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Inmate at Franklin County Jail Dies

State Police say a Strong man who was arrested last week for sexually assaulting a girl was found hanging in his jail cell Monday night at the Franklin County jail.

Harvesting Banned For Fish Used In Sushi

WASHINGTON D.C. (AP) The federal government is shutting down a chunk of the Atlantic Ocean fishery for a species of mackerel for several months.

Car Plunges Into Lake, Man Escapes

Police say a man narrowly escaped from a car that went off a ferry in Maine and into a lake.

Saco Police Charge Four People With Armed Robbery

Four people have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery in September.

Election Day

Mainers today are choosing Gov. Paul LePage’s replacement, as well as who will represent the state with a U.S. Senate seat and for the U.S. House of Representatives

Florida, Teaching Job Could Be In Maine Governor’s Future

Maine’s governor is offering more hints about what he’ll be up to once his term ends January.

CMP, Emera Maine Mopping Up After Weekend Storm

Utility crews are mopping up remaining power outages following a powerful weekend windstorm.

Motorcyclist Thrown From Bike in Monday Morning Accident

Two people were hospitalized after a crash involving a van and a motorcycle.

German Company Fined For Illegal Discharges in Atlantic

A federal judge has ordered a shipping company that illegally discharged wastewater to pay a $3.2 million criminal fine and institute an environmental compliance plan.

Aquarium Says Feds Should Consider New England Turtle Deaths

BOSTON (AP) — Scientists from the New England Aquarium say sea turtle deaths off the New England coast should play a role in a federal government decision about whether a large turtle’s endangered status should be reconsidered.

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9 hours ago in Local

Lewiston Firefighters Credit Quick Response in Saving Home

No injuries were reported.

10 hours ago in Local

Two Teens Arrested in Crime Spree Across Numerous Maine Towns

The investigation remains active, and additional charges may be filed.

11 hours ago in Local

Maine woman pleads guilty in death of 90-year-old Litchfield man

A Lewiston woman accused of murdering a 90-year-old man in Litchfield pleaded guilty to manslaughter in court on Tuesday as part of a plea deal.

15 hours ago in Local

Police arrest driver who they say struck 3 police cruisers in South Portland

An Augusta woman is charged with OUI after police say she crashed into three police cruisers Friday night in South Portland.

19 hours ago in Local

Portland Police Locate Missing 17-Year-Old Girl from NH During Traffic Stop

Officers say they pulled over a vehicle at the intersection of Hanover and Lancaster streets.