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One Person Dead in Saco House Fire

A fire in Saco Saturday night left one person dead.

A year later, no arrests in Bucksport toddler’s murder

One year after a two-year-old girl was found dead in Bucksport, and months after her death was ruled a homicide, police have made no arrests.

Maine Unemployment Rate Rose Slightly in September

Unemployment ticked up very slightly in the state of Maine in September.

Bonfire Canceled, Minor Arrested After Social Media Dustup

Police in a Maine city say an underage person has been arrested and a homecoming bonfire canceled in the wake of a flare-up on social media.

UMaine System Enrollment Increases Following Slight Decline

Officials say enrollment in the University of Maine system has increased following a small decline last fall.

LePage Says Health “Excellent” After Cardiac “Issue”

Republican Gov. Paul LePage calls his health “excellent” following a “cardiac issue.”

Maine Town Needs to Reschedule Vote Over Signature Error

Residents of a Maine town were due to vote on a new police building, but officials say they will now have to reschedule the vote due to a signing error.

UMaine Team Gets Help in Battle with Salmon-Ruining Lice

The University of Maine is getting a boost from the federal government for a pair of aquaculture projects, one of which addresses a pest problem in worldwide salmon farming.

Prosecutors Want to Try Parents Together for Child’s Death

Prosecutors in the case of a Maine mother charged with beating her 10-year-old daughter to death with her husband’s help want to try the couple together with separate juries.

Mainers Express Concerns Over Transmission Line Project

Some Maine residents have shared their concerns with the state about a proposed 145-mile power transmission line.

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Bangor man arrested after alleged stabbing at McDonald’s

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The male victim was transported to a local hospital and is being treated for injuries that are not considered life threatening.

50 minutes ago in Local

Last push for both sides of voter ID debate as election day draws near

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If passed by the voters, legal ID will be required at polling sites and will add restrictions to absentee voting.

18 hours ago in Local

An Accused Drunk Driver Arrested for Driving the Wrong Way on I-295

The driver was charged with an OUI and Reckless Conduct with a Dangerous Weapon.

2 days ago in Trending, World

King Charles III strips Prince Andrew of titles and evicts him from royal residence

King Charles III on Thursday stripped his disgraced brother Prince Andrew of his remaining titles and evicted him from his royal residence after weeks of pressure to act over his relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Buckingham Palace said.

2 days ago in Local

Lobster Population Drops in New England, Overfishing Declared

A regulatory agency says lobster stock has declined by 34% since 2018