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Augusta man sentenced for assault at Muskie Federal Building

A man who assaulted a federal officer in Augusta last year was sentenced Tuesday.

Bangor woman pleads guilty to drug charges

A Bangor woman is facing up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to drug charges.

Standish road reopens after fuel truck rollover

The driver of a fuel truck that went off the road and rolled over in Standish was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

Westbrook men accused of sexually assaulting young girl

Two Westbrook men are accused of sexually assaulting a young girl.

Maine elementary school student charged with multiple crimes for bringing gun to school

A 10-year-old student accused of bringing a gun to Monroe Elementary School has been charged.

Woman accused of stabbing victim with scissors arrested in Portland

Police in Portland arrested a woman accused of stabbing another person with scissors.

Mainer wins Oscar for work on Avatar: The Way of Water

A Gorham native won an Oscar Sunday night for his work on the movie Avatar: The Way of Water.

New Hampshire lawmaker arrested for obstructing snowplow

CONCORD, New Hampshire (AP) A Republican lawmaker in New Hampshire was arrested Friday for allegedly screaming and swearing at a snowplow truck operator who recorded the confrontation and later reported him to police.

Maine AG: Fatal shooting by York County deputy was justified

A sheriff’s deputy who fatally shot a man he thought was trying to take his gun was justified in using deadly force because he believed he was at risk of serious injury or death, according to a Maine attorney general’s office investigation made public Friday.

No one hurt after weapon seized from 10-year-old at Waldo County elementary school

The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office says a 10-year-old student brought a gun to Monroe Elementary School Friday morning.

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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.

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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.