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Rate hikes by CMP, Versant opposed by Gov. Mills

The administration of Gov. Janet Mills is intervening to oppose a rate hike for Maine power customers.

Classes, after-school activities at Scarborough High School cancelled due to threat

Classes Tuesday at Scarborough High School were cancelled after a “serious threat” was reported to police.

Mainers nabbed with more than 2 pounds of fentanyl, authorities say

The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office says two people were arrested after deputies found more than 2 pounds of fentanyl during a traffic stop.

Police ask for help finding Brunswick bank robbery suspect

The suspect in a bank robbery in Brunswick is being sought by police.

Missing woman sought by Bangor police found safe

UPDATE 10/4/22: Bangor Police Sgt. Jason McAmbley said that Tufo has been found. 

Winslow home damaged after car crashes into it

Police say the driver of a vehicle that crashed into a home in Winslow on Monday suffered a medical event.

Shots fired in Portland following car crash

Police in Portland are investigating a car accident and shooting that happened on Grant Street on Sunday night.

Hannaford recalls brie products due to listeria outbreak

Hannaford has issued a recall for its Taste of Inspirations brie products because they could be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes.

Retired Maine police officer to be sentenced for drug charges

A former Calais police officer who pleaded guilty to dealing drugs less than a week after retirement will face sentencing next month.

Pair of Maine men accused of receiving pay for home repair projects that were never completed

Two men in Penobscot County are accused of taking payments for home repairs that they did not finish. 

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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.