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DA: Former youth minister pleads guilty to child rape

A former youth minister who previously served in Maine churches has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting three vulnerable boys that he met through church, prosecutors said.

Fire crews respond to Sappi Mill after person falls through roof

One person was rushed to the hospital after falling through the roof of the Sappi Mill in Skowhegan on Thursday.

Maine man sues utility over cutting down of Christmas trees

A Patten man is suing Versant Power, claiming that the company cut down nearly a thousand Christmas trees on his property without permission.

Body of missing snowmobiler from Connecticut found in Maine

The body of a missing snowmobiler was found Wednesday.

Mainer who swung pole at Capitol police charged

A Maine man who swung a pole at law enforcement officers defending the U.S. Capitol is facing federal charges.

Maine Warden Service asking for help locating missing snowmobiler

Game Wardens are searching for a snowmobiler who went missing in Western Maine.

Winner comes forward to claim $1.35B Mega Millions jackpot

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The winner of a $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot — the fourth largest in U.S. history — has come forward to collect the prize, state officials said Wednesday.

17-year-old dies in Saco crash, two others hurt

A 17-year-old was killed, and two others were hurt in a car crash in Saco early Wednesday morning.

Maine man arrested for death of Portland woman in November

Portland police say a local man has been charged with murder in the death of an unhoused woman in November 2022.

Governor touts bipartisanship in signing budget adjustment

Maine Gov. Janet Mills signed a supplemental budget into law on Tuesday, touting help for nursing homes, hospitals and small businesses.

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