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New Lewiston city councilor pleads not guilty to 2 theft charges

A newly sworn-in Lewiston city councilor pleaded not guilty to two criminal charges in court Wednesday morning.

Serious Crash in Windham Closes Road for Several Hours

Gray road was closed for several hours Tuesday night after the crash.

Eastern Maine Medical Center Requiring Staff to Wear Masks with Flu Surge

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor is requiring all clinical staff to wear masks during patient care starting Wednesday.…

No threat found after Windham elementary school placed under heightened security

A secure status was briefly put in place at a Windham elementary school after a report of a suspicious person in a nearby neighborhood Tuesday morning.

Agents seize more than 16 pounds of meth, illegal gun in Waterville drug bust

Police say more than 16 pounds of methamphetamine were seized during a major drug bust in Waterville.

Right Whale Population Increasing, But Still Threatened

The North Atlantic right whale’s population numbers an estimated 384 animals and is slowly rising

Gov. Mills to Deliver Final State of State Address Jan.27

Mills says she will thank the people of Maine for allowing her to serve as governor

Data Hack at Health Systems in Lewiston, Bangor Impacted More Than 284K, Far Higher Than Initial Reports

Covenant Health says it sent letters last Wednesday to patients whose information may have been involved

Cryptocurrency kiosk operator to pay nearly $2 million in restitution for Mainers targeted by scam

Mainers who lost money from a Bitcoin scam could get some of it back thanks to a $1.9 million settlement with an ATM operator.

Rumford man accused of pepper-spraying people

A Rumford man is accused of pepper spraying two families at an apartment building Sunday night.

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Three Shooting Suspects From New Hampshire Thought to be in Maine

Officers say several callers reported gunshots around 1:21 a.m. Saturday.

6 hours ago in Local

Maine State Police Seek Help With 50-Year-Old Arson Death

Police say they found a burned-out green 1971 Chrysler station wagon with Massachusetts registration.

1 day ago in Local

A House Fire in a South Portland Leaves Occupant Homeless

Fire Crews responded to the house fire on Cole Street, Friday night. The Red Cross is currently helping with providing temporary lodging for the displaced occupant.

1 day ago in Local

A Fatal Fire in Readfield, Claims a Life of a Woman

75-year-old Carolyn Wentworth was found dead hours after the fire was extinguished. Her husband, 74-year-old Jerrold Wentworth, was resecured by neighbors and is currently in serious condition at the Maine General Medical Center in Augusta.

2 days ago in Local

Driver cited after rear-ending MTA maintenance vehicle in Cumberland

A maintenance worker with the Maine Turnpike Authority suffered minor injuries when their truck was rear-ended in Cumberland Friday morning.