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Police: Man Injured while Trying to Run Away

RAYMOND, Maine (WGAN)  The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office says a man is in the hospital after hurting himself trying to run away from police

Massive Turbine Must be Replaced on USS Michael Monsoor

BATH, Maine (AP)   The second of three stealthy destroyers is going to have one of its massive turbines replaced

Mayor Renews Push to Give Local Voting Rights to Noncitizens

Portland’s mayor and a city councilor are renewing a push to allow some noncitizens to vote in local elections.

Plane Lands on Belly, Causes Delay

A plane landed on its belly at a Maine airport without causing injuries or a fire.

Pilot Glides to Water Landing After Engine Seizes in Flight

Maine officials say a pilot glided to a river landing when his plane’s engine seized up mid-flight.

Maine Police Department is Shaming Shoplifters

A police department in Maine is going to start shaming shoplifters by posting mug shots online to deal with an “out-of-control” problem.

Convicted Murderer of Own Grandmother Wants Reduced Sentence

A Maine man convicted of murdering his grandmother and setting fire to her house is arguing for a lighter sentence, with his attorney arguing the crime wasn’t “the worst of the worst.”

Fire at Historic Fairground Blamed on Electrical Malfunction

FRYEBURG, Maine (AP)   The Maine Fire Marshal’s office says the blaze that destroyed two buildings and damaged several others at a historic fairground was accidental

LePage Won’t Budge to Approve Medicaid Expansion

Maine’s fiscally conservative governor says he’d rather go to jail before expanding Medicaid and putting the state in “red ink.”

Auburn Man Charged in Two Separate Shootings in Lewiston

LEWISTON, Maine (WGAN)  Lewiston Police say an Auburn man has been charged in connection with a shooting in Lewiston

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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.

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Man Accused of Threatening to Detonate Bomb During Bangor Burglary

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

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CMP Transformer Move to Delay Traffic Through Scarborough

Drivers are asked to plan alternate routes and expect delays.

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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.