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Lewiston Woman Stabbed to Death Outside Laundromat

Police in Maine are investigating the killing of a woman who was stabbed outside of a laundromat in downtown Lewiston.

New Wave of Invasive Pest is Something to Get Crabby About

BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) – The invasive green crabs that cause havoc in coastal New England ecosystems might soon become more…

Rapper Buys Every Seat in House, Takes Strangers to Movies

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) – A Maine rapper surprised moviegoers with free tickets to a sci-fi satire movie in Portland. Rory…

UMaine Professor Cleared in Sexual Harassment Cases

ORONO, Maine (AP) – A University of Maine professor who was accused of sexual harassment has been cleared. The Bangor…

Shots Fired In Lewiston Second Straight Weekend

Shots were fired on Horton street around 6:30 Friday night.

Investigation Into CMP Expands

The outside group hired to investigate complaints about Central Maine Power bills is expanding its review to include the utility’s customer service performance.

Maine Man Leads Westbrook Police on Pursuit

A police pursuit that began in Westbrook ended with one man behind bars.

Woman Killed in Single-Car Crash May Have Had Medical Event

PALMYRA, Maine (AP) – Police say a 58-year-old woman died in a single-vehicle crash in Maine when her car left…

LePage defends hold-up on public campaign funds

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) _ Republican Gov. Paul LePage is defending his refusal to release over $1 million in overdue public…

Mackworth Island Reopens Following Storm

Travel to an island with popular trails near Portland, Maine, has reopened three days after a powerful storm knocked down trees and power lines.

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Right Whale, Found Off Maine Coast, Growing in Population

The whales have shown a trend of slow population growth over the past four years.

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New Hampshire Man Faces Attempted Murder After York Co. Stabbing

Deputies say the victim was taken to Maine Medical Center in Portland.

20 hours ago in Local

Man Accused of Threatening to Detonate Bomb During Bangor Burglary

Officers say they found the suspect inside a closed business in Bangor

21 hours ago in Local

CMP Transformer Move to Delay Traffic Through Scarborough

Drivers are asked to plan alternate routes and expect delays.

22 hours ago in Local

Standish woman accused of fatally shooting boyfriend appears in court

A Standish woman charged with murder for the shooting death of her boyfriend made her first court appearance on Monday.