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Police: Hancock County Woman in Protective Custody After Carrying Shotgun on a Bridge

State Police say a woman was taken into protective custody after she was seen on a bridge brandishing a loaded shotgun.

Man Leaves Behind Family in Failed Attempt to Escape Deputy

Authorities say a Maine man abandoned his wife and children in a car while trying and failing to evade a sheriff’s deputy.

NJ Man Arrested on Drug Charges After Traffic Stop on Turnpike

SCARBOROUGH, Maine  (WGAN)  A New Jersey man is facing drug charges after a traffic stop on the Maine Turnpike

Police: Bouncing Roll of Duct Tape Leads to 911 Call

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   Police in Bangor, Maine, say a reported intruder turned out to be a roll of duct tape

2nd Man Convicted in Drug-Related Killing in Bangor

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   A jury has convicted a second man in a shooting that left one dead and another wounded in Bangor, Maine

Stressed Finals Week Students Get Break with Therapy Dogs

ORONO, Maine (AP)   A number of Maine dog trainers and their furry friends have brought canine stress relief to students at the University of Maine this week

Amazon Abandons Pharmaceuticals Wholesaler Effort in Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   State officials say Amazon has let its state applications to become a pharmaceuticals wholesaler lapse.

Maine Will Participate in Review of Anti-Bullying Laws

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Officials with a pair of Maine state agencies say they will participate in a study to evaluate the effectiveness of anti-bullying laws

Best-Tasting Tap Water Can be Found in Lagrange Apartments

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   The tastiest water in Maine can be had at an apartment complex in Lagrange

Collins Confident Health Care Bills Will Get Trump’s Support

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   U.S. Sen. Susan Collins’ office says she remains “confident” that President Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will get behind two health care bills the GOP senator wants as part of her support for the Republican tax overhaul

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The sale all but guarantees unfettered access for endangered Atlantic salmon.

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Two Men Arrested After Standoffs in Penobscot County

Both men face domestic violence charges

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Portland State Lawmaker Joins Governor’s Race as Independent

Crocket represents parts of Portland and Falmouth and is a former Democrat

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Minivan, school bus collision injures 3 in Gorham

Three people were injured when a school bus and a minivan collided Wednesday morning in Gorham.

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Search warrant related to explosive devices prompts lockdown at Kennebec County school

A school in Pittston was placed in lockdown on Wednesday while authorities executed a search warrant related to the discovery of explosives during a traffic stop earlier this week.