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Maine man arrested after allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting woman

A man from Knox has been arrested after he was accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman for days.

Maine lawmakers approve recycling reform bill

Maine lawmakers passed a bill that would require private companies to fund the cost of disposing of their packaging trash to improve the state’s recycling program.

Parents arrested after baby suffers drug overdose in Corinna

The parents of an 11-month-old girl have been arrested after the child nearly died of a drug overdose last weekend in Corinna.

US Supreme Court to hear Maine religious school tuition case

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The U.S. Supreme Court decided on Friday that it will hear a case brought by families from Maine who want to use a state tuition program to send their children to religious schools.

Maine’s largest city to hold ‘fireworks only’ July Fourth

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Officials in Maine’s largest city said it will go forward with a “fireworks only” July Fourth celebration this weekend.

Police identify man found dead in Somerville

Maine State Police have released the identity of a man found dead in Somerville after a confrontation with another man.

Old Orchard Beach woman accused of running over husband with her vehicle

Police in Old Orchard Beach say a woman is accused of running over her husband after a fight.

Lack of rainfall leads to severe drought in two Maine counties

Parts of Franklin and Oxford counties are now experiencing severe drought.

Police investigate after shots fired at Westbrook home

Police in Westbrook are investigating what appears to be a random shooting last month.

Former Maine Republican Gov. LePage registers to run again

Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage has registered as a candidate for governor in the state once again.

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UK government blocks rapper Ye from entering Britain to headline festival

The rapper formerly known as Kanye West has been barred from entering the U.K., where he was scheduled to perform at the Wireless Festival in July. It came after government officials condemned Ye's history of antisemitic remarks. The festival's organizers confirmed the ban and said the entire three-day festival was being canceled as a result.

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Michigan muscles its way to program’s 2nd national title, beating stubborn UConn 69-63

The five fabulous transfers who make up Michigan coach Dusty May's starting lineup got down and dirty with the rest of the Wolverines — coming out with the national title trophy Monday night after muscling their way to a 69-63 victory over stingy, stubborn UConn.

18 hours ago in Local

New Report Shows Gun Make Up 92% of Suicide Deaths in Maine

The report also finds Maine’s suicide rate is higher than the national average.

18 hours ago in Local

Maine House Rejects Merger of Capitol Police with State Police

It is opposed by the union for Capitol Police.

21 hours ago in Trending, World

Artemis II kicks off trip around the moon after surpassing Apollo 13’s distance record

With the moon now filling their windows, the Artemis II astronauts kicked off their lunar flyby Monday, taking in magnificent views of the far side never before witnessed while setting a new distance record for humanity.