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Georgia hiker rescued after sustaining injury on Appalachian Trail in Maine.

Alpharetta resident George O’Connor was hiking on Little Bigelow Mountain in Dead River Township when he fell about 8 feet, seriously injuring himself in the process.

Partisan Gridlock Threatens Government Funding, Warns Senator Collins

Senator Susan Collins spoke of her fears of a possible government shutdown and who she believes wants it to happen

Eggs sold from Maine farm recalled after salmonella outbreak

Eggs from a Maine farm have been recalled over concerns about salmonella.

Middle school student charged after “suspicious device” reported on Gray-New Gloucester school bus

An 11-year-old boy has been charged with terrorizing after what police say was a suspicious device was found on a Gray-New Gloucester school bus.

November Maine Ballot Measure Seeks $30 Mil. for Trails

The latest Pan Atlantic Poll shows 51 percent support for the bond, which is the first of its kind in the state.

Effort Underway to Get Red Flag Law on Maine Ballot

The effort comes after a bill in the State Legislature this spring to establish a red flag law never gained traction.

Majority of Mainers support limits on PAC donations, according to polling

A new survey shows strong support in Maine for limiting contributions to political action committees.

Lewiston man sentenced for sending racist death threats

A Maine man who admitted to sending racist death threats to a Black family living in his Lewiston apartment complex, will spend two-and-a-half years in prison.

Poll Shows Support for Limiting Donations to PACs

The latest poll shows nearly 70 percent support for setting a $5,000 limit on donations to PACs that spend money to support or defeat candidates.

One person in critical condition after shooting in Bangor; suspect in custody

A Mississippi man is facing charges in connection with a shooting in Bangor Tuesday night.

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9 hours ago in Local

Scarborough police search for driver after pursuit

Scarborough police are searching for a suspect they say led officers on a chase before fleeing on foot.