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Man Sentenced to 3 Years for Fatal Crash

A Maine man is expected to serve three years in prison for a two-vehicle crash that killed a 54-year-old man last year.

Maine House, Senate Pass Ban on ‘Conversion Therapy’

A bill aimed at aimed banning so-called “conversion therapy” for minors has passed Maine’s House and Senate in initial votes.

Portland Symphony to be Part of Independence Day Celebration

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The Portland Symphony Orchestra is returning after a one-year hiatus to the Eastern Promenade for Maine’s largest Independence Day celebration

District Attorney Faces Disciplinary Hearing

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A Maine district attorney is facing a disciplinary hearing over an allegation she discussed a child sexual assault case with a judge without defense counsel present

Proposal to Tighten Controls on For-Profit Colleges Approved

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   The Maine Senate is getting behind a push to increase oversight of for-profit colleges in the state

Elementary School Principal Charged With Drunken Driving

Police say an elementary school principal in Maine has been charged with drunken driving.

Maine Woman to Serve 6 Years for Crash That Killed 2

A judge has imposed a six-year sentence on a Maine woman who caused a head-on collision that killed a Woolwich couple in January 2017.

Police Investigate Assault Complaint That Led to Walkout

Police in a Maine town say they’re investigating a complaint of a sexual assault involving two high school students in a case that has inspired a walkout at the school.

Decision Coming on Maine Proposal to Boost Moose Permits

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine wildlife regulators will likely make a decision by the end of the month on a proposal to increase the number of moose hunting permits in the state for the second consecutive year

Maine CDC Says Hepatitis Continues to Rise in the State

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Public health authorities in Maine say the state’s sharp rise in hepatitis cases is continuing

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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.

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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.