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Police Charge Suspect in Unity Robbery, Currently Searching for Him

UNITY, Maine (WGAN)  The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office says they have charged a Brooks man in connection with a robbery in Unity earlier this week

Arrest Made Following Spate of Robberies in Southern Maine

Westbrook police have made an arrest following a spate of armed robberies across southern Maine.

Prosecutors Will Remain in Trial of Child Abuse Death

A judge has rejected a request by defense attorneys to prove prosecutors handling the case of a Maine mother accused of beating her 10-year-old daughter to death with her husband’s help.

Maine House Passes Conversion Therapy Ban After Fiery Debate

Passions boiled over during a debate in the Maine House over a bill to ban conversion therapy, causing the House speaker to suspend debate at one point so tensions could simmer before members cast their vote.

Wounded, Missing Dog Found

BUXTON, Maine (WGAN)  Police say a dog that ran away after being shot on Thursday has been found and is back in the owner’s possession

Officials: 6 Students Diagnosed with Whooping Cough

SANFORD, Maine (AP)   Maine school officials say six students in Sanford have been diagnosed with whooping cough

Acadia Park Carriage Paths Closed During ‘Mud Season’

BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP) — It’s a sure sign of spring at Maine’s Acadia National Park: The carriage paths are shut down until further notice because of “mud season.”

Police Release Surveillance Videos of Wednesday OOB Robbery

OLD ORCHARD BEACH, ME (WGAN)- Old Orchard Police have released photos of the suspect in the armed robbery at the…

Bangor Man Sentenced on Child Porn Charges

BANGOR, Maine (WGAN)  A Bangor man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison on child pornography charges

Police Investigating After Dogs Reportedly Shot

BUXTON, Maine (WGAN)  Buxton Police are looking for the public’s help finding a wounded dog

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