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Bangor Police Search for Potential Homicide Suspect

Bangor Police are investigating the death of a man who was found unconscious in the street as a homicide.

Hot, Dry Summers Might Be Cutting Into Maine Lyme Cases

Hot, dry weather over the summer appears to have contributed to a drop in cases of Lyme disease in Maine.

FBI Searching for Drug Suspect Considered ‘Dangerous’

Federal authorities are searching for a suspect in a drug case who fled after being released from jail and is considered “armed and dangerous.”

Two Arrests Made in Naples Drug Bust

Drug agents seized fentanyl in a drug bust in Naples on Monday evening.

Holiday Tree to Arrive in Maine’s Largest City on Thursday

Maine’s largest city will kick off its celebration of the holiday season with the annual arrival of a tree to one of its most visited public spaces.

Judge to Hear Arguments in Ranked Balloting Lawsuit in Maine

A judge is hearing arguments aimed at stopping Maine’s ranked-balloting system, even as votes are being scanned in preparation for declaration of a winner in a congressional race.

Waterville To Recount Ballots On Local Plastic Bag Ban

WATERVILLE, Maine (AP) — Waterville will move ahead in a recount of ballots cast in a referendum to ban plastic…

One Killed in Oakland Fire

OAKLAND, Maine (WGAN)  The State Fire Marshal’s Office says a man died last night when fire swept his small camper in Oakland

Hunters Rescued From Maine Bog With Help of Cell Coordinates

Rescue workers say they saved three hunters from a Maine bog when the sportsmen were up to their hips and stuck.

Maine’s 2 Biggest Mountains to Open for Ski Season

Maine’s two biggest mountains are opening for the ski season.

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Maine School District Responds After Backlash Over Principal’s ICE Costume

The district says the situation occurred off RSU 9 grounds.

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Platner Campaign Experiences Yet Another Shakeup in Staff

The campaign has endured several departures.

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Maine Churches, Schools Open Chapters of Late Charlie Kirk’s Organization

At least 20 Turning Point chapters have been established at colleges, high schools and churches in Maine.

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Boy turns himself in to police following stabbing in Aroostook County

A juvenile accused of stabbing someone during a fight in Caribou on Halloween turned himself in to police.

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Sprinkler system contained fire at Portland senior citizen complex

There were no injuries reported when a fire broke out at the Deering Pavilion on Forest Avenue in Portland.