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Police charge man with murder in connection with death in Richmond

Maine State Police say a man wanted in connection with the death of a Richmond man has been arrested and charged with murder.

North Berwick woman found with cocaine and 9-year-old in car

A woman was arrested Tuesday after police found cocaine in her car along with a 9-year-old passenger.

Alcohol and road conditions were factors in fatal Lincoln crash, police say

A crash in Lincoln that left one man dead was caused by speed, alcohol, and poor road conditions, according to police.

Democrats tear into GOP Sen. Collins over acquittal vote

Democrats want to make Republican Sen. Susan Collins’ vote to acquit President Donald Trump into another Brett Kavanaugh moment for her, invoking the last time the senator considered breaking from her party in such a high-profile vote.

Police: Saco man brandished hammer in Old Orchard Beach robbery

A Saco man is arrested and charged in connection with a robbery at a Family Dollar store in Old Orchard Beach in December.

Biddeford food processing plant to lay off nearly 100 workers

BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) A Maine food processing plant is planning to lay off nearly 100 employees by the end of March.

Sentencing for Sharon Carrillo, accused in the death of her 10-year-old daughter, postponed due to weather

Sentencing has been postponed for a woman who was convicted of murder in the death of her 10-year-old daughter.

Wiscasset man accused of breaking into home and attacking ex-girlfriend

A man who police say broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home and attacked her and her son faces several domestic violence-related charges.

Maine hit by sleet, snow during two-day storm

Snow, sleet and freezing rain has moved into northern New England, and more snow is expected Friday that could bring anywhere from just a few inches along the coast to up to 20 inches in parts of northern Vermont.

Maine Senate overrides veto on sports betting

The Maine Senate has voted 20-10 to override Gov. Janet Mills’ veto of a bill to allow sports betting in the state.

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Bangor Swears in New City Councilor Who Went to Prison for Manslaughter

The election of Angela Walker sparked outrage on conservative social media and concern from some Maine Republicans.

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Platner Calls for Replacement of Democratic Leader After Senate Shutdown Vote

Schumer and most Democrats voted against the early Republican proposal to move toward ending the shutdown

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Jury Deliberating in Knox County Manslaughter Case

Closing arguments took place on Monday, followed by jury deliberation.

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Layoffs anticipated as part of partnership between Knox County and Two Bridges Jail

Knox County Jail will lay off some staff and no longer house long-term prisoners as the county deals with financial issues.

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Police seek 2 men wanted in ATM jackpotting scheme in Maine

Police in Lincoln County are searching for two suspects wanted for taking money from ATMs back in February.