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High Court Affirms Landlord Conviction in Fire that Killed 6

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Maine’s highest court is turning down an appeal from a Portland landlord who was convicted of a code violation stemming from a fire that killed six people at one of his properties

Candidate ‘Frustrated’ with Fundraiser Over Shooting Insults

LEWISTON, Maine (AP)   A Maine House candidate says she is “frustrated” by an online fundraising campaign on her behalf after her former competitor called a Florida high school shooting survivor a “skinhead lesbian” and called another a “bald-faced liar.”

Man Drowns in Lake, Alcohol Believed to Have Played a Role

BRIDGTON, Maine (AP)   Police in Maine say alcohol may have been a factor in a man’s drowning

Motorcyclist Failed to Notice Turning Car in Fatal Crash

Police in Maine say a motorcyclist slammed into the back of a car, causing his vehicle to bounce into oncoming traffic and resulting in a fatal crash.

Woman Pulled From Burning Vehicle Dies

A 65-year-old woman who was pulled from a burning car in Maine has died.

Baldwin Crash Injures Two

Baldwin, Maine (WGAN) – A crash at the corner of the Depot Road and Route 113 in Baldwin last night left the two drivers hurt.

Rabid Groundhog Attacks Dog Near Home

BUCKSPORT, Maine (AP) — Police in Maine say a groundhog that attacked a dog has tested positive for rabies.

USM Gets Generous Donation to Build Arts Center

$1 million has been donated to the University of Southern Maine.

Two Cars Collide in Buxton Drag Race

Two men were arrested after a drag race in Buxton.

Waterboro Man Charged with Unlawful Sexual Contact

WATERBORO, Maine (WGAN)  A Maine man has been charged following a report about possible child sexual abuse

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Child Molestation Suspect from Rhode Island Arrested in Maine

Wright was wanted on three counts of first-degree child molestation, and two counts of second-degree child molestation. 

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Barn in Arundel Destroyed in Large Nighttime Fire

Firefighters from Arundel were on the scene for close to four hours

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Portland Farmer’s Market Outdoor Season Starts Saturday

Market organizers are once again matching purchases made through SNAP and EBT.

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12-year-old Skowhegan girl found safe after going missing for 3 days

A 12-year-old Skowhegan girl has been found safe after she was reported missing.

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U.S. Marshals arrest Rhode Island man in Maine for child molestation

A Rhode Island man wanted on five counts of child molestation was arrested in Maine.