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Man taken into custody after standoff in Auburn

Police say a suspect was taken into custody following a standoff in Auburn that lasted more than 20 hours.

Maine woman charged with endangering the welfare of a dependent person

A woman from Waldo County has been charged with endangering the welfare of a dependent person.

Hammond Lumber burglary suspect arrested, charged with additional burglaries at Bangor businesses

A man has been arrested following a burglary last week at the Hammond Lumber in Bangor.

Several vehicles sent off road after crash on turnpike

A crash on the turnpike in the southbound lane caused several vehicles off the road Saturday afternoon.

1 dead after police chase in Gray results in crash

One person is dead after a police chase along Route 26 in Gray resulted in a car crash Friday night.

Acadia National Park breaks ground on new maintenance facility

Senator Angus King, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree and Deputy Secretary of the Interior, Tommy Beaudreau visited Acadia National Park this weekend to break ground on Acadia’s new maintenance facility.

Auburn man arrested after sending restaurant $3 million worth of fentanyl

An Auburn man was arrested Friday after allegedly attempting to import over $3 million worth of fentanyl into Maine.

Railroad company cited for violating pollution law in cleanup effort

State regulators issued a pollution law violation notice to Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), the rail company whose six train cars derailed in Somerset County two weeks ago. 

Augusta considers establishing campsite for homeless people

Augusta city councilors are considering designating an area for people experiencing homelessness to set up tents and camp in the city.

Maine highway shooting victims healing, grateful, confused

The father of two of the victims of a deadly shooting rampage in Maine said Friday he and his children are recovering from their injuries and grateful for the support they’ve received from the community.

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Youth Homeless Program in Aroostook County Shuts Down

A program that provides shelter for homeless youth is being shut down after it was denied a federal grant. 

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60,000 Gallons of Water Used at Large Fire in Falmouth

Smoke could be seen from as far away as Portland from the fire.

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Maine Human Rights Commission Suing 5 School Districts over Transgender Policies

The commission claims these districts violated state law.

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President Trump’s Pick for Maine U.S. Attorney Confirmed, Announced

Maine District Court judge Andrew Benson was appointed U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi on October 22nd.

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Maine Business Owners Blame Lack of Housing for Staff Shortages

Small business owners say they can’t afford to pay workers the high wages necessary to keep up with rising housing prices