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Death Of Inmate Reported At Maine State Prison

The Maine Department of Corrections on Wednesday confirmed the death of a prisoner at the Maine State Prison in Warren.

Investigators can’t determine cause of Winslow supply company fire

WINSLOW, Maine (AP) Maine’s state fire marshal’s office says the cause of a fire that destroyed a building supply company will remain undetermined.

Nor’easter Expected To Slam Maine This Week

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The National Weather Service reports a strong nor’easter is expected to hit Maine as part of a storm that will impact the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast with heavy rain and wind.

Hollis man accused of trying to strangle a woman

Police arrested a Hollis man who’s accused of trying to strangle a woman over the weekend.

Bid to stop suspension of student who called out sex assault

The American Civil Liberties Union of Maine is calling on a federal court to stop the suspension of a high school student who accused an unnamed person of sexual assault.

[LISTEN] WGAN Hosts Portland Mayoral Debate

The four candidates running in Portland’s mayoral race appeared in WGAN’s South Portland studios for a debate Tuesday morning.

Maine could be headed for tough flu season in ’19-’20

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention says early indicators show it could be a tough flu season in the state and beyond.

ICE Office Opening in Maine Draws Protests from Activists

The opening of a new U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Maine has prompted demonstrations in protest.

Sanford police search for man accused of sexually explicit behavior in public

Sanford police believe reports of a man engaging in sexually explicit behavior in public could be connected to similar recent incidents on the University of Southern Maine campus in Gorham.

Police: Truck driver involved in highway collision may have fallen asleep

Police believe the driver of a truck involved in a crash on I-295 in Richmond fell asleep at the wheel.

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Wood Leaves Senate Race for House Seat in Maine Election Shakeup

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Jordan Wood withdrew from the Senate race to seek Maine’s 2nd Congressional District seat.

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Police Looking for Stolen Trailer North of Augusta

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Police say the 20-foot trailer was last seen on the evening of November 6th parked along Augusta Road.

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The roadway was temporarily closed while emergency personnel cleared the scene and investigated the crash.

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Remains found in Aroostook County identified as missing woman

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Human remains that were found in Aroostook County last month have been identified as a mother of two who went missing in July.

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Knox County judge declares mistrial after jury fails to reach verdict in 2024 killing of toddler

The trial of a Louisiana man accused in the killing of a toddler in Thomaston ended with a mistrial on Wednesday due to a hung jury.