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Fatal motorcycle crashes on the rise in Maine

The number of fatal motorcycle accidents in Maine so far this year has already matched the total recorded in 2021.

Police investigate fatal dump truck crash in Rumford

A New Gloucester man died after crashing a dump truck into some trees in Rumford on Monday afternoon.

Lewiston man charged in fatal shooting

Police arrested a Lewiston man in connection with the fatal shooting of another man from Massachusetts.

Child injured on ride in Old Orchard Beach

State inspectors were notified after a child was injured on an amusement park ride in Old Orchard Beach on Saturday.

Officer extinguishes flames after fireworks start fire on Old Orchard Beach

An incident involving fireworks at Old Orchard Beach nearly turned into a complete disaster Friday night.

5 charged with trafficking after drug bust in Hancock County

Drug agents seized two pounds of fentanyl and arrested five people following a months-long investigation into the distribution of drugs throughout Hancock County.

Lightning strikes Wells CVS, roof suffers extensive damage

Lightning struck a CVS store in Wells Sunday afternoon, causing significant damage to the roof of the building.

Man arrested in connection with deadly Lewiston shooting

A deadly shooting sparked a police standoff Sunday evening in Lewiston.

Man, 32, dies in Cornish motorcycle crash

The York County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly motorcycle crash in Cornish.

Man wielding weapon dies in police shooting

The deputy, identified as Kenneth York, is on administrative leave and the Maine Office of the Attorney General is investigating the shooting.

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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.