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Maine drug agents find drugs and guns at two homes owned by South Paris man

Police say drug agents seized 100 guns, cocaine, and more than $200,000 in cash at two homes owned by a South Paris man.

Maine CDC director will deliver UNE commencement address

(AP) Dr. Nirav Shah will deliver the commencement address at the largest private university in the state.

Maine utility companies can again disconnect customers

(AP) Utility shutoffs are going to resume after an 18-month hiatus during the pandemic.

No end date slotted for Maine mask rules despite NH changes

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The only state that borders Maine is changing mask-wearing rules, but the rules in Maine are staying the same.

Mom sues over teen’s suicide at Maine youth detention center

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A Maine mother of a transgender teenager who died by suicide at a youth detention center has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the state.

3 hydroplaning accidents reported on Maine Turnpike, including one fiery crash

Maine State Police say heavy rain Friday morning led to three separate crashes on the Maine Turnpike, all due to hydroplaning.

Former Maine corrections officer charged with sexual abuse

A former Maine corrections officer has turned himself in to investigators after facing charges of sexually abusing a former inmate.

Portland PD record concerning increase in OUI arrests

Portland police say they’ve seen an alarming increase in OUI arrests so far this year, and it’s not just drunk drivers.

Maine man charged with hate crime in Black church arson

A Maine man accused of setting fire to a Massachusetts church with a predominantly Black congregation been charged with hate crime offenses.

Maine veterans homes to receive nearly $2 million in federal funding

(AP) Maine veterans homes are set to receive nearly $2 million in federal funding to help with the coronavirus pandemic.

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Maine Lawmakers Pass Bill to Let Jails Turn Away Some ICE Detainees

Governor Mills has indicated she will sign the bill.

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Two Arrested in Gardiner for Drug Dealing, Gun Charges

Officers say they saw what looked like illegal drugs at the residence.

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New Hampshire Man Dead in I-95 Crash in Newport

Maine State Police say they were on their way to assist a stopped car in the travel lane of I-95.

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Casco Bay Lines considers another fare hike for passengers

Riding the ferry in Casco Bay could get more expensive as the ferry line considers a 21 percent increase for passenger fares.

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Sen. Collins’ office says remark about not seeking another term after November was an “off-hand comment”

Sen. Susan Collins is walking back her comment that she would only serve one more term if elected in November.