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School Bus Catches Fire

ORONO, Maine (AP) Officials say students and staff escaped unharmed from a Maine high school bus that caught fire leaving the University of Maine.

Teenager Charged with Murder in Death of Bowdoinham Woman

Maine State Police say they’ve arrested a teenage boy as part of an investigation into the death of a woman in Bowdoinham.

Auburn Man Charged After Marijuana Raid in Twin Cities

PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN)  An Auburn man has been arrested and charged in connection to a large marijuana bust

Three Arrested After Drug Raid in Brewer

BREWER, Maine (WGAN)  The Brewer Police Department says three people have been arrested after a drug bust in town

Maryland Man Injured in Snowmobile Accident on Rangeley Lake

RANGELEY LAKE, Maine (WGAN)  Maine Game Wardens say a Maryland man has been seriously injured after a snowmobile accident on Rangeley Lake

Neighbors Say DHHS, Police Alerted Before Child’s Death

BELFAST, Maine (AP)   Former neighbors of a couple accused of fatally beating a 10-year-old girl said they heard abuse and reported it to police and the Maine Department of Health and Human Services

More Lobbyists, Lawmakers Demand Change at Maine Statehouse

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   More lobbyists and lawmakers inspired by the #MeToo movement are coming forward to publicly share their stories of sexual harassment at the Maine Statehouse

Maine Inns to File for Bankruptcy, Avoid Foreclosure Auction

The owners of two Maine inns will file for bankruptcy to avoid looming foreclosures.

Flu Deaths Reach 55 in Maine, but New Cases Dropping

Another three people have died from the flu in Maine, bringing the season’s total to 55. But there are also signs that the worst of the season is over.

Council Approves Bills Aimed at Curbing Gun Violence

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP   Three bills aimed at preventing gun violence are going to be debated by Maine lawmakers

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2nd graders reported missing in Topsham found safe

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

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74-Year-Old Kennebec County Woman Missing Since Halloween

Deputies have released a missing person alert for Bonnie Frappie.

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New York City Murder Suspect Arrested on E-Scooter in Maine

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The U.S. Marshals Service says its investigation indicated the suspect was living in Maine.

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Democratic Maine Rep. Jared Golden won’t seek reelection in competitive US House district

Maine Democratic Rep. Jared Golden, who represents one of the most competitive U.S. House districts in the country, said Wednesday he will not seek reelection.

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1 person in custody after shooting in Cape Elizabeth

One person was taken into custody in connection with a shooting Wednesday afternoon in Cape Elizabeth.