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Arrest related to South Portland shooting prompts lockdown at Gorham schools

Gorham schools were placed in “secure status” on Thursday while police made an arrest nearby as part of a shooting investigation.

Acadia National Park to remain mostly operational amid government shutdown

The popular Cadillac Summit Road at Acadia National Park will be closed to motor vehicles as a result of the ongoing federal government shutdown.

Westbrook Police Seek Help To Locate Missing Woman

She is known to frequent the Westbrook and Portland area.

Maine Family Planning to Stop Primary Care Over Medicaid Cuts

Maine Family Planning has informed its primary care patients it will no longer be providing primary care

Lewiston Woman in Months-Long Drug Trafficking Investigation

Agents say they got a search warrant and found a large quantity of drugs and several guns in the home.

Man Leads Chase, Attempts to Flee Twice Before Arrest Near Turner

Deputies say the man became confrontational at a traffic stop on Conant Road in Turner.

Investigation launched after 250 ballots show up in mail at Maine home

The state has launched an investigation into a report that a Maine woman received 250 blank ballots in the mail this week.

Northern Light Health, Anthem extend contract for another 30 days

Northern Light Health and Anthem agreed Wednesday to extend contract negotiations for another 30 days.

Aroostook County Democrat is Latest Candidate to Run for Sen. Collins Seat

He becomes the eighth Democratic candidate to oppose Collins

Collins, King Vote for Failed Plan to Block Govt Shutdown

Senator King notably broke with Democrats, whom he typically sides with, to back the spending plan.

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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

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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

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

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Portland Passes $19.00 Minimum Wage by Wide Margin

Almost 63 percent of Portland voters cast a ballot to increase Portland's minimum wage.

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Maine Voters Pass Gun Law, Reject Voter ID by Wide Margins

A sweep by Democrats across the country in Tuesday's election has carried over into ballot measures in Maine.