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Another motorcycle-related death in Maine continues troubling trend

This is the 19th motorcycle-related fatality in the state this year already. Compare that to 21 in total last year. 

Man wanted for double killing in Maine arrested in Maryland

A man wanted for the killings of two people in Maine was arrested Friday in Rockville, Maryland, officials said.

Nearly 59K Mainers would become debt-free from $10K student loan forgiveness

New data from Student Loan Hero shows that almost 59,000 Mainers would be debt-free if President Biden goes ahead with his plan to cancel $10,000 of debt for every borrower.

Maine lobster industry to receive nearly $14 million in federal funding

Maine’s lobster industry will see a close to a $14 million investment by the federal government to help the industry adapt to new rules intended to save the critically endangered right whale from extinction.

Carjacking suspect accused of assaulting victim arrested in Kennebunk

Police in Portland say the suspect in several carjackings was taken into custody on Friday. 

EPA: Maine superfund site to receive $21M for cleanup

A Maine superfund mining site is receiving $21 million in Environmental Protection Agency funding to expedite contamination cleanup efforts.

Man suspected of killing 3 in NYC home arrested in Maine

A man who was wanted in a grisly triple homicide in New York City has been arrested in Maine, police said.

Maine Leaders Criticize Courts after EPA Ruling

The Supreme Court handed down their final rulings of the term on Thursday, one of which dealt blows to the EPA’s power over regulation of greenhouse gas emissions. 

Toddler dies after drowning in Clinton

A 1-year-old boy who was found unresponsive in Clinton on Tuesday has died.

Toddler in Kennebec County listed in critical condition

A one-year-old boy from Clinton is in critical condition after being found unresponsive in a plastic tote that had water in it. 

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74-Year-Old Kennebec County Woman Missing Since Halloween

Deputies have released a missing person alert for Bonnie Frappie.

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New York City Murder Suspect Arrested on E-Scooter in Maine

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The U.S. Marshals Service says its investigation indicated the suspect was living in Maine.

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Democratic Maine Rep. Jared Golden won’t seek reelection in competitive US House district

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Maine Democratic Rep. Jared Golden, who represents one of the most competitive U.S. House districts in the country, said Wednesday he will not seek reelection.

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1 person in custody after shooting in Cape Elizabeth

One person was taken into custody in connection with a shooting Wednesday afternoon in Cape Elizabeth.

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Portland Passes $19.00 Minimum Wage by Wide Margin

Almost 63 percent of Portland voters cast a ballot to increase Portland's minimum wage.