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Maine man found guilty on charges stemming from U.S. Capitol riot

A Lebanon man charged in connection with the storming of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 has been found guilty by a judge.

Pedestrian reportedly struck, killed by train in Auburn

An accident involving a train and a pedestrian is under investigation in Auburn.

Maine man sentenced for 1993 rape, murder of woman in Alaska

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) A man convicted in a rape and murder at a University of Alaska Fairbanks dormitory that went unsolved for more than two decades was sentenced to 75 years in prison in Alaska.

Authorities suspect missing Florida child might be in Maine or Canada

Investigators believe the discovery of an abandoned vehicle in Maine could lead them to a missing 6-year-old from Florida.

Sprinkler system helps extinguish fire at Moody’s Collision Center, officials say

No one was hurt when a fire broke out at Moody’s Collision Center in Scarborough on Monday.

Sheriff’s deputy in Maine struck, injured by car door as suspect reportedly flees

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy was injured when they were struck by a car door as a suspect tried to get away.

Maine jail inmate found dead as result of “life-threatening situation”

Corrections officials say an inmate at the Penobscot County Jail in Bangor died on Sunday.

Lewiston shooting suspect arrested by police

A Lewiston shooting suspect who was considered potentially armed and dangerous by police has been taken into custody.

State makes more free COVID-19 tests available to Mainers

Mainers can now order free COVID-19 tests once a month.

Maine opts out of $440M multistate settlement with Juul

Maine has opted out of a $440 million multistate settlement with electronic cigarette maker Juul Labs in objection to certain conditions.

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