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Police charge man accused of stealing catalytic converters

A Portland man accused of cutting catalytic converters off of vehicles in Wells is facing charges.

Fiery crash in Lincoln County leaves driver dead

The driver of a vehicle that crashed into a tree and burst into flames in Southport on Wednesday morning died at the scene.

Body of Roxbury man recovered from pond in Oxford County

The Maine Warden Service says the body of an Oxford County man who appeared to have fallen out of his boat while fishing and drowned was recovered from a pond.

Man accused in deadly Acadia National Park hit-and-run transported to Maine

A Portland man charged with murder in the hit-and-run death of his girlfriend in Acadia National Park has been transported to Maine.

Gov. Mills increases fundraising advantage over LePage

Democratic Gov. Janet Mills increased her fundraising advantage over Republican challenger Paul LePage in the latest reporting period, hauling in $605,000 during the 42-day period, according to documents filed Tuesday.

Police officer injured during scuffle in Brewer

Police say a person believed to be experiencing a crisis is facing charges after an incident that left a Brewer police officer injured.

6-year-old reported missing in Portland found safe

UPDATE: Portland Police say Ahmed has been found safe.

Cost to replace Frank J. Wood Bridge cheaper than rehabilitating it, officials say

New information from federal transportation officials shows that rehabilitating a 90-year-old bridge connecting Topsham to Brunswick is more costly than replacing it.

Judge allows more DNA tests in 34-year-old killing in Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A judge has granted a request for additional DNA tests by a man convicted of killing a 12-year-old girl more than three decades ago.

Argument at Anson market results in stabbing, police say

A Chebeague Island man is accused of stabbing another man at a market in Anson.

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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.