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Maine lawmakers vote to print obligations to tribes in copies of state constitution

Maine lawmakers are backing a proposal to include language about the state’s obligations to Native American tribes in future printings of the the state’s constitution.

Man dead, two others hurt following crash in Auburn

Police have identified a 29-year-old man who died in a wreck in Auburn Wednesday night.

Driver likely to face charges in four-vehicle crash in Waldoboro

A crash involving four vehicles in Waldoboro on Tuesday left two people injured and caused a traffic backup.

Motorcycle crash in Dayton leaves one dead

A teenager died in a crash in Dayton when his motorcycle struck a car.

Two Mexican nationals face charges after alleged illegal border crossing in Maine

Two Mexican nationals who had been previously deported from the U.S. pleaded guilty Tuesday to illegally reentering the country.

Mother, sons hurt in Byron ATV crash

A mother and her two sons were injured in an ATV crash in Byron Monday morning.

Missing Fairfield teen found safe

Fairfield police say a missing 13-year-old girl has been found safe.

Maine’s largest city approves contract for asylum seeker shelter

The City Council in Maine’s largest city approved a contract to provide services at a new homeless shelter that would serve asylum seekers.

Children’s History Book Prize is given to a Kittery author

New York Historical Society awarded a Kittery author for the finest American history novel for middle grade readers.

Maine considers ranked choice voting for governor races

Maine is advancing a proposal that would make it the second state to elect its governor using ranked choice voting, and it is expected for a vote in the state Legislature in the coming weeks after receiving a key committee approval.

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Wood Leaves Senate Race for House Seat in Maine Election Shakeup

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Jordan Wood withdrew from the Senate race to seek Maine’s 2nd Congressional District seat.

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Police Looking for Stolen Trailer North of Augusta

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Police say the 20-foot trailer was last seen on the evening of November 6th parked along Augusta Road.

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5 Injured in Androscoggin County Crash, Driver Partially Ejected

The roadway was temporarily closed while emergency personnel cleared the scene and investigated the crash.

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Remains found in Aroostook County identified as missing woman

Human remains that were found in Aroostook County last month have been identified as a mother of two who went missing in July.

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Knox County judge declares mistrial after jury fails to reach verdict in 2024 killing of toddler

The trial of a Louisiana man accused in the killing of a toddler in Thomaston ended with a mistrial on Wednesday due to a hung jury.