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Bangor police arrest man who reportedly led them on chase while driving a moped

A man faces drug charges after Bangor police say he led them on a chase while driving a moped.

Bangor man charged with assault, endangering welfare of child

A Bangor man is accused of abusing a child who suffered severe burn injuries and bruising.

Are unused college dorms the answer to helping solve the homelessness crisis?

The state of Maine is in desperate need of more housing and emergency shelters for both asylum seekers and individuals who are homeless.

Do Not Drink order lifted after firefighting foam flushed from Maine community’s water system

A Do Not Drink order put in place by the Kennebec Water District after firefighting foam entered the water supply has been lifted.

Authorities locate missing Maine woman with dementia

The search for a missing 72-year-old woman with dementia has come to an end. The Maine Warden Service says Marjorie May of Penobscot has been located alive.

Woman accused of breaking restraints and taking off in police cruiser following arrest in South Portland

South Portland police say a woman who was placed in custody managed to take control of the police cruiser and speed away.

1 dead, 3 others injured in elder housing apartment fire in Maine city

One person died and three others were injured when a floor of an apartment building for senior residents caught fire on Monday morning, authorities in Maine said.

Washington County condo complex near Cutler Navy base deals with water pollution by “forever chemicals”

The homeowners and town of Cutler will soon learn the results of Department of Defense water testing on a nearby former Navy facility.

Homeless people ponder next destination as Portland housing crisis intensifies

Asylum seekers needing help have added to a basic problem: Too few beds available for too many hopeful people.

Maine records its lowest unemployment rate at 2.4%

April saw Maine’s unemployment rate hit an all-time low at 2.4 percent and the number of jobs in the state is in the record numbers as well.

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Moderate Fire Conditions Present in Maine

Most of the state is under moderate fire danger.

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Kennebunkport Police Report String of Car Thefts, Burglaries

Officers are calling the incidents "crimes of opportunity," as unlocked cars or visible belongings are easy targets.

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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.