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Governor signs bill giving tribes control of sports betting

Democratic Gov. Janet Mills on Monday signed into law a bill that gives control of mobile sports betting to Native American tribes in Maine while cutting some taxes and creating a framework for greater collaboration.

Wrong way motorcyclist killed in head-on crash in Yarmouth

Police say a wrong-way driver was killed in a head-on crash on I-295 in Yarmouth on Sunday.

Maine native guilty after Capitol riot, another arrested

A Maine native has pleaded guilty to a second charge related to his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

Versant is installing more than 100,000 smart meters

Versant will upgrade tech to provide real-time data about electric usage and to help the company identify power outages

Maine seeks to preserve downtowns with tax credit program

The tax credit program provides incentives so businesses, property owners and developers can rehab and reuse historic buildings in the state that produce income.

Portland Police say a drunk driver delivered herself to them on Friday night

Portland Police say a 26-year-old woman was following GPS directions while drunk when she drove into the Portland Police Department garage and tried to drive down the stairs Friday night

Crews responded to a large fire at the Red Jacket Inn in North Conway, NH

A large fire could be seen taking over the 2nd and 3rd floor of the popular North Conway resort hotel

Maine man sentenced for making child pornography

A judge sentenced a Maine man to 70 years behind bars for making child pornography.

Two charged in connection with homicide in Perry

Police have charged two people with murder in the killing of 43-year-old Kimberly Neptune.

Police in Maine to collect unwanted prescription drugs

Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

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Arrest made in shooting that left 1 dead, 1 injured in Penobscot County

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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.