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Judge Temporarily Blocks Maine’s Gun Waiting Period

Thursday’s decision by U.S. District Court Judge Lance Walker strongly sided with the plaintiff’s. 

Slick road conditions a factor in deadly crash on I-95 in Ogunquit

Two people were killed on I-95 in Ogunquit during Thursday’s storm after a crash involving a tractor-trailer at mile 14 southbound.

Concrete saw blamed for carbon monoxide leak that sickened children at Kittery daycare

Fire investigators say a carbon monoxide leak at a Kittery daycare was caused by a concrete saw.

Judge sides with gun advocates and pauses Maine gun law enacted in wake of Lewiston mass shooting

A federal judge on Thursday put a hold on a new three-day waiting period for gun purchases in Maine after reviewing a lawsuit filed against the rule by gun rights groups.

Snowstorm Pattern Continues in Maine, More Snow This Weekend

Maine is now getting a steady flow of storms every several days after an early winter with very little snow.

Lincoln Police Shoot, Kill Man in Altercation

Officers say they were called to a home on Whale Street where Derek Beach had violated an order against him.

Florida Sex Offender Arrested in Maine

U.S. Marshals arrested 34-year-old Christopher Peet at a home in Bangor Wednesday.

Maine Native Takes Swipe at Trump Actions in Committee Hearing

Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette took aim at the Trump administration’s recent firing of 17 inspectors general.

7 Cases of Bird Flu Reported in Cumberland, York Counties

The agency says four New England states also reported bird flu cases in domesticated poultry in recent weeks.

One Dead from House Fire in East Millinocket

One person was found dead inside.

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