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Portland murder suspect pleads not guilty

A Portland man accused of stabbing his neighbor to death pleaded not guilty to murder Wednesday.

Missing Presque Isle teen found safe

Police say a missing teen from Presque Isle has been found safe.

Residents displaced by Biddeford apartment fire

Fire broke out Tuesday morning at an apartment building run by a York County shelter program.

Police seek missing Aroostook County teen

Police are asking for the public’s help locating a missing teenager from Presque Isle.

Salary bump for state legislators, governor being considered in Augusta

Two bills have been introduced in the Maine Legislature that would increase the salaries of the governor and state legislators, which are among the lowest in the country.

Man who died in Ellsworth crash identified

Police have released the name of the man who died Friday in a two-vehicle crash in Ellsworth.

Maine governor signs bill making to-go alcohol permanent

Maine’s pandemic rule allowing to-go cocktails is going to be sticking around.

US EPA, US Fish & Wildlife Service reach agreement on Orland fish hatchery

ORONO, Maine (AP) A Maine fish hatchery will make changes to reduce the amount of phosphorus it discharges under the terms of a federal government settlement.

Officials issue updated wildlife consumption advisory for PFAS in Fairfield area

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and the Maine CDC have announced a new wildlife consumption advisory for deer and turkey due to PFAS contamination.

Nonprofit group looks to buy most of Maine’s newspapers

A newly formed nonprofit group headed by a longtime Maine journalist wants to buy most of the newspapers in the state.

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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.