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Death of man after altercation in Bangor ruled a homicide

Bangor Police say an altercation that left one man dead is being investigated as a homicide.

Body recovered from Androscoggin River near Lisbon dam

Police are investigating after a man’s body was recovered from the Androscoggin River on Wednesday.

Flyers informing Portland residents about increased parking meter prices and other parking changes are fake, city says

The City of Portland says flyers distributed throughout the city warning residents about new parking policies are fake.

Portland issues parking ban, postpones trash pickup due to April snow storm

PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN) Portland officials have declared a citywide parking ban that begins Wednesday at 10 p.m.

Train strikes car in Enfield after driver, witnesses say flashing lights and train signals were not activated

A driver suffered minor injuries after their vehicle was hit by a train in Penobscot County on Monday.

Maine State Police investigating fatal collision in Clinton

A fatal crash on I-95 in Clinton is under investigation.

Male hospitalized after shooting at Bangor home

BANGOR, Maine (WGAN) Police are investigating an early morning shooting in Bangor.

Maine’s trail system makes the state an outdoor destination. $30M in improvements could come soon

Maine’s beloved outdoor trail network could receive millions of dollars of improvements under a proposal conservationists have asked lawmakers to put before voters.

Body of Bowdoin student found in Topsham

TOPSHAM, Maine (WGAN) Police are investigating after a Bowdoin College student was found dead in Topsham Sunday.

Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle in Palmyra, deputies say

PALMYRA, Maine (WGAN) A woman is dead after she was hit by a minivan while crossing a road in Palmyra over the weekend, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.

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Lewiston Firefighters Credit Quick Response in Saving Home

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No injuries were reported.

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Two Teens Arrested in Crime Spree Across Numerous Maine Towns

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The investigation remains active, and additional charges may be filed.

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Maine woman pleads guilty in death of 90-year-old Litchfield man

A Lewiston woman accused of murdering a 90-year-old man in Litchfield pleaded guilty to manslaughter in court on Tuesday as part of a plea deal.

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Police arrest driver who they say struck 3 police cruisers in South Portland

An Augusta woman is charged with OUI after police say she crashed into three police cruisers Friday night in South Portland.

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Portland Police Locate Missing 17-Year-Old Girl from NH During Traffic Stop

Officers say they pulled over a vehicle at the intersection of Hanover and Lancaster streets.