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Suspect in custody following stabbing in Portland

Portland police say they have a suspect in custody in connection with an alleged stabbing.

Senators propose support for child abuse hotline

BANGOR, Maine (AP) A pair of senators wants to provide federal support to a national hotline that handles calls about child abuse.

Initial unemployment claims rise in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) New unemployment claims rose again in Maine despite an increase in hiring around the country.

Maine eyes easier access to HIV prevention drugs

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine is considering a proposal to require health insurance providers to expand their coverage of HIV prevention drugs.

Police issue Silver Alert for missing woman from York County

Maine State Police have issued a Silver Alert for a 79-year-old Lyman woman.

Mainer ordered held without bail for role in Capitol breach

A judge has ordered a Maine man held without bail while awaiting trial for his role in the breaching of the U.S. Capitol.

Falmouth Spur reopens following tractor-trailer rollover on I-295

Police say the scene of a rollover crash on I-295 has been cleared, and the road has been reopened.

Maine police charge two men after finding 1.5 kilos of fentanyl inside vehicle

Police in Maine say two men are facing felony drug trafficking charges as a result of a traffic stop on the turnpike in Augusta.

Balloon festival in Maine cancelled for second year in a row amid virus concerns

Lewiston’s Great Falls Balloon Festival is once again impacted by the pandemic, with organizers announcing that the event has been called off for the second year in a row.

Lawsuit over Uber driver’s refusal of guide dog can go on

A judge in Maine has ruled that a woman who has impaired vision can go ahead with a claim against Uber, which she has said discriminated against her by refusing to allow her guide dog into a vehicle.

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