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Man Arrested for Threats Against the University of New England

The suspect was detained, evaluated at a local hospital, and then taken to the York County Jail.

Westbrook Man Sentenced for Drug Trafficking in Federal Court

The FBI led the investigation with help from the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency

Authorities seize bomb-making materials at home of Cornish man accused of threatening UNE

A Cornish man accused of making threatening comments directed at the University of New England in Biddeford faces charges including terrorizing.

U.S. Justice Department sues Maine following denial of request for voter information

The U.S. Department of Justice is suing the state of Maine and Secretary of State Shenna Bellows over her refusal to provide voter information.

Meteorologist Sees Little Rain Ahead for Maine This Fall

The region received less than half the normal amount of rain from June through August.

Maine Shrimp Industry Struggling, With Fishermen Catching Few in 2025

Fishermen have been under a moratorium on catching shrimp for more than a decade.

Sen. Collins Pushes for NIH Funding, Criticizes Medicaid Cuts in Appearance

Collins spoke at Monday’s World Medical Innovation Forum in Boston

Cape Elizabeth Man to Pay $1.24M to Settle COVID Loan Lawsuit

Federal prosecutors say a man used a loan intended to help businesses fend off pandemic hardships for personal enrichment.

Scarborough assistant principal killed in fiery crash in Cumberland

A man accused of leading police on a chase on I-295 was killed when his vehicle crashed into the woods Saturday night in Cumberland.

Federal official says parent detained by ICE outside of Portland school faces domestic violence charge

Portland Police say a parent detained by immigration agents outside of a school had been arrested and charged with domestic violence the day before.

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Otisfield man charged with making bomb threat toward elementary school

A man from Otisfield is accused of making a bomb threat directed at a local elementary school.

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Central Maine Power’s rate change request met with criticism from public advocate

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Central Maine Power is again requesting a rate change after its previous request was turned down by regulators.

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Waldoboro Police Looking for Missing Man

Officers first announced the man was missing last Friday.

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New Scam Targets Mainers With QR Code for Payments

The message included a QR code with payment instructions and a list of violations.

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Bates College Lifts Shelter-In-Place as Lewiston Police Search for Armed Man

Students at Bates College in Lewiston were told to shelter-in-place Thursday afternoon due to reports of a man with a gun.