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Game Warden K9 helps locate missing woman in Bremen

A 77-year-old woman who went missing in Lincoln County was found with the help of a Maine Game Warden K9.

Crash in Sedgwick leaves teenage driver dead, passenger injured

A crash in Sedgwick on Friday claimed the life of an 18-year-old.

Jail escapee accused of leading police on chase in Androscoggin County

Police say an inmate who escaped from the Androscoggin County Jail on Monday morning stole a vehicle and led officers on a chase.

Body of missing man recovered from Sebasticook River

A body was discovered Sunday in the Sebasticook River. Police say the body was that of Justin Howard, 36, who went missing after he was seen entering the river near Pleasant St. in Clinton on March 28.

Maine university president withdraws after hiring complaints

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The incoming president of a public university in Maine has voluntarily withdrawn from his position amid complaints from faculty members about his hiring.

Shooting that killed Maine toddler preceded by shirt fight

A Maine man who fatally shot his toddler niece did so after getting into a fight with the child’s father over a shirt, police said.

Wells man charged with murder in death of 2-year-old

Andrew Huber Young is accused of shooting the toddler and two men at a home Saturday afternoon.

University of Maine trustees consider Malloy’s fate

In recent weeks, the faculty senates of three campuses have each issued no-confidence votes in Malloy.

Vacancies effectively shut down small Maine town

The town office has been closed since April 21, and it’s unclear when some of the key positions might be filled.

Saturday Shooting involves a family in Wells

There isn’t much information yet regarding a shooting Saturday in Wells

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A Connecticut man is charged with murder for a shooting in Corinth that left one man dead and another injured.

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New York man seriously injured after falling from top of moving bus on Maine Turnpike

A New York man fell onto the Maine Turnpike from the top of a moving bus.

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

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.