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Popular Irish pub in Portland to close its doors

A popular Irish pub in Portland’s Old Port is closing its doors.

Police make two arrests, seize drugs during Lewiston traffic stop

A man and woman were arrested Saturday night after police reportedly found a gun and drugs during a traffic stop in Lewiston.

One dead after crash on Route 129 South Bristol

A deadly crash in Lincoln County is under investigation.

17 immigrants detained in Lisbon Falls

Police say 17 illegal and undocumented immigrants were detained in Androscoggin County this week.

Portland burglaries may be connected to similar crimes throughout Northeast, police say

Portland police are investigating a pair of burglaries that may be connected to a string of similar break-ins across the northeast.

Scammers target Central Maine Power customers

Central Maine Power says its customers are being targeted by scammers.

Last wild Atlantic salmon can survive Maine dams, feds say

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The federal government ruled Monday that the last wild Atlantic salmon in the country can coexist with hydroelectric dams on a Maine river, dealing a blow to environmentalists who have long sought to remove the dams.

Elderly woman rescued from house fire in Arundel

An elderly woman from Arundel was rescued after her house caught fire early Sunday morning.

Man accused of breaking into Limington homes while intoxicated

Police say a man was intoxicated when he broke into a pair of homes in Limington over the weekend.

Boothbay Harbor man arrested after shooting, lengthy police standoff

A man has been charged with attempted murder following a shooting and police standoff in Boothbay Harbor.

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Fire damages home, destroys barn in Augusta

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Fire destroyed a barn and damaged a home in Augusta on Monday.

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Swanville man arrested again for sex crimes

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A Waldo County man is facing sex crime charges for the second time this year.

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Marathon milestone shattered: Sabastian Sawe breaks the fabled 2-hour barrier by 30 seconds

A pair of African distance runners took down what was once among the most unthinkable records in sports on Sunday, shattering the long-unapproachable two-hour barrier in the 26.2-mile (42.2-kilometer) marathon.

21 hours ago in Local

Moderate Fire Conditions Present in Maine

Most of the state is under moderate fire danger.

22 hours ago in Local

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.