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Former Somali Refugee-Turned Mainer Returns to Africa to Run for Office.

50-year-old Abdullahi Ail returned to Africa to run for president of his home state, Jubaland, after visiting it in 2021 and seeing the problems people faced.

Army and police missed chances to intervene before Maine mass shootings, final report says

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Both the Army Reserves and local police missed out on opportunities to intervene in a gunman’s…

Arrest made in Portland shooting that left 1 dead, 3 injured

The suspect involved in a deadly shooting last week in Portland is now in custody.

Harris picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate

    By The Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, looking…

3 people hospitalized and one dead after Portland shooting

The Portland Police Department says multiple people were shot on Forest Avenue on Tuesday night and four people were hospitalized.

Two Juveniles Escape Long Creek, Steal Vehicle

Police have found the car the two suspects are accused of stealing to make their escape from the Long Creek Youth Development Center but have not yet found the suspects.

Bangor police ask for help locating missing teen

Police are asking for the public’s help locating a missing teenager from Bangor.

57th Yarmouth Clam Festival was a success

YARMOUTH, ME- The 57th annual Yarmouth Clam Festival is a vibrant celebration, drawing crowds from near and far to partake…

Trump’s campaign quickly pivots to Harris after Biden announces decision to leave the race

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s campaign has spent the last year-and-a-half viciously attacking Joe Biden, ridiculing his policies, mocking his fumbles and…

Biden’s decision to drop out leaves Democrats across the country relieved and looking toward future

HARPER WOODS, Mich. (AP) — After weeks of uncertainty about who would be at the top of the Democratic Party’s…

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