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Saco man involved in “lover’s triangle” charged with attempted murder

A Saco man accused of striking a pedestrian with his car has been charged with attempted murder.

Maine State Trooper struck by fleeing vehicle released from hospital

A Maine State Trooper who was struck by a vehicle during a chase has been released from the hospital.

Maine Cancer researchers awarded $1.9 million grant

The National Cancer Institute has awarded a grant of nearly $2 million to Maine Medical Center Research Institute to look into how fat cells cause tumor cells to resist current treatments.

Maine College towns anticipate economic hit in the fall

There’s going to be a ripple effect through the Maine economy as colleges decide whether to reopen this fall.

Report of shots fired into Portland PD parking garage under investigation

An investigation is underway after someone fired shots into the parking garage of the Portland Police Department late Sunday night.

Cutter departs Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for last time

KITTERY, Maine (AP) The Coast Guard Cutter Reliance is leaving Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for the last time.

Bath paving project may cause headaches for drivers

BATH, Maine (AP) A $17 million road paving project in the Bath area will result in ramp closures and possible traffic tie-ups.

BIW strike enters third week, union meets with federal mediator

The union representing striking shipbuilders at Bath Iron Works was expected to meet with a federal mediator Monday.

Portland man charged after assaulting woman recording him with cellphone

The confrontation happened in the North Gate Shaw’s parking lot in which the victim said she was targeted by homophobic slurs

First weekend closing two blocks on Main Street in Freeport

FREEPORT (WGME) — A section of downtown Freeport is closed to vehicles for the weekends in an attempt to attract more people to the downtown businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Kennebunkport Police Report String of Car Thefts, Burglaries

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Brewer man arrested for hit and run crash in Bangor

48-year-old David Harris was arrested by police this morning on multiple charges, including operating without a license.

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Deadly House Fire in Hiram Claims a Life

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Gov. Mills vetoes moratorium on new data centers in Maine

Gov. Janet Mills has vetoed a first-in-the-nation moratorium on new data centers in Maine.