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Police arrest suspect accused in string of commercial burglaries in Portland

Police in Portland say a suspect accused of burglarizing downtown businesses in February has been taken into custody.

Teens charged in Lewiston fire that resulted in death found not competent to stand trial

Three teenagers accused of setting a fire at a Lewiston apartment building have been found not competent to stand trial.

Auburn man faces murder charges after double homicide in Poland

BRENTWOOD, N.H. (AP) A Maine man in custody in New Hampshire has been charged with killing a Massachusetts man and a Maine teenager, officials said.

Some classes cancelled Monday due to flooding at Cape Elizabeth elementary school

Flooding has forced some classrooms at a Cape Elizabeth elementary school to close.

Maine lawmakers consider heftier fines for distracted driving

A proposed bill in the Maine Legislature would increase fines for using your cell phone or other electronic devices behind the wheel.

Missing women with intellectual disabilities located by Maine Warden Service

Two Topsham women with intellectual disabilities have been found safe after the two went missing while trying to drive to the Maine Mall.

Lawmakers dispute over proposed Penobscot tribe’s role in Baxter State Park authority.

A bill seeks to add a tribal representative to the three-person Baxter State Park authority, which violates the original terms set up by Percival Baxter in 1931.

Deaths at Poland home ruled double-homicide

Police are investigating a double homicide in the town of Poland.

Investigators identify victim in fatal Naples fire

One person died in an overnight fire in Naples.

Silver Alert issued for two Topsham women lost while traveling

State police have issued a Silver Alert for two Topsham women.

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53 minutes ago in National, Trending

President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption

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President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks.

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Pirates ace Paul Skenes wins first Cy Young Award and Tigers star Tarik Skubal goes back-to-back

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The 23-year-old Paul Skenes capped his blistering rise to stardom by capturing the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday night. The Pittsburgh Pirates ace was a unanimous choice by the Baseball Writers' Association of America, the honor coming minutes after Skubal won baseball's premier pitching prize in the American League for the second straight year as the anchor of the Detroit Tigers.

13 hours ago in Local

Wood Leaves Senate Race for House Seat in Maine Election Shakeup

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

13 hours ago in Local

Police Looking for Stolen Trailer North of Augusta

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

14 hours ago in Local

5 Injured in Androscoggin County Crash, Driver Partially Ejected

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