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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.

Tick-borne disease babesiosis on the rise in Maine

A study published Friday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows over a 1,400% increase in babesiosis cases in Maine over the past 8 years.

Maine to eye community college housing as enrollment grows

An increase in enrollment at Maine’s community colleges has motivated lawmakers to consider the possibility of offering on-campus housing at the schools.

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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.

19 hours ago in Local

Moderate Fire Conditions Present in Maine

Most of the state is under moderate fire danger.

20 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.

1 day ago in Local

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.

2 days ago in Local

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…