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Man Arrested for Threats Against the University of New England

The suspect was detained, evaluated at a local hospital, and then taken to the York County Jail.

Westbrook Man Sentenced for Drug Trafficking in Federal Court

The FBI led the investigation with help from the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency

Authorities seize bomb-making materials at home of Cornish man accused of threatening UNE

A Cornish man accused of making threatening comments directed at the University of New England in Biddeford faces charges including terrorizing.

U.S. Justice Department sues Maine following denial of request for voter information

The U.S. Department of Justice is suing the state of Maine and Secretary of State Shenna Bellows over her refusal to provide voter information.

Meteorologist Sees Little Rain Ahead for Maine This Fall

The region received less than half the normal amount of rain from June through August.

Maine Shrimp Industry Struggling, With Fishermen Catching Few in 2025

Fishermen have been under a moratorium on catching shrimp for more than a decade.

Sen. Collins Pushes for NIH Funding, Criticizes Medicaid Cuts in Appearance

Collins spoke at Monday’s World Medical Innovation Forum in Boston

Cape Elizabeth Man to Pay $1.24M to Settle COVID Loan Lawsuit

Federal prosecutors say a man used a loan intended to help businesses fend off pandemic hardships for personal enrichment.

Scarborough assistant principal killed in fiery crash in Cumberland

A man accused of leading police on a chase on I-295 was killed when his vehicle crashed into the woods Saturday night in Cumberland.

Federal official says parent detained by ICE outside of Portland school faces domestic violence charge

Portland Police say a parent detained by immigration agents outside of a school had been arrested and charged with domestic violence the day before.

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Human Remains Found in Aroostook County

State police confirmed Tuesday that a Blaine resident discovered the remains last Thursday.

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Police Break Up Argument at Maine Polling Place Over Transgender Athletes

The election warden called police after a argument broke out.

6 hours ago in Local

Red Flag Law, voter ID measure appear on Maine ballot this Election Day

Voters in Maine headed to the polls Tuesday to weigh in on two major questions on the state ballot.

6 hours ago in Local

Thousands without power as strong wind gusts topple power lines in Maine

POWERLINES TELOPHONE POLES UTILITY POLES

Strong winds knocked out power to nearly 25,000 CMP customers at one point on Tuesday.

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Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in US history, dies at 84

Dick Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in U.S. history and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq, has died at age 84.