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Police charge Maine man with kidnapping, drug possession after 58-mile long chase

A Presque Isle man was taken into custody after a high-speed pursuit with police that went on for 58 miles.

House fire in Levant leaves 2 dead

Investigators have identified two people who died as a result of a house fire in Levant on Monday.

Portland restaurant damaged by fire

The cause of a fire at a Portland restaurant in under investigation.

Connecticut man struck, killed by vehicle in Thomaston

An 89-year-old Connecticut man was killed when he was struck by a car on Route 1 in Thomaston.

Maine businessowner sentenced for defrauding pandemic assistance program

A Maine man charged with defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program was sentenced Wednesday to 20 months behind bars.

Boil order issued in Howland due to water main leak

A boil order has been issued for residents in a Penobscot County town.

Man being held at York County Jail dies following medical emergency

The York County Sheriff’s Office says a resident at the jail has died.

Juvenile identified as suspect after threat leads to lockdown, evacuation at Maine school

Police say a suspect has been identified after a threat forced students and staff to evacuate Mount Desert Island High School Tuesday afternoon.

El Grand Rodeo Accused of Withholding 100k+ in Tips and Back Wages

Owners of several restaurants in the greater Portland area have been accused withholding more than 100k in tips and overtime payment.

Search continues for missing Maine college student

The family of a missing student from the University of Maine at Presque Isle is looking for answers as the search continues.

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