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Attorney General investigating death of inmate at Maine Correctional Center

A 21-year-old man imprisoned at Maine Correctional Center in Windham has died.

Police identify man found dead in Waterville

Waterville Police announced the identity of a man found dead outside of an apartment building on Monday

Lightning strikes damage homes as severe weather sweeps through Maine

Lightning strikes sparked fires at at least two homes as severe weather swept through the Sebago Lake area Tuesday night.

Court reinstates ban on lobster gear to protect right whales

A federal circuit court has reinstated a ban on lobster fishing gear in a nearly 1,000-square-mile area off New England to try to protect endangered whales.

Former Governor LePage and NH Gov. Chris Sununu tour Messer Truck facility in Westbrook

Former Governor and current candidate Paul LePage visited the Messer Truck facility in Westbrook early Wednesday morning

Police investigate death on Sebago Lake

The death of a man who collapsed in the water on Sebago Lake in Standish is under investigation.

Wanted Baldwin man considered armed and dangerous, police say

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office says a man wanted in connection with an armed confrontation earlier this month is considered armed and dangerous.

Police identify man linked to incident at Westbrook bus stop

Police in Westbrook say they’ve identified a man who allegedly accosted a young girl and her guardian at a bus stop.

Sea Dogs founding president, general manager dies after lengthy illness

The Portland Sea Dogs have announce the death of the team’s founding president and general manager.

Maine combats catalytic converter thefts with new law

A state law aimed at preventing the theft of catalytic converters goes into effect next month.

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One Dead in Skowhegan House Fire

The body was taken to the Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta for identification.

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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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Two Arrested in Waterville After 6 Month Drug Trafficking Investigation

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.