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Video shows police knew Maine shooter was a threat

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Police in Maine feared that confronting an Army reservist prior to the worst mass shooting in state history would “throw a stick of dynamite on a pool of gas,” according to video footage released by law enforcement.

Maine Secretary of State delays decision about Trump’s appearance on primary ballot

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows has delayed a decision about whether to keep former President Donald Trump off Maine’s presidential primary ballot.

Death toll in Monday storm rises to 4 in Maine

The body of a second person who went missing after the vehicle they were in was swept away by floodwaters in the town of Mexico has been found.

Tens of thousands remain without power following devastating Maine storm

Tens of thousands of Maine homes and businesses remain without power following a storm that brought heavy rain and high winds to the state Monday.

Maine animal shelter that lost power in wind and rain storm asking for donations

An animal shelter in Waterville that’s been without power as a result of Monday’s storm is asking for donations.

Man charged in murder of Richmond man found not guilty

An Augusta man who was found not guilty of murder in the killing of a Richmond man will still serve time behind bars.

Man accepts plea deal in Portland killing

A 24-year-old man pleaded guilty in the April 2022 killing of a man in Portland on Tuesday.

Many Maine residents remain without power following Monday’s severe weather

Many Maine homes and businesses remained without power Wednesday as crews worked to restore service to residents who lost electricity during a storm that pummeled the state with heavy rain and high winds on Monday.

Donald Trump banned from Colorado ballot in historic ruling by state’s Supreme Court

DENVER (AP) — A divided Colorado Supreme Court on Tuesday declared former President Donald Trump ineligible for the White House…

Androscoggin River expected to reach record levels as residents evacuate

Residents in the Lewiston-Auburn area near the Androscoggin River started evacuating their homes Tuesday as floodwaters continued to rise in the wake of Monday’s devastating rain and wind storm.

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Lewiston Firefighters Credit Quick Response in Saving Home

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Two Teens Arrested in Crime Spree Across Numerous Maine Towns

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.