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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

Woman Jailed for Calling Officials “My Target” in Gun Video

Police have arrested a Maine woman who posted a video of herself target shooting while listing city officials by name and describing them as “my target.”

Historic Train Depot Building Now Up for Sale for $165,000

YARMOUTH, Maine (AP)   A historic train depot located in a Maine village is now up for sale

Money for Maine’s Marine Businesses Stems from Voter Bond

ORONO, Maine (AP)   The University of Maine says a group it leads is investing more than $14 million in businesses and infrastructure to try to grow marine jobs in the state

Maine Fox Hunt Ending for the Winter on Wednesday

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine’s fox hunting season is ending for the winter

Maine Governor Proposes Another Voter ID Bill

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine’s Republican governor is again trying to require Mainers to present photo ID to vote

Autopsy Concludes Teen Died from Intoxication, Hypothermia

ORONO, Maine (AP)   The state medical examiner’s office said alcohol, cocaine and cold temperatures caused the death of a teenager found in a snowbank in Orono, Maine

Regulators to Look into High Bills, Service Complaints

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Utility regulars say they’ll look into Central Maine Power customer complaints about skyrocketing bills and poor service

Woman’s Death Ruled A Homicide

BOWDOINHAM, Maine (AP) _ Maine State Police say a woman was found seriously injured inside her home and then died at a hospital.

Parents Torture Little Girl To Death

STOCKTON SPRINGS, Maine (AP) _ Court documents indicate the mother and stepfather of a 10-year-old girl in Maine beat her regularly and staged a scene in the home to make it appear that her death was an accident.

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Three Shooting Suspects From New Hampshire Thought to be in Maine

Officers say several callers reported gunshots around 1:21 a.m. Saturday.

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Maine State Police Seek Help With 50-Year-Old Arson Death

Police say they found a burned-out green 1971 Chrysler station wagon with Massachusetts registration.

1 day ago in Local

A House Fire in a South Portland Leaves Occupant Homeless

Fire Crews responded to the house fire on Cole Street, Friday night. The Red Cross is currently helping with providing temporary lodging for the displaced occupant.

1 day ago in Local

A Fatal Fire in Readfield, Claims a Life of a Woman

75-year-old Carolyn Wentworth was found dead hours after the fire was extinguished. Her husband, 74-year-old Jerrold Wentworth, was resecured by neighbors and is currently in serious condition at the Maine General Medical Center in Augusta.

2 days ago in Local

Driver cited after rear-ending MTA maintenance vehicle in Cumberland

A maintenance worker with the Maine Turnpike Authority suffered minor injuries when their truck was rear-ended in Cumberland Friday morning.