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Police: Father, son in wild pursuit, scuffle with officers

Police say a father and son are in jail after the father led police on a wild pursuit and the son fought with arresting officers.

Maine forest official predicts bad year for browntail moths

Experts predict that this summer might be the worst brown tail moth outbreak in Maine since the species arrived in the state 100 years ago.

Maine drug agents find drugs and guns at two homes owned by South Paris man

Police say drug agents seized 100 guns, cocaine, and more than $200,000 in cash at two homes owned by a South Paris man.

Maine CDC director will deliver UNE commencement address

(AP) Dr. Nirav Shah will deliver the commencement address at the largest private university in the state.

Maine utility companies can again disconnect customers

(AP) Utility shutoffs are going to resume after an 18-month hiatus during the pandemic.

No end date slotted for Maine mask rules despite NH changes

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The only state that borders Maine is changing mask-wearing rules, but the rules in Maine are staying the same.

Mom sues over teen’s suicide at Maine youth detention center

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A Maine mother of a transgender teenager who died by suicide at a youth detention center has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the state.

3 hydroplaning accidents reported on Maine Turnpike, including one fiery crash

Maine State Police say heavy rain Friday morning led to three separate crashes on the Maine Turnpike, all due to hydroplaning.

Former Maine corrections officer charged with sexual abuse

A former Maine corrections officer has turned himself in to investigators after facing charges of sexually abusing a former inmate.

Portland PD record concerning increase in OUI arrests

Portland police say they’ve seen an alarming increase in OUI arrests so far this year, and it’s not just drunk drivers.

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Democratic Maine Rep. Jared Golden won’t seek reelection in competitive US House district

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Maine Democratic Rep. Jared Golden, who represents one of the most competitive U.S. House districts in the country, said Wednesday he will not seek reelection.

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Portland Passes $19.00 Minimum Wage by Wide Margin

Almost 63 percent of Portland voters cast a ballot to increase Portland's minimum wage.

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Human Remains Found in Aroostook County

State police confirmed Tuesday that a Blaine resident discovered the remains last Thursday.

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The election warden called police after a argument broke out.