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Social-distancing leads to drop in Maine influenza cases

AUGUSTA, ME (AP) Social-distancing rules imposed to protect against the new coronavirus is also reducing incidence of the flu.

Former Maine lawmaker’s conviction for theft, tax evasion

AUGUSTA, ME (AP) A former state lawmaker convicted of stealing more than $3 million from two elderly widows has lost his appeal.

About 200 rally, urging Maine to reopen as virus persists

A couple hundred demonstrators went to Maine’s capital to rally around the message that it’s time to start opening the state back up amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Large barn a total loss after fire in Scarborough

A large barn was destroyed in a fire Sunday afternoon in Scarborough.

1 killed in Bangor crash involving car and 2 motorcycles

BANGOR, Maine (AP) Police in a Maine city say a person was killed in a motor vehicle crash involving two motorcycles and a car.

Police in Maine city working under new drug-testing policy

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) Police officers in Lewiston are working under a new drug-testing policy instituted after the overdose of an officer.

Coronavirus cases in Maine rises to 867, two new deaths

The Maine Center for Disease Control reported a total of 867 confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Sunday.

Maine CDC reports 3 new deaths, 20 more COVID-19 cases

AUGUSTA (WGME) — The number of Maine residents who have died from coronavirus now tops 30 as more new cases…

Maine Couple Got Married at a Bank Drive-Thru

A couple in Maine who were forced to cancel their wedding in Florida amid the coronavirus pandemic didn’t let that…

Judge: Police not liable for man’s 2012 murder of 2 teens

A federal judge has ruled that a Maine police department isn’t liable for a 2012 shooting that killed two teenagers.

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Lewiston Firefighters Credit Quick Response in Saving Home

No injuries were reported.

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Two Teens Arrested in Crime Spree Across Numerous Maine Towns

The investigation remains active, and additional charges may be filed.

16 hours ago in Local

Maine woman pleads guilty in death of 90-year-old Litchfield man

A Lewiston woman accused of murdering a 90-year-old man in Litchfield pleaded guilty to manslaughter in court on Tuesday as part of a plea deal.

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Police arrest driver who they say struck 3 police cruisers in South Portland

An Augusta woman is charged with OUI after police say she crashed into three police cruisers Friday night in South Portland.

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Portland Police Locate Missing 17-Year-Old Girl from NH During Traffic Stop

Officers say they pulled over a vehicle at the intersection of Hanover and Lancaster streets.