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Sheriff’s Deputy in Maine shot in leg during altercation

Police are investigating an early morning disturbance in Minot that resulted in the shooting of a deputy and a fire at a residence.

Search for Washburn woman who went missing in 2021 continues

Maine State Police are looking for leads as they investigate the disappearance of a 36-year-old woman from Washburn.

Crash causes structural damage to Andover business

Police say a driver’s foot slid off the brake and hit the gas pedal by accident when they crashed into a storefront in Andover Tuesday morning.

Maine mass shooting commission gets subpoena power

The independent commission investigating the deadliest shooting in Maine history was granted subpoena power to compel witnesses to testify or produce documents Tuesday.

Bishop Robert Deeley, leader of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland, to retire in May

The man who has led the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland for the past decade is retiring in May, according to reports.

Feel the need for speed? Late president’s 75-mph speedboat is up for auction

KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine (AP) It seems former President George H.W. Bush felt the need for speed in the waters off Maine, where he kept a nearly 1,000 horsepower speedboat. And for the right price, someone else can experience its excitement.

Unhoused man charged with drug trafficking, assaulting officers in Portland

An unhoused man was charged with trafficking fentanyl and assaulting a police officer in Portland over the weekend.

Gov. Mills takes formal step to remove Oxford County Sheriff

Gov. Janet Mills on Friday signed an executive order establishing a formal process to remove a county sheriff from office. 

Gunfire in Saco leads to active search for suspects

Police in Saco asked residents to shelter in place Friday afternoon while they searched for suspects after an exchange of gunfire and vehicle crash at a busy intersection spurred a brief citywide school lockdown.

‘Catalyst’ in deadly Woodford St. robbery to serve 8 years in state prison

A man who set up a robbery that turned deadly in will serve 8 years in prison, according to reports.

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Midcoast Maine Town Allows Transgender Student to Play Girls Basketball.

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The 3-2 decision came after a group of parents flocked to a select board meeting last Tuesday to speak out against the child place on the team, which led to town officials calling this meeting.

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Arctic air hits much of the US, bringing snow to some areas and very chilly temperatures to Florida

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Some of this autumn's coldest weather yet is bearing down on the United States, enveloping the eastern two-thirds of the country in Arctic air on Monday and affecting millions of people.

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MLB, sportsbooks cap bets on individual pitches in response to pitch-rigging scandal

Major League Baseball said its authorized gaming operators will cap bets on individual pitches at $200 and exclude them from parlays, a day after two Cleveland Guardians players were indicted and accused of rigging pitches at the behest of gamblers.

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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