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Maine Man Killed in Crash While Crossing Road on Lawnmower

Officials in Maine say a crash involving a car and a lawnmower has left a 66-year-old man dead and a 5-year-old girl with severe injuries.

Man Accused in Arson Found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity

A Maine man charged with arson and attempted murder for setting his home on fire has been found not guilty by reason of insanity.

Acting National Park Service Director Gets a Look at Acadia

U.S. Sen. Angus King said he emphasized the importance of addressing a maintenance backlog during a tour of Acadia National Park with the acting National Park Service director.

Maine Courts to Hear Medicaid Expansion Arguments

Maine courts are ready to hear the latest arguments about the state’s failure to enact voter-approved Medicaid expansion.

Rural Maine Airport to Get $11M for Runway, Safety Boosts

An airport in rural Maine is getting more than $11 million in federal funding to extend its runway and make other improvements.

UMaine Police Warn of Man Following Female Students

The University of Maine is warning students about a man who has been spotted following women around campus.

Collins: Ford Should Testify, but Threats Are “Just Wrong”

Maine’s Republican senator says Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s accuser Christine Blasey Ford should testify, and added that she’s “saddened” by the threats Ford has received.

Lobster Industry Looks to Grow US Markets Amid Tariff Strife

Members of Maine’s lobster industry are looking to shift their focus to growing domestic markets as new tariffs make it more difficult to sell to foreign buyers such as China.

Former Maine Bus Driver Allegedly Assaulted Student

A former bus driver in Gray and New Gloucester has been charged with misdemeanor assault after allegedly smacking an autistic student on the side of the head.

Lobster Boat Captain Charged in Crew Deaths to Plead Guilty

A lobster boat captain charged in the death of two crew members is pleading guilty and facing four years in jail.

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17 hours ago in Local

Scarborough police search for driver after pursuit

Scarborough police are searching for a suspect they say led officers on a chase before fleeing on foot.