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Former Maine prosecutor accused of tampering with evidence facing up to 6 months behind bars

A former Franklin County prosecutor linked to a criminal conspiracy to sell marijuana in Maine will face sentencing on Wednesday.

FBI director meets with law enforcement during Portland visit

FBI Director Christopher Wray was in Portland on Tuesday to talk to law enforcement about their work.

Police charge 2 teens accused of firing shots at building in Lewiston

Two teenagers have been charged in connection with a shooting in Lewiston.

Two arrested for allegedly stealing copper from homeless shelter under construction in Portland

Portland police have arrested two individuals accused of stealing copper from the new homeless shelter that’s under construction on Riverside Street.

FAA launches investigation into object that crashed to the ground outside Maine Capitol

A member of the Maine Capitol Police was nearly struck Friday by a falling piece of debris that appeared to have come from an airplane.

Trial to begin for Lebanon man charged in January 6th attack

One of the Mainers charged for their role in the storming of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 is set to appear before a federal judge this week.

Identity of person who died in Cumberland County Jail released

The name of the man who died over the weekend at the Cumberland County Jail has been released.

Body found after Stonington fire, explosion

A man is dead after a fire in Stonington.

Woman hurt in Belfast hit-and-run

Police are looking for the driver in a hit-and-run that left a woman hurt in Belfast Saturday night.

Two die in Berwick crash, police say

Two people were killed in a crash in Berwick Sunday afternoon.

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Lewiston police investigate report of shots fired

Lewiston police are investigating a report of shots fired overnight Tuesday morning near Jefferson Street.