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Dump truck driver killed in rollover crash in New Gloucester

Police say a Maine man was killed when the dump truck he was driving rolled over in New Gloucester on Wednesday.

Man attempts to steal SUV, beating owner with Bible

A Bangor man is in custody after beating a man with a Bible trying to steal a car. 

Joyriders chased by police, lucky to walk away from resulting crash

A 15-year-old driving an unregistered pickup truck led state police on a brief chase Wednesday before losing control and crashing into a field.

Video chat ends in tragic death

A 16-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed himself with a handgun while video chatting with a friend, police said.

Dairy farmers, specialty crop growers see most Maine aid

Maine’s dairy farmers and specialty crop growers have received the bulk of federal aid that’s designed to help food producers weather the coronavirus pandemic.

Jay man charged with setting his mother’s home on fire again

Maine State Police say a Jay man was arrested after setting his mother’s home on fire for a second time.

Harness racing back on track

The Bangor Raceway is launching its 142nd season after a months-long delay because of the pandemic.

Maine postal worker reports two mail-sorting machines dismantled

Two of 10 mail-sorting machines have been removed over the past two months from the U.S. Postal Service Southern Maine Processing and Distribution Center, a postal worker says.

Maine joins lawsuit targeting Postal Service service changes

Maine has joined a group of states suing to block changes at the U.S. Postal Service to ensure safe voting-by-mail.

Recreational marijuana sales delayed for Portland, but not the rest of Maine

Portland will delay issuing licenses for businesses to sell recreational marijuana, though other places in Maine are still scheduled to open adult use pot dispensaries in October.

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