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Police in Maine search for Connecticut men considered ‘armed and dangerous’

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN) Police say they are searching for two “armed and dangerous” men who fled into the woods after leading officers on a high-speed chase Tuesday night.

Maine fire marshal identifies victims in mobile home fire

The Maine fire marshal’s office has identified two people killed in a fire at a mobile home in Machias.

Maine to transition to Stage 4 of reopening plan; indoor seating capacity to expand

Governor Janet Mills on Tuesday announced Maine’s move to Stage 4 of it’s reopening plan, as the state continues to report a relatively low prevalence of coronavirus.

Pandemic expected to cost Maine’s hospitality industry $1 Billion

BANGOR, Maine (AP) A study says Maine hotels, restaurants and bars will lose $1 billion in direct taxable revenue this year because of the pandemic.

NY man convicted of killing woman, leaving body on roadside in Maine

BANGOR, Maine (AP) A New Yorker accused of shooting a woman because she insulted the mother of his children has been convicted of murder in Maine.

12-year-old struck by birdshot in Washington County

DEVERAUX TOWNSHIP, Maine (AP) Wardens say a 12-year-old boy was hospitalized after being hit by buckshot from a hunter over the weekend in Washington County.

Man charged with two counts of murder in Waldo County

Police in Waldo County say a man has been arrested and charged with two counts of murder.

E-mail points to outright ban on masks in jail housing unit

An email points to an outright ban on masks in housing units in a jail dealing with a coronavirus outbreak.

Westbrook police on the lookout for missing woman

Westbrook police are asking for help finding a missing 28-year-old woman.

Wildlife officials investigate hunting accident that sent 12-year-old to the hospital

Police say a 12-year-old boy was hospitalized in Washington County after getting shot by his father while hunting.

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