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Androscoggin County man charged with child exploitation

A Lisbon Falls man facing child exploitation charges was taken into custody Monday morning.

Teenage passenger killed after vehicle goes airborne in Steuben

Maine State Police have identified two teenagers involved in a fatal crash in Steuben.

Skiing Santas hit the slopes in Maine

NEWRY, Maine (AP) Ho ho ho, away they go — Santa’s helpers took the day off on Sunday with a few hundred of the jolly ol’ elves hitting the slopes.

Black ice on 1-95 causes 20 crashes and slide offs Saturday

Police temporarily shut down sections of I-95 Saturday afternoon after black ice caused 20 crashes and slide offs.

Over 150 protestors march to Sen. King’s home demanding cease-fire in Gaza

Protestors marched from the Bowdoin campus to Sen. Angus King’s home, carrying Palestinian flags and holding signs calling to end Israel’s military attacks in Gaza.

Maine congress members request more funding in home heating assistance

Maine congress members Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden have joined 114 house members in requesting more funding for home heating assistance.

Maine Secretary of State receives 3 challenges against Trump’s appearance on primary ballot

The Maine secretary of state received three letters this week challenging the appearance of Trump’s name on the presidential primary ballot.

Man charged in armed home invasion in South Portland arrested after police pursuit

Police arrested two people on armed home invasion and drug charges in the Portland area.

Teen accused in South Portland school murder plot will remain in custody

A South Portland teenager accused of planning an attack at his high school will remain in custody.

Two people hospitalized after separate pedestrian crashes in Auburn

Police in Auburn are investigating two pedestrian traffic crashes the same morning.

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Lewiston apartment building hit by gunfire in overnight shooting

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Three men accused of firing shots that struck an apartment building in Lewiston overnight Wednesday morning are facing charges.

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Maine Secretary of State pushes back on lawsuit challenging transgender referendum

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Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows says a transgender athlete referendum should appear on the ballot despite a lawsuit claiming many signatures in support of it were invalidated.

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Lewiston Firefighters Credit Quick Response in Saving Home

No injuries were reported.

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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.