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Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Mass as pontiff a day after his election

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Mass on Friday, a day after his historic election as the first North…

Bill to Kill Gorham Connector Rejected in Committee

The bill would repeal the 2017 law that authorized the Maine Turnpike Authority to construct a tollway connector

Maine AG Asks US Supreme Court to Deny Rep Libby’s Request

AG Frey filed a response Thursday to Libby’s application.

Washington County man sentenced for 2017 killing

A third defendant charged in the killing of a Whitneyville man in 2017 has been sentenced.

Fire near Auburn City Hall caused by underground pipe work

Fire officials say a fire in front of Auburn City Hall on Thursday was sparked during the installation of a storm drain liner.

Missing woman sought by Westbrook police found

Police said Thursday that Kiden has been located.

Maine Man Dead in Milbridge Crash

The crash remains under investigation.

Federal Judge Blocks Maine Church a Second Time in Building Sale

The church has immediately filed an appeal to a higher court in Boston.

Maine Man Arrested in Nationwide Child Sex Sting

He was one of more than 200 people arrested in the FBI child sex abuse sting.

Maine Man Pleads Not Guilty to Murder of Girlfriend’s Son

Police say Daniel Markey got into a fight with 38-year-old Christopher Nickerson.

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