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Teenage passenger killed after vehicle goes airborne in Steuben

Maine State Police have identified two teenagers involved in a fatal crash in Steuben.

Skiing Santas hit the slopes in Maine

NEWRY, Maine (AP) Ho ho ho, away they go — Santa’s helpers took the day off on Sunday with a few hundred of the jolly ol’ elves hitting the slopes.

Black ice on 1-95 causes 20 crashes and slide offs Saturday

Police temporarily shut down sections of I-95 Saturday afternoon after black ice caused 20 crashes and slide offs.

Over 150 protestors march to Sen. King’s home demanding cease-fire in Gaza

Protestors marched from the Bowdoin campus to Sen. Angus King’s home, carrying Palestinian flags and holding signs calling to end Israel’s military attacks in Gaza.

Maine congress members request more funding in home heating assistance

Maine congress members Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden have joined 114 house members in requesting more funding for home heating assistance.

Maine Secretary of State receives 3 challenges against Trump’s appearance on primary ballot

The Maine secretary of state received three letters this week challenging the appearance of Trump’s name on the presidential primary ballot.

Man charged in armed home invasion in South Portland arrested after police pursuit

Police arrested two people on armed home invasion and drug charges in the Portland area.

Teen accused in South Portland school murder plot will remain in custody

A South Portland teenager accused of planning an attack at his high school will remain in custody.

Two people hospitalized after separate pedestrian crashes in Auburn

Police in Auburn are investigating two pedestrian traffic crashes the same morning.

Funding from Biden administration will allow Amtrak to explore possible rail expansion, new train station

The Amtrak Downeaster will receive funding from a new initiative from the Biden administration.

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