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Pair of teens accused of breaking into Farmington businesses

Two minors have been charged in connection with a rash of break-ins in Farmington.

Woman held as hostage during standoff in Aroostook County sues police for shooting her

An Aroostook County woman who was held hostage during an incident in 2021 has filed a suit against police, claiming a deputy fired a shot that went through her chest and into the suspect. 

Body found in Caribou brook identified as missing South Portland woman

The body of a South Portland woman who was reported missing last month has been found in Caribou.

86-year-old Etna man who stole dead brother’s identity awaits sentencing

An Etna man has been found guilty of stealing the identity of his brother who died in 1939.

Route 302 in Naples closes for hours after car collides with utility pole

Part of Route 302 in Naples was closed throughout the overnight hours due to a crash.

Winter cold snap results in nearly non-existent peach harvest in Maine

It’s been a bad year for peaches in Maine, where a cold spell over the winter resulted in a total loss of the crop.

Body found by lobsterman in the water near Addison

A body was recovered from the water near Addison on Monday.

Crews rescue injured man after responding to Presumpscot River

Multiple crews rescued a man in Falmouth Sunday.

Police investigate Lewiston shootings

Police are investigating a pair of shootings that occurred over the weekend in Lewiston.

Navy shipbuilders’ union approves 3-year labor pact at Bath Iron Works

BATH, Maine (AP) The largest union at Navy shipbuilder Bath Iron Works in Maine overwhelmingly approved a new three-year contract, the union said Sunday, averting another strike like the one three years ago that contributed to delays in delivering ships.

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Police Investigate After Fairfield Man Found Dead

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Officers will continue their investigation with the assistance of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

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Maine to accept record-low number of refugees in 2026

The White House says the U.S. is reducing the cap on refugees it will take in next year by 95%, with only 50 coming to Maine.