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Connecticut man struck, killed by vehicle in Thomaston

An 89-year-old Connecticut man was killed when he was struck by a car on Route 1 in Thomaston.

Maine businessowner sentenced for defrauding pandemic assistance program

A Maine man charged with defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program was sentenced Wednesday to 20 months behind bars.

Boil order issued in Howland due to water main leak

A boil order has been issued for residents in a Penobscot County town.

Man being held at York County Jail dies following medical emergency

The York County Sheriff’s Office says a resident at the jail has died.

Juvenile identified as suspect after threat leads to lockdown, evacuation at Maine school

Police say a suspect has been identified after a threat forced students and staff to evacuate Mount Desert Island High School Tuesday afternoon.

El Grand Rodeo Accused of Withholding 100k+ in Tips and Back Wages

Owners of several restaurants in the greater Portland area have been accused withholding more than 100k in tips and overtime payment.

Search continues for missing Maine college student

The family of a missing student from the University of Maine at Presque Isle is looking for answers as the search continues.

Open enrollment begins for Maine’s Health Insurance Marketplace

Tuesday was the first day of open enrollment in Maine’s Health Insurance Marketplace.

Deadly Bicycle Crash in Windham Under Investigation

A bicyclist was killed in a crash on Route 302 in Windham Monday night.

Police seek help in identifying person who shot out a window at a Scarborough home

Police in Scarborough are investigating after a window was shot out at a home on Broadturn Road.

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Rumford Police Arrest Repeat Offender for Check Fraud

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Officers say 40-year-old Rex Allen Call, Jr. was arrested Thursday

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UMaine Police Issue Campus Warning in Domestic Violence Search

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They say harassment was first reported Monday, but the case was elevated Thursday.

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Bribery scheme involving inmate leads to indictments for three former York County corrections officers

Three former corrections officers at York County Jail accused of accepting money from an inmate have been indicted.

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Doritos and Cheetos dial back the bright orange in new versions without artificial ingredients

PepsiCo said Thursday it's launching toned-down versions of its bright orange snacks that won't have any artificial colors or flavors. Doritos and Cheetos Simply NKD will hit store shelves on Dec. 1.

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Blue Origin launches huge rocket carrying twin NASA spacecraft to Mars

Blue Origin launched its huge New Glenn rocket Thursday with a pair of NASA spacecraft destined for Mars. It was only the second flight of the rocket that Jeff Bezos' company and NASA are counting on to get people and supplies to the moon.