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DA: Former youth minister pleads guilty to child rape

A former youth minister who previously served in Maine churches has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting three vulnerable boys that he met through church, prosecutors said.

Fire crews respond to Sappi Mill after person falls through roof

One person was rushed to the hospital after falling through the roof of the Sappi Mill in Skowhegan on Thursday.

Maine man sues utility over cutting down of Christmas trees

A Patten man is suing Versant Power, claiming that the company cut down nearly a thousand Christmas trees on his property without permission.

Body of missing snowmobiler from Connecticut found in Maine

The body of a missing snowmobiler was found Wednesday.

Mainer who swung pole at Capitol police charged

A Maine man who swung a pole at law enforcement officers defending the U.S. Capitol is facing federal charges.

Maine Warden Service asking for help locating missing snowmobiler

Game Wardens are searching for a snowmobiler who went missing in Western Maine.

Winner comes forward to claim $1.35B Mega Millions jackpot

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The winner of a $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot — the fourth largest in U.S. history — has come forward to collect the prize, state officials said Wednesday.

17-year-old dies in Saco crash, two others hurt

A 17-year-old was killed, and two others were hurt in a car crash in Saco early Wednesday morning.

Maine man arrested for death of Portland woman in November

Portland police say a local man has been charged with murder in the death of an unhoused woman in November 2022.

Governor touts bipartisanship in signing budget adjustment

Maine Gov. Janet Mills signed a supplemental budget into law on Tuesday, touting help for nursing homes, hospitals and small businesses.

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

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.