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Maine man charged in connection with deadly fire in Mexico

A man from Mexico, Maine has been charged with arson and murder in connection with a deadly fire last month.

Crash on Route 4 in Auburn leaves two injured

A multi-vehicle crash in Auburn left two people seriously injured.

Police Investigating Shots Fired in Ogunquit

Police say they received a report around 3:50 a.m. on Monday about shots fired at a large gathering at the Hideaway Inn on Main Street

Sanford Police Investigating Sunday Night Stabbing at Mall

Officers say they found Robert Wilson on his knees with bystanders actively controlling the bleeding.

Officials confirm death of North Atlantic Right Whale due to Maine lobster gear

The cause of death of the young female whale was chronic entanglement, with the gear found wrapped around the whale sporting the purple markings that Maine lobstermen use on trap and buoy lines.

Environmental officials say fire at Maine trash facility does not pose health hazards

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says there’s nothing hazardous at the ongoing fire at a trash facility in Orrington.

Maine State Agencies Going to North Carolina For Storm Relief

Emergency Management is sending a team of eight to Newton, North Carolina.

UMaine students to receive refunds following class-action lawsuit

More than 16,000 University of Maine students are getting partial refunds of tuition and fees as part of a $2.15 million settlement of a lawsuit over online learning during the pandemic.

Officials issue air quality alert due to fire at Maine trash facility

An air quality alert has been issued as a fire continues to burn at an Orrington trash facility.

Bangor Murder Suspect Was Released From Prison Early

Richard Keith Thorpe is charged with murder in the strangling death of 39-year-old Virginia Cookson

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