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Van Buren man charged in connection with overnight standoff

A Van Buren man is accused of assaulting another man and causing a standoff with police.

Travis Roy Foundation to make major donations as it winds down operations

The Travis Roy Foundation is expected to announce two major donations Friday as it prepares to cease operation for good.

Motorcyclist dies in crash with school bus in Gorham

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a school bus in Gorham on Tuesday afternoon.

Massachusetts police say missing teen could have travelled to Maine

Police say a missing teenager from Massachusetts could be in Maine.

Man accused of setting roadside fires throughout Maine charged with arson

Maine Forest Rangers say one man is responsible for setting over 20 roadside fires in Maine.

Police respond to crash involving two vehicles carrying students in New Gloucester

No one was seriously injured when two vehicles carrying students crashed in New Gloucester.

Man dies in Poland, Maine after setting himself on fire, officials say

The Maine Dept. of Public Safety says a 68-year-old man is dead after he set himself on fire outside a convenience store in Poland, Maine.

Endangered whale’s decline slows, but population falls again

The decline of an endangered species of whale slowed last year, as it lost about 2% of its population, but scientists warn the animal still faces existential threats and is losing breeding females too fast.

Missing juvenile sought in Waldo County found

UPDATE: Police said Tuesday that Ariana had been found safe and reunited with her family. 

Police charge New Hampshire father in killing of 5-year-old daughter

A New Hampshire father has been charged with the killing of his daughter. Police have been investigating the death of…

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

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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.