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Pedestrian Injured in Auburn Bridge Crash

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge in Auburn Monday, closing down traffic for just over an hour.

Fire tears through historic farmhouse in Dixfield, killing dog

A dog was killed in a fire at a farmhouse in Dixfield on Sunday.

State Fire Marshall’s Office Investigating Turnpike Authority Garage Fire

The Auburn Fire Department says it found the 6 bay garage fully involved when they arrived.

Smaller Snowstorms Lining Up Every Few Days in Maine

AccuWeather Meteorologist Joe Lundberg says the storms are not bringing heavy snowfall totals because of how they started.

I-295 Crash Backs Up Traffic on I-295 Near Freeport

The van was blocking the left lane, leading to the backup.

Main Turnpike Garage Fire Destroys Building, Vehicles

No one was injured and the fire did not spread to other buildings in the yard.

Bill Would Increase Maine Hotel Taxes For School Construction

The bill is meant to reduce property taxes used for education.

Woman Could Face Charges After Sunday Auburn Crash

Officers say speed and distracted driving were likely a factor in the crash.

Portland Police Investigating Fatality Crash

The Portland Police Department and its Crash Reconstruction Team are investigating.

Rep. Jared Golden optimistic about Canada tariffs despite economic concerns.

With Canada being responsible for 70% of Maine’s imports, many economists say that the 25% tariff levied on Maine’s northern neighbor on Saturday could have many detrimental impacts on everything in the pine tree state, from electricity and oil to lobster and wood products. 

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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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Officers first announced the man was missing last Friday.

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