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Maine opioid deaths make up 7% of all overdoses

Maine Director of Opioid Response Gordon Smith was on the WGAN Morning News today to discuss Maine’s latest report on the opioid crisis.

Judge rules Maine healthcare workers can’t remain anonymous in vaccine mandate lawsuit

A federal appeals court Thursday denied a motion by nine healthcare workers to stay anonymous in their lawsuit against Governor…

Driver gets over 3 years in Acadia park crash that killed 3

A man who crashed his car in Acadia National Park in 2019, killing three passengers, was sentenced Friday in federal court to more than three years in prison.

Family of man shot by Portland Police in 2017 reaches settlement

The family of Chance David Baker has reached a settlement with the Portland Police officer who shot and killed him in 2017. 

Developers propose formal site review for Costco location in Scarborough

The first Costco location in Maine could be coming to Scarborough.

Mother and daughter agree to settle suit related to 2015 shooting rampage

A mother and daughter who claimed Maine State Police failed to respond to a request for protection in the days leading up to a deadly shooting rampage in 2015 in Aroostook County have settled their suit filed against the state.

Overnight fire at Brunswick home under investigation

A home in Brunswick is a total loss after a fire tore through it early Friday.

Missing Sanford family spotted on surveillance video

A missing Sanford family was seen on surveillance video last week.

Portland City Council to review ballot questions proposed by charter commission

The Portland City Charter Commission has submitted its final report, which could result in changes to the office of the city manager and mayor.

Shooting at Lewiston intersection leaves one man injured

Police are investigating a shooting involving two vehicles at an intersection in Lewiston.

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Ohtani is unanimous MVP for 4th time in winning NL honor as Judge edges Raleigh for 3rd AL accolade

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Shohei Ohtani likes winning Most Valuable Player awards. He loves winning the World Series even more. The two-way Japanese star did both for a second season in a row for the Los Angeles Dodgers, earning his fourth career MVP on Thursday night while unanimously earning the National League honor.

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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.