

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Deadly House Fire in Hiram Claims a Life

Investigators from the State Fire Marshal’s Office were called to the scene of a deadly house fire in Hiram. Crews…

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Gov. Mills vetoes moratorium on new data centers in Maine

Gov. Janet Mills has vetoed a first-in-the-nation moratorium on new data centers in Maine.

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Judge gives Maine 30 days to review signatures for transgender student referendum

A judge on Friday gave the Maine Secretary of State's Office 30 days to review signatures gathered for a referendum concerning transgender students.

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Two Arrested in Months-Long Maine Drug Enforcement Investigation

Both were taken to the Somerset County Jail.