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Thousands in drugs seized from Oxford County home

Police in Oxford County seized $23,000 worth of drugs while investigating a report of stolen property.

Maine requests disaster declaration for December storm

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Democratic Gov. Janet Mills requested a federal disaster declaration for seven Maine counties for damage from a wild December storm that left tens of thousands of people in the dark for Christmas.

Maine Senate swiftly confirms justice to state supreme court

The Maine Senate acted swiftly to confirm to the state supreme court a judge who was responsible for innovations in drug treatment and mental health cases.

Maine lawmakers target Whole Foods for blacklisting lobster

Republican lawmakers in Maine are going after Whole Foods for its rebuke of the state’s signature seafood — Maine lobster.

Maine lawmaker resigns after pleading not guilty to campaign-related fraud charges

A Maine House Democrat announced he will resign after pleading not guilty to defrauding the state’s clean election program.

Maine voters asked for input on upcoming state ballot question

The public comment period is open for the wording of a ballot proposal asking Mainers about debt.

Silver Alert issued for Turner man

The Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Silver Alert for a 47-year-old Turner man.

Nominations announced for heads of Maine Drug Enforcement Agency and Fire Marshal’s Office

A veteran fire professional and the director of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy have been nominated to leadership roles with the Maine Department of Public Safety.

Maine truck driver crashes twice in same day, police say

A Mainer reportedly crashed his tractor-trailer truck twice on the same day.

Woman charged with OUI after crash that left vehicle submerged in brook

The operator of a vehicle that crashed through a guardrail and ended up submerged in a brook is now facing charges.

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2 hours ago in National, Trending

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.

3 hours ago in Sports, Trending

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.

15 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.

15 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.

16 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.