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New Hampshire Driver Stopped by Spike Strips

Spike strips were used to stop a New Hampshire woman driving on the wrong side of the road Sunday.

Maine Lighthouse Goes Dark After Mainland Cable Damaged

The loss of electricity at Maine’s second-oldest lighthouse is creating a scramble to accommodate visitors this summer.

Man Stabbed During Fight in South Portland

A man was stabbed early Saturday morning in South Portland.

Woman Charged in Girl’s Murder Wants Statements Thrown Out

A mother charged with murder in the death of her 10-year-old daughter in Maine wants her statements to police thrown out.

Police Say Infant Death in Rumford is Not Suspicious

Police investigating the death of an infant in Rumford on Thursday say the death is not being considered suspicious.

Maine’s 300-Pound Bears Are Bruin Trouble This Spring

Maine wildlife authorities in Maine say the state has already received more than three dozen complaints this spring about nuisance bears, which are emerging from their dens hungry for food.

Secretary of the Navy Visiting Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

KITTERY, Maine (AP)   Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer is going to be visiting the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

Maine Governor Brings Back Children’s Cabinet

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine’s Democratic governor is bringing back the state’s children’s cabinet in hopes of reducing youth drop-out, recidivism and incarceration rates

Three Injured in Turnpike Crash

KENNEBUNK, Maine (WGAN)  State Police say three North Yarmouth residents were injured when the car they were in went off the Maine Turnpike Thursday in Kennebunk and struck a tree

Maine Senate Considers Ending Non-Medical Vaccine Exemptions

The Maine Senate is considering ending non-medical vaccine exemptions.

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Lewiston Firefighters Credit Quick Response in Saving Home

No injuries were reported.

5 hours ago in Local

Two Teens Arrested in Crime Spree Across Numerous Maine Towns

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

6 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.

13 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.