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New Hampshire Man with Mushrooms Tries to Evade York Police

Police in Maine arrested a New Hampshire man Tuesday and charged him with eluding an officer and drug possession.

Victim of Alleged Sexual Assault in a Maine Prison Van Awarded $1.1 Million

A former Maine prison guard has been ordered to pay over $1 million to a woman he allegedly sexually assaulted.

20-Year-Old Student Dies in Single Car Crash

Police say that a 20-year-old man has died in a single car crash.

Report Says Fishing Rule Might Put Whales at More Risk

A report about a critically endangered whale authored by federal scientists says some regulations that are supposed to protect them aren’t working and might have unintended consequences for the animals.

Mills Comes out Ahead in Latest Fundraising Reports

Candidates vying to replace Maine’s Republican governor say they’ve raised more than $3 million weeks ahead of November’s election.

Duck Hunter Stuck in Mud for Half a Day

A man who found himself stuck in the mud is now free.

School Committee Approves Funding for Homeless Program

A local school committee in Maine has voted to fund a homeless student program after the Maine Department of Education rejected the school’s application for federal funding.

Man Pleads No Contest in Fatal Crash

A Maine man has reached a plea deal in connection to a crash that killed a 73-year-old woman.

Potential Buyer Emerges for Crab Island

A real estate broker for a Maine island once owned by Arctic explorer Robert Peary says the island has a potential buyer.

Teacher Accused Of Sexual Assault

Freeport, Me (WGAN) – A teacher at a christian school in Maine is facing charges of having sex with a student.

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Otisfield man charged with making bomb threat toward elementary school

A man from Otisfield is accused of making a bomb threat directed at a local elementary school.

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Central Maine Power’s rate change request met with criticism from public advocate

Central Maine Power is again requesting a rate change after its previous request was turned down by regulators.

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Waldoboro Police Looking for Missing Man

Officers first announced the man was missing last Friday.

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New Scam Targets Mainers With QR Code for Payments

The message included a QR code with payment instructions and a list of violations.

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Bates College Lifts Shelter-In-Place as Lewiston Police Search for Armed Man

Students at Bates College in Lewiston were told to shelter-in-place Thursday afternoon due to reports of a man with a gun.