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Gov. Mills announces steps to improve school bus safety following 2 deadly accidents

Gov. Janet Mills has released plans to improve school bus safety after two fatal bus accidents late last year.

University of Maine Receives $45 Million For New Science Complex

The project comes after UMaine released a study which showed that construction for a project of this magnitude was financially impossible.

Maine U.S. Attorney Warns Protesters Not Interfere with ICE Actions

It comes ahead of the rumored deployment of ICE agents to Portland and Lewiston this week.

Gray Man Arrested in Lisbon Store Theft Investigation

Officers say they arrested the suspect in an investigation that began in December

3 New York Men Face Charges in Bank Fraud Scheme in Maine

The scheme involved a man impersonating a customer using the customer’s information.

Arctic Air to Takeover Maine Weather Pattern After Two Quick Snowstorms

Lundberg says we could see negative temperatures in the Portland area by Saturday morning.

Maine Law Enforcement Coalition Warns Against Rhetoric on ICE Activities

The organization says reckless or politically motivated rhetoric by politicians and commentators is jeopardizing safety.

Woman Dead in Falmouth Spur Crash

Falmouth Fire and Rescue assisted at the scene.

Maine BMV pauses issuance of undercover license plates after request from immigration enforcement

“These requests in light of rumors of ICE deployment to Maine and abuses of power in Minnesota and elsewhere raise concerns,” Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said in a written statement.

Skowhegan murder suspect arrested after multi-state chase

55-year-old Dane Burke was identified by police as the suspect in the killing of his girlfriend, 46-year-old Nicole Jackson, earlier this week.

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Three Shooting Suspects From New Hampshire Thought to be in Maine

Officers say several callers reported gunshots around 1:21 a.m. Saturday.

7 hours ago in Local

Maine State Police Seek Help With 50-Year-Old Arson Death

Police say they found a burned-out green 1971 Chrysler station wagon with Massachusetts registration.

1 day ago in Local

A House Fire in a South Portland Leaves Occupant Homeless

Fire Crews responded to the house fire on Cole Street, Friday night. The Red Cross is currently helping with providing temporary lodging for the displaced occupant.

1 day ago in Local

A Fatal Fire in Readfield, Claims a Life of a Woman

75-year-old Carolyn Wentworth was found dead hours after the fire was extinguished. Her husband, 74-year-old Jerrold Wentworth, was resecured by neighbors and is currently in serious condition at the Maine General Medical Center in Augusta.

2 days ago in Local

Driver cited after rear-ending MTA maintenance vehicle in Cumberland

A maintenance worker with the Maine Turnpike Authority suffered minor injuries when their truck was rear-ended in Cumberland Friday morning.