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Man’s Death in Hampton, New Hampshire Ruled Homicide

Authorities investigating a suspicious death in Hampton have released the victim’s name but not how he died.

Tractor Trailer Catches Fire on Turnpike

KENNEBUNK, Maine (WGAN)  State Police say a tractor trailer was destroyed early Monday morning after it caught fire on the Maine Turnpike in Kennebunk

APNewsBreak: Numbers of Maine Lawmakers Who Went on to Lobby

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   At least 14 Democrat and eight Republican lawmakers in Maine have gone on to register as paid lobbyists over the past three decades, a practice that is being targeted by a bill moving through the Legislature

I-95, I-295 Signs to Provide Real-Time Traffic Info in Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The Maine Department of Transportation and the Maine Turnpike Authority say signs with real-time traffic conditions are going to be ready in time for the summer travel season

Protection of Rare Whale, Fishing Rules on Agenda this Week

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP)   A federal government group that seeks to keep whales safe from threats is meeting in Rhode Island this week to try to find solutions to save the North Atlantic right whale

Amtrak Hits Person in Biddeford

A person was struck by an Amtrak Downeaster train Sunday evening, according to Biddeford Police.

Meds Stolen from Rockland School

Student medications were stolen from a school in Rockland on Saturday morning.

Maine Unemployment Rate Ticks Upward but Remains Low

Unemployment has ticked up in March in Maine but still remains low.

Augusta City Center Computer Network to Remain Offline Until Monday

The Augusta City Center in Maine’s capital city will remain shut down until at least Monday because damage inflicted by a computer virus.

Coast Guard, Marine Patrol Suspend Search for Man Who Fell in the Kennebec River

The Coast Guard has suspended the search for a Wisconsin man who fell into the Kennebec River.

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Lewiston Firefighters Credit Quick Response in Saving Home

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No injuries were reported.

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Two Teens Arrested in Crime Spree Across Numerous Maine Towns

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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

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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.