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Maine domestic violence suspect found living on sailboat off Massachusetts coast

Police arrested a domestic violence suspect from Maine after he was found living on a sailboat off New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Single-vehicle crash in Raymond sends woman to the hospital

A Raymond woman who was trapped underneath her vehicle after a crash on Thursday was being treated for serious and potentially life-threatening injuries.

Maine Gov. Janet Mills tests positive for COVID-19

Governor Janet Mills has tested positive for COVID-19.

Woman seriously hurt in Lewiston shooting

A 24-year-old woman was seriously injured in an overnight shooting in Lewiston, police say.

Victim of fatal shooting in Portland identified as investigation continues

Portland police have identified the victim of a fatal shooting on Woodford Street.

Hunters sue to allow Sunday hunting in Maine

A hunting group is suing the state of Maine to overturn the state’s longstanding ban on Sunday hunting.

Tribal sovereignty effort faltering, for now, in Maine

With a Democratic governor and a Democratic-controlled Legislature, Native Americans in Maine saw this year as their best shot at changing a landmark settlement to win sovereignty from the state.

Proposal to expand units allowed on housing lots becomes law

Maine Gov. Janet Mills on Wednesday signed into law a bill that expands the number of dwellings that can be built on housing lots to help address the state’s affordable housing crisis.

Ahoy mateys, Maine Maritime students headed back to sea

CASTINE, Maine (AP) Maine Maritime Academy students are preparing to embark on their first trans-Atlantic training cruise since the pandemic struck.

Maine to update reimbursement rates to aid health centers

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine might update its reimbursement rates for health care centers that serve rural and low-income residents.

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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.