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Maine man charged with murder after wife found dead at parents’ home

A Belfast man accused of killing his wife at his parents’ home has been charged with murder.

Sen Collins Warns Trump About Funding Freeze

Collins believes efforts by Elon Musk and his team to block spending are unconstitutional.

Voter ID to be on Maine Ballot in November

A conservative group in the state has been gathering petitions to get an act on the ballot.

Mainers Sharply Divided on Party Lines Over Trump Performance

The President’s overall performance approval rating is 45 percent.

High-speed chase involving U-Haul van ends with crash in Winthrop

Two men who led police on a chase in a stolen U-Haul van were taken into custody after crashing into a FedEx truck in Winthrop.

Lengthy standoff in North Berwick ends with arrest of man and his mother

A standoff in North Berwick Tuesday night ended peacefully with the arrest of a Maine man and his mother.

1 woman killed, another critically injured after incident in Readfield

A suspect was taken into custody after a death in Readfield on Wednesday.

Ski Patrol at Sunday River Looking to Unionize

They are hoping to join the United Mountain Workers union

Portland Fire Dept Asking for Public Help with Tight Snowy Streets

The department says crews have encountered numerous impassable streets in in the city because of improperly parked vehicles.

Longtime Maine Head of Marine Resources Stepping Down

The announcement comes about a month after Keliher cursed at lobstermen during a public meeting.

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Stabbing incident in downtown Portland leads to hospitalization, arrest

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Police have arrested 44-year-old Stephanie Vierkant, who's currently unhoused, on charges of domestic violence aggravated assault.

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Otisfield man charged with making bomb threat toward elementary school

A man from Otisfield is accused of making a bomb threat directed at a local elementary school.

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Central Maine Power’s rate change request met with criticism from public advocate

Central Maine Power is again requesting a rate change after its previous request was turned down by regulators.

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Waldoboro Police Looking for Missing Man

Officers first announced the man was missing last Friday.

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New Scam Targets Mainers With QR Code for Payments

The message included a QR code with payment instructions and a list of violations.