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Town of Freeport avoids paying $10,000 in ransomware attack

Freeport town officials say they were targeted in a ransomware attack, but luckily did not have to pay the hackers responsible for it.

Man charged with murder after two people found dead in Limington house fire

Police say a man has been charged with two counts of murder after crews discovered two bodies in a home while responding to a fire.

Police investigate death of Standish woman

The death of a woman in Standish is under investigation.

Maine eyes shifting some recycling costs to producers

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine might become the first state in the country to adopt a program that shifts the cost of recycling and disposal of packaging from the public to manufacturers.

Hundreds sign up for Maine vaccine sweepstakes on 1st day

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Hundreds of people have signed up for Maine’s vaccination sweepstakes event in the day since it was announced.

Governor Mills announces sweepstakes to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations

Mills on Wednesday unveiled the “Don’t Miss Your Shot: Vacationland Sweepstakes”, which will award one vaccinated Mainer with a sizable winning.

Police say missing Glenburn man found safe

UPDATE: Police say Randall has been found safe.

Police arrest man accused of cutting women’s arms in Portland

Police in Portland have arrested a man accused of bumping into women and cutting their arms.

Suspect taken into custody following incident in Waterboro

A suspect is in custody following an incident in Waterboro.

Colorado couple donates $25M to Maine Medical Center

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A Colorado couple is donating $25 million to a capital campaign for Maine Medical Center, the state’s largest hospital.

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King Charles III strips Prince Andrew of titles and evicts him from royal residence

King Charles III on Thursday stripped his disgraced brother Prince Andrew of his remaining titles and evicted him from his royal residence after weeks of pressure to act over his relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Buckingham Palace said.

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Lobster Population Drops in New England, Overfishing Declared

A regulatory agency says lobster stock has declined by 34% since 2018

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Maine Family Planning operates 18 clinics in the state

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Brunswick Police: Woman Rammed Cruiser, Led High Speed Chases Before Arrest

The suspect was denied bail because of underlying bail conditions.

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York Hospital Seeks Merger With MaineHealth

The hospital says the merger process could take more than a year and will involve multiple steps.