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Female inmate found dead at the York County Jail

There are not many details at this time on a 34-year-old woman who was found dead at the York County Jail

Sanford family missing since June 29, last seen in Rumford

A family from Sanford is missing, have you seen them?

Three cars stolen and many others broken into in Westbrook

Of course it’s a good idea to lock your car and take the keys no matter where you are – Westbrook authorities are warning people that applies especially in their city as several cars were broken into or stolen recently

3 People have lost their home in a Standish apartment building fire on the 4th of July

An apartment building fire in Steep Falls as displaced at least 3 people

Another motorcycle-related death in Maine continues troubling trend

This is the 19th motorcycle-related fatality in the state this year already. Compare that to 21 in total last year. 

Man wanted for double killing in Maine arrested in Maryland

A man wanted for the killings of two people in Maine was arrested Friday in Rockville, Maryland, officials said.

Nearly 59K Mainers would become debt-free from $10K student loan forgiveness

New data from Student Loan Hero shows that almost 59,000 Mainers would be debt-free if President Biden goes ahead with his plan to cancel $10,000 of debt for every borrower.

Maine lobster industry to receive nearly $14 million in federal funding

Maine’s lobster industry will see a close to a $14 million investment by the federal government to help the industry adapt to new rules intended to save the critically endangered right whale from extinction.

Carjacking suspect accused of assaulting victim arrested in Kennebunk

Police in Portland say the suspect in several carjackings was taken into custody on Friday. 

EPA: Maine superfund site to receive $21M for cleanup

A Maine superfund mining site is receiving $21 million in Environmental Protection Agency funding to expedite contamination cleanup efforts.

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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.