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Teenager arrested after police pursuit through 3 Maine towns

An 18-year-old was taken into custody after a high-speed pursuit through three Maine towns.

Maine plans to open new shelter for displaced asylum seekers

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The state of Maine plans to fund a temporary emergency shelter and renovated housing units in Portland, South Portland and Brunswick for asylum seekers, an adviser to the governor said.

Triple killing trial underway in Belfast

A Maine man on trial in the killings of three people delivered his own opening statement Wednesday, calling the victims “drug addicts” and describing the deaths as “accidents” and “self defense.”

Anthem insurance to be dropped by Maine women’s healthcare center

Another health care provider in Maine is dropping Anthem insurance plans.

Son charged with murder in death of Bath woman

Maine State Police say a 42-year-old man is charged with murder in the death of his mother.

Conservationists say some Maine residents killing wrong moth

HOLLIS, Maine (AP) Some nature advocates are worried that Maine residents are killing the wrong caterpillar as they seek to wipe out an invasive species that causes a rash with its toxic hairs.

At least 19 children, 2 adults killed at Texas elementary school

VICTORIA ALBERT : CBS NEWS At least 19 children and two adults were killed when a gunman opened fire at…

Crash involving 3 FedEx trucks at Lyman/Alfred town line leaves one person injured

Police said one person was hurt after a crash involving three FedEx trucks and a car near the border of Lyman and Alfred.

Mistrial declared when witness tests positive during recess

A mistrial has been declared in the case of a Maine man charged with threatening to kill Jewish people because one of the witnesses tested positive for COVID-19.

Police standoff in Berwick ends with man in custody

A Berwick man is facing multiple charges after a standoff Monday evening.

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

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.