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Bates, Colby Hold Commencement Exercises

Bates and Colby colleges are holding their commencement exercises in the Maine communities where they are located.

Man Dies in Car Crash on Interstate 295

 A 50-year-old man has died in what state police say is the first fatal traffic accident on Memorial Day weekend in Maine since 2014.

Man Hit Wife’s Car With His While Children Inside

Police say they were called to a Lebanon home on Wednesday for reports of a domestic violence incident.

Former President Bush Attends Maine Pancake Breakfast

Former President George H.W. Bush is getting out and meeting veterans in the Maine community where he spends the summers.

Maine City Seeking Plans to Redevelop Historic Cotton Mill

Advocates in the Maine capital are hoping they can find a group to help fund the estimated $3 million cost of restoring the only remaining building of the Edwards mill complex on the Kennebec River waterfront in Augusta.

Maine state police step up enforcement for holiday weekend

Maine State Police are stepping up traffic enforcement this holiday weekend with a focus on seat belt enforcement.

Two Motels Seek Restraining Order to Stay Open

A pair of South Portland motels hope to overturn the City Council’s decision to shut them down.

Six Arrests Following Drug Investigation in Bangor

BANGOR, Maine (WGAN)  Bangor Police say a joint investigation with the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency has led to the arrest of six people

Police: Driver Crashes Into Cruiser, Officer Hurt

Police in Maine say a man accused of drunken driving crashed into a police cruiser and injured an officer.

Farmer Pleads Not Guilty to Animal Cruelty in Pig Deaths

A Maine farmer who police say killed and buried a dozen malnourished pigs before agents inspected them has pleaded not guilty to animal cruelty charges.

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Aroostook County Democrat is Latest Candidate to Run for Sen. Collins Seat

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He becomes the eighth Democratic candidate to oppose Collins

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Collins, King Vote for Failed Plan to Block Govt Shutdown

Senator King notably broke with Democrats, whom he typically sides with, to back the spending plan.

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Maine Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Whale, Bird Parts

The man was investigated as part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife’s Operation Raw Deal.

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Anthem requests extension of deadline as negotiations with Northern Light stall

A spokesperson for Anthem insurance says the company has requested that Northern Light Health extend a deadline for reimbursement negotiations.

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Lockdown lifted at SMCC in South Portland after police respond to person in crisis

A lockdown and shelter-in-place order has been lifted at Southern Maine Community College in South Portland.