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New bill could introduce biennial vehicle inspection program in Maine

Mainers may only have to get new vehicle inspections stickers every other year if a proposed bill is approved in Augusta.

Sister of man killed in police shooting sues police chief, town of Falmouth

The sister of a man who was shot and killed by police in Falmouth is suing the town, its police chief and two officers.

Bail set at $75,000 cash for Palmyra man accused of trying to kill girlfriend

Bail has been set at $75,000 cash for a Palmyra man accused of trying to kill, kidnap and beat his former girlfriend.

Brewer man arrested and charged with attempted murder and kidnapping

Former Brewer resident Brandon Rego, 32, was arrested in Palmyra on charges of attempted murder, kidnapping, two counts of aggravated assault and several counts of domestic violence.

Two found dead in Brewer motel

Police are investigating after two people were found dead inside of a Brewer motel room.

Maine Hunters say compromise bill to allow Sunday hunting in the works

A group called Maine Hunters United for Sunday Hunting announced today that a new “compromise” bill is in the works to allow bow and crossbow hunting on Sundays.

Augusta man sentenced for assault at Muskie Federal Building

A man who assaulted a federal officer in Augusta last year was sentenced Tuesday.

Bangor woman pleads guilty to drug charges

A Bangor woman is facing up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to drug charges.

Standish road reopens after fuel truck rollover

The driver of a fuel truck that went off the road and rolled over in Standish was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

Westbrook men accused of sexually assaulting young girl

Two Westbrook men are accused of sexually assaulting a young girl.

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

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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.