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Two dead following head-on crash in Jefferson

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reporting that two people from Thomaston died Friday night following a head-on crash. Lincoln County…

24 new cases of coronavirus, no new deaths on Sunday

Maine’s CDC reported 24 new coronavirus cases and no new deaths among Mainers with COVID-19 on Sunday. 127 Mainers with…

Bus strikes woman in downtown Bangor, police confirm

A pedestrian was struck by a bus in downtown Bangor Saturday afternoon, police confirm. A Community Connector bus was turning…

Maine medical orgs to step up efforts to stop opioid deaths

SKOWHEGAN, Maine (AP) – The federal government is providing $4 million to help four medical organizations in Maine fight the state’s opioid crisis.

Mills’ Chief Legal counsel is stepping aside

Democratic Gov. Janet Mills’ chief legal counsel is leaving his position at month’s end and will be replaced by the commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection.

Ohio man charged with leading Maine State Police on high-speed chase

Maine State Police say an Ohio man was arrested Friday in Fairfield following a high-speed chase.

Police alert Mainers after man allegedly attempts to lure child inside vehicle

Police in Dover-Foxcroft are urging residents to be aware of a man in a vehicle who they say tried to lure a 7-year-old inside.

Court sides with CMP parent company on transmission corridor referendum

Central Maine Power’s parent company has won out in a battle over the planned construction of a $1 billion transmission project.

Maine Secretary of State rejects ranked choice voting referendum

Maine’s Secretary of State has reaffirmed that a petition drive to challenge ranked choice voting has not gathered enough valid signatures.

Auburn schools move forward with reopening plan many teachers don’t agree with

AUBURN, Maine (WGAN) Despite a demonstration from parents and teachers, the Auburn School Committee is moving forward with it’s plan for the start of the school year.

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$519 million supplemental budget signed into law by Gov. Mills

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A fire at a Lewiston apartment building Thursday afternoon left five people displaced.

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Portland police arrest man for 2017 killing

Portland police have arrested a man in connection with the 2017 killing of Sunao "Tom" Yamada.