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York County police investigate theft of “Welcome to Maine” sign

Police are looking for help identifying the person responsible for stealing a “Welcome to Maine” sign in Acton on Monday.

One person injured after FedEx truck lands on top of vehicle

A FedEx truck ended up on top of a pickup truck after a multi-vehicle crash in Poland.

Fishermen hire Bush-era official in challenge to whale laws

Maine lobster fishermen have hired a former high-ranking U.S. Department of Justice official to represent them in their case against new laws intended to protect whales.

Positive COVID test leads to delay in trial of Stockton Springs mom charged in son’s death

The trial of a Stockton Springs woman charged in the death of her 3-year-old son is on pause due to a case of COVID-19.

Silver Alert issued for Kennebec County man with cognitive issues

A Silver Alert has been issued for a Kennebec County man.

Police responded to altercation, shots fired near Hadlock Field

Police in Portland are investigating a report of an altercation and shots fired near Hadlock Field.

Study: Most Maine schools fall short on Wabanaki history

The Maine Department of Education is not doing enough to enforce a decades-old law requiring students to be taught about Native American history, leading most schools to fall short, according to a study.

Vehicle, cash and other items stolen from two Portland residences

Police say two homes in Portland were burglarized over the weekend while they were occupied.

Man who went missing while searching for artifacts in Franklin County found safe

The Maine Warden Service has located a 90-year-old man who got lost in the woods in Franklin County while using a metal detector.

Auburn Police investigating early Sunday morning shooting

Police report a man was shot in the stomach in Auburn in the early morning hours of Sunday, October 9. If you have information please call Auburn Police.

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Rumford Police Arrest Repeat Offender for Check Fraud

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

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.