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Man hospitalized after officer involved shooting in Maine

A man from Oxford County was taken to the hospital after an officer involved shooting on Thursday.

Canadian authorities investigate discovery of body in St. John River

The Maine Warden Service says the body of a Canadian man was found in the St. John River near Fort Kent on Friday.

Man thrown from motorcycle in Naples hospitalized with serious head injuries

A Yarmouth man suffered life-threatening injuries after he was thrown from his motorcycle in Naples.

Maine man killed by falling tree in Oxford County

A logger who was struck by a tree in Andover has died.

Armed man arrested in Bangor homeless encampment, officer injured during struggle

Bangor police say an officer was injured during a struggle with an armed man at a homeless encampment in the city.

Maine GOP candidate apologizes for comparing regulators to rapists

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A former Navy SEAL who’s seeking to unseat Democratic U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree apologized for comparing federal fisheries regulators to rapists, saying the statement was “over the top.”

Former Maine high school student accused of making threats

Police have charged a former Scarborough High School student who they say made threats against the school.

Maine’s free meal program for students draws praise from agriculture secretary

The head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture commended Maine for its free meals program for students during a visit to the state this week. 

South Portland considers ban on sale of flavored tobacco products

A possible ban on the sale of flavored tobacco products was discussed during a city council workshop in South Portland Tuesday night.

Racist, threatening messages discovered in Maine school

Racist and threatening messages were reportedly found in a bathroom stall in a Maine high school.

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