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Maine man accused of shooting at vehicle involved in police pursuit

A Maine man faces charges after police say he shot at a vehicle that was being chased by officers in Acton.

Woman who lost husband and son in Lewiston shooting uses probate process to obtain gunman’s records

A woman who lost her husband and son in Maine’s deadliest shooting is seeking the gunman’s health and military records through the probate process.

Portland Ranked Among Top Small Cities in America

The study from WalletHub compared more than 1,300 cities based their safety, affordability and quality of life.

Portland Considers Zoning Changes to Increase City Density

The Press Herald reports the possible zoning changes are aimed at promoting a denser city.

Dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas go on strike

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas began walking picket lines early Tuesday in a strike over…

Building damaged by car fire in Lewiston

There’s damage to a building in Lewiston after a car fire early Sunday morning.

Maine Police Academy to Decide on Expanding Officer Discipline

The new standards would let the academy decertify or discipline officers for actions including harassment

Man Accused of Murder in Bangor Back in Maine from Mass.

Richard Thorpe faces murder charges in the death of his ex-girlfriends, 39-year-old Virginia Cookson.

Body recovered after fire in Mexico

A fatal fire in the town of Mexico is under investigation.

Multiple injuries following rollover crash in Freeport

A rollover crash in Freeport Friday morning sent four people to the hospital.

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Flight cancellations and delays worsen as government shutdown drags on

The pain Americans are facing at airports across the country is expected to get worse this week if Congress is unable to reach a deal to reopen the federal government.

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Maine’s King Among Senators to Break Shutdown Deadlock

The Senate voted 60-40 to move toward passing compromise legislation to fund the government

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Mills Slams Trump Administration’s Move to Block SNAP Benefits

Mills made the statement Sunday after the Supreme Court late Friday temporarily blocked a lower court’s order for SNAP funding to be distributed.

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Wells Police Investigate Rash of Overnight Vehicle Burglaries

Police are asking Wells residents and businesses in the area to review any available video footage.

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Dixfield Sawmill Heavily Damaged by Fire

The Maine Fire Marshal's Office assisted with the investigation.