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Mainers to participate in Lyme disease vaccine trial

Researchers are seeking thousands of volunteers in the U.S. and Europe to test the first potential vaccine against Lyme disease in 20 years.

Missing 12-year-old located in Portland

UPDATE: Public Safety spokesperson Shannon Moss said Monday evening that Mbacu had been found safe. 

Fugitive wanted in New Hampshire taken into custody after police pursuit in Portland

Police in Portland say they arrested a man wanted in New Hampshire following a brief pursuit on Monday.

Police asking for information related to Lewiston shooting

There were no injuries following a report of a shooting in Lewiston on Saturday night.

Senator Collins announces nearly $50 million in infrastructure grants for Sanford and Bangor

Today in Washington, U.S Senator Susan Collins announced that Maine will receive nearly $50 million through the federal RAISE grant program.

Man charged with killing stepson in Oxford County

A man is charged with murder after allegedly killing his stepson in Oxford County.

Woman rescued after getting stuck between rocks at Buxton park

A 22-year-old woman had to be rescued after her leg got stuck between two rocks at Pleasant Point Park in Buxton on Sunday.

St. Peters Italian Bazaar kicks off week of festivities

The St. Peter’s Italian Bazaar planning committee kicked off a week of festivities on Friday by delivering the Italian national flag to Portland City Hall

Beach to Beacon crowns champions for first time in 2 years

The Beach to Beacon 10k returned Saturday morning after a 2-year absence.  The muggy conditions played a factor for many…

Three Maine colleges file briefs in legal battle over affirmative action

Bates, Bowdoin and Colby colleges are backing two other U.S. schools that are defending their use of affirmative action for admissions.

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Maine State Police Investigate Death of Missing Thomaston Man

The cause and manner of death are still under investigation

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Both suspects are currently at the Kennebec County Jail awaiting court appearances.

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Republican-backed PAC raises millions for ads targeting Graham Platner

A political action committee created to help Republican U.S. Senator Susan Collins win reelection is spending nearly $2 million attacking Democratic challenger Graham Platner.

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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.

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Cooper Flagg Is NBA Rookie of the Year

DALLAS (AP) — Cooper Flagg set a host of records for an NBA teenager in an also-ran season for the Dallas Mavericks. Kon…