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City announces plan to move asylum seekers from Portland Expo to area hotels

The City of Portland says all 192 of the asylum seekers living in the Portland Expo will be moved into area hotels.

Man arrested after assaulting Lewiston librarian, police say

A man is accused of assaulting a librarian at the Lewiston Public Library.

Domestic disturbance call in Smithfield leads to standoff

A Maine man is accused of barricading himself inside of a home in Smithfield and causing a standoff with police.

2.5 magnitude earthquake reported in Androscoggin County

Residents in Androscoggin County could feel the ground shake Tuesday evening.

Man wanted for drug trafficking arrested after overnight standoff in Auburn

One man was taken into custody peacefully after a standoff in Auburn.

Opponents of Maine’s new abortion law won’t seek to nullify it through a referendum

Groups opposed to Maine’s new law expanding abortion access won’t attempt to nullify the statute through a so-called People’s Veto referendum.

Gorham residents to vote on $50 million school budget next week

The Gorham Town Council has approved a nearly $50 million school budget for the upcoming school year.

Officers acted in self-defense when they shot and killed autistic man, Maine AG says

Officials say two police officers were justified in using deadly force when they fired at an autistic man in Augusta a little under two years ago.

Maine assistant attorney general charged with drunk driving

A Maine assistant attorney general was arrested in Wilton over the weekend and charged with operating under the influence.

Body of missing kayaker from Maine recovered in Canadian waters

The body of a kayaker from Maine was found in Canada on Sunday.

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Brewer man arrested for hit and run crash in Bangor

48-year-old David Harris was arrested by police this morning on multiple charges, including operating without a license.

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Deadly House Fire in Hiram Claims a Life

Investigators from the State Fire Marshal’s Office were called to the scene of a deadly house fire in Hiram. Crews…

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Gov. Mills vetoes moratorium on new data centers in Maine

Gov. Janet Mills has vetoed a first-in-the-nation moratorium on new data centers in Maine.

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Judge gives Maine 30 days to review signatures for transgender student referendum

A judge on Friday gave the Maine Secretary of State's Office 30 days to review signatures gathered for a referendum concerning transgender students.

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Two Arrested in Months-Long Maine Drug Enforcement Investigation

Both were taken to the Somerset County Jail.