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Police ask for public’s help in finding missing man from Greenbush

Police are searching for a missing man from Greenbush.

What to know about the Supreme Court case about immunity for former President Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has scheduled a special session to hear arguments over whether former President Donald Trump can be prosecuted over…

Hearing underway for possible removal of Oxford County Sheriff

The state held its first hearing related to the requested removal of Oxford County Sheriff Christopher Wainwright.

Prosecutors to make history with opening statements in hush money case against Trump

NEW YORK (AP) — For the first time in history, prosecutors will present a criminal case against a former American…

Marijuana grow busted in Maine as feds investigate trend in 20 states

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The high electricity consumption of a home, its cardboard-covered windows and odor of marijuana drew law…

Lawyers set to focus on picking alternates as Trump’s hush money trial resumes

NEW YORK (AP) — Jury selection in the hush money trial of former President Donald Trump is set to resume Friday following a…

York County deputies recognize Good Samaritan who pulled driver out of burning vehicle

Police have recognized the Good Samaritan who pulled a driver from a burning vehicle in Lebanon.

Maine man sentenced for making online threat directed at Jewish people

A Buxton man who posted a threat against the Jewish community during Rosh Hashanah was sentenced to a year and one day in prison on Thursday.

Judge hears testimony in man’s bid for a new trial for girl’s 1988 killing

A Maine man convicted of killing a 12-year-old girl more than three decades ago launched his latest bid on Thursday for a new trial by trying to convince a judge that advances in DNA testing raise questions about his guilt.

Sweeping gun legislation approved by Maine lawmakers following Lewiston mass shooting

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Legislature approved sweeping gun safety legislation including background checks on private gun sales, waiting periods for gun purchases and criminalizing gun sales to prohibited people before adjourning Thursday morning, nearly six months after the deadliest shooting in state history.

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Bangor Swears in New City Councilor Who Went to Prison for Manslaughter

The election of Angela Walker sparked outrage on conservative social media and concern from some Maine Republicans.

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Platner Calls for Replacement of Democratic Leader After Senate Shutdown Vote

Schumer and most Democrats voted against the early Republican proposal to move toward ending the shutdown

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Jury Deliberating in Knox County Manslaughter Case

Closing arguments took place on Monday, followed by jury deliberation.

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Layoffs anticipated as part of partnership between Knox County and Two Bridges Jail

Knox County Jail will lay off some staff and no longer house long-term prisoners as the county deals with financial issues.

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Police seek 2 men wanted in ATM jackpotting scheme in Maine

Police in Lincoln County are searching for two suspects wanted for taking money from ATMs back in February.