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Wiscasset man accused of threatening to kill restaurant employee

Police arrested a Wiscasset man accused of threatening an employee after he was refused service at a local restaurant.

Classes cancelled in Maine school district due to email threat

A Maine school district canceled school Thursday morning due to a threat sent over email.

Maine man still hospitalized more than 3 months after blast

The building manager credited with saving lives by evacuating a building before a deadly propane blast in Farmington remains hospitalized more than three months later.

Police seek driver after 16-year-old girl gets hit by car in Norway

Police are still trying to identify the driver who struck a 16-year-old pedestrian in Oxford County on New Year’s Eve.

Judge sets bail at $1M for man who shot Maine police officer

A judge has set bail at $1 million for a man accused of shooting a police officer and leading several law enforcement agencies on a wild chase in which more shots were fired in Maine.

New Law Requires Maine Insurers to Cover Hearing Aids

A law taking effect on New Year’s Day makes Maine the fifth state to require private health insurers to cover hearing aids.

Pedestrian Deaths Creep Up Again in 2019 in Maine

Maine public safety officials are going to launch another program to promote pedestrian safety following a deadly year on roads and highways.

Proposal aims to cap out-of-pocket cost of insulin in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A Maine bill would cap the out-of-pocket cost of insulin for more than 140,000 diabetes patients if it becomes law next year.

Former Medomak Valley HS principal accused of repeatedly sexually harassing student

WALDOBORO, Maine (AP) A former Maine high school principal is being accused of repeatedly sexually harassing a female student in a recent lawsuit.

6-year-old boy rescued after falling through ice on Maine pond

SCARBOROUGH, Maine (AP) Fire officials say a 6-year-old boy fell through the ice on a frozen pond and was rescued by a neighbor who pulled him to safety.

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