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Saco man behind bars after Old Port Assault

A Saco man is behind bars following an early morning assault in the Old Port. According to our info partners…

A Maine man is convicted of killing and raping a 22-year old woman

ELLSWORTH, Maine (AP) A Maine man who was captured on surveillance video carrying the lifeless body of a friend has…

Five People Hospitalized After Crash in Minot

Five people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a crash on Route 11 in Minot. Our info partners at CBS…

Sports Betting in Maine is Likely to Advance

The possibility of sports betting in Maine was revived, as a bipartisan legislative panel group came to a deal Friday…

Police tried to stop speeding driver that caused fatal crash

Police in Maine say a deputy tried to stop a man for speeding before he caused a fatal accident.

Governor Mills names director of Maine CDC

The former head of the Illinois Department of Public Health has been tapped to lead the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Maine man’s fate rests with jury after closing arguments

A Maine man charged with raping and killing a childhood friend acknowledged a security camera captured him carrying the victim’s lifeless body, but says he doesn’t remember anything on the video.

Bill ending most vaccine opt-outs becomes law in Maine

Maine Democratic Gov. Janet Mills has signed into law a bill that eliminates religious and philosophical exemptions for required vaccinations.

Maine governor to hold summit on the opioid epidemic

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine Gov. Janet Mills is convening a summit in the capital city to address the opioid crisis this summer

Defrocked Mass. priest ordered to serve 16 years in Maine

ALFRED, Maine (AP)   A defrocked Massachusetts priest is scheduled for sentencing in a Maine courtroom following his conviction for sexually abusing an altar boy years ago

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Lewiston Firefighters Credit Quick Response in Saving Home

No injuries were reported.

13 hours ago in Local

Two Teens Arrested in Crime Spree Across Numerous Maine Towns

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

14 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.

18 hours ago in Local

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.

22 hours ago in Local

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.