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Buxton Man Sentenced on OUI-Related Charges

Cumberland County District Attorney Stephanie Anderson says John Forbis was sentenced on Monday in Cumberland County Superior Court.

Portland Police Asking for Help Solving 1998 Murder

18-year-old Robert Joyal, a Gorham high school student, was killed on April 4th, 1998.

Man Charged With Sending Fake Emails From Local Officials

A Maine man faces federal charges of sending false, threatening emails that appeared to be from local police and education officials.

Veterinary Technology Firm Receives Approval for Expansion

A city planning board has approved an expansion for a veterinary technology firm that will allow the group to hire 600 more employees.

Struggling Maine Town Votes to Keep Own Fire Department

A Maine town struggling with a shortage of firefighters has voted to keep its own fire department, despite a proposal to pay another community to share them.

Two Arrested on Drug Charges in Bangor

Bangor police say two people are under arrest on drug charges after a traffic stop Tuesday morning.

Judge: Ranked-Choice Voting Ready for Maine’s June Elections

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A Maine judge is ordering the state to implement ranked-choice voting for June primary elections

Large Amount of Heroin Seized in Augusta, Four Arrested

AUGUSTA, Maine (WGAN)  The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency says four people have been arrested after a hotel was raided in the city

Bills Address Mental Health, ‘High-Risk’ Individuals

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine courts could keep “high-risk” individuals from possessing firearms under legislation that lawmakers are considering

The Latest: Gov Refuses to Seek Medicaid Funding by Deadline

Republican Gov. Paul LePage blames lawmakers for his refusal to meet a deadline to ask for $500 million in annual federal funding for voter-approved Medicaid expansion

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Portland Jetport Bracing for Cancellations with Air Traffic Reduction Order

The Jetport is encouraging passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport.

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Police Looking for 17-Year-Old Missing Since Sunday

Officers say Mary Hembree was supposed to be spending the night with friends in Brewer.

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2nd graders reported missing in Topsham found safe

The Sagadahoc County Emergency Management Agency has confirmed that both girls have been found safe.

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Police say repo agent shot at while trying to retrieve vehicle of Cape Elizabeth man

A Cape Elizabeth man is accused of shooting at a repossession agent who came to collect his car on Wednesday.

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Missing Mildbridge woman being sought by police

Police in Washington County are asking for help locating a woman who was last heard from on Wednesday.