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Man suspected of killing 3 in NYC home arrested in Maine

A man who was wanted in a grisly triple homicide in New York City has been arrested in Maine, police said.

Maine Leaders Criticize Courts after EPA Ruling

The Supreme Court handed down their final rulings of the term on Thursday, one of which dealt blows to the EPA’s power over regulation of greenhouse gas emissions. 

Toddler dies after drowning in Clinton

A 1-year-old boy who was found unresponsive in Clinton on Tuesday has died.

Toddler in Kennebec County listed in critical condition

A one-year-old boy from Clinton is in critical condition after being found unresponsive in a plastic tote that had water in it. 

Maine Delegation Celebrates $1.4 Billion from Biden Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

U.S Senators Angus King and Susan Collins and Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden today celebrated a $1.467 billion investment from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help coastal communities like Maine’s prepare for the potentially devastating impacts of climate change. 

Governor Mills Announces $15 Million in Grants for Maine’s Seafood Industry

On Wednesday, Governor Mills announced more than $15 million in grants for Maine’s seafood processing and dealing industry.

Police investigating fatal crash involving car and motorcycle in Glenburn

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Route 15 in Glenburn on Tuesday night.

AARP Awards 11 Maine Organizations Grants

AARP Maine Announced on Wednesday that eleven organizations through the state will receive 2022 Community Challenge grants. 

Investigation leads to drug seizure, arrest at Lewiston motel

Police say more than 350 grams of heroin and fentanyl were seized from a Lewiston motel room this week.

Former candidate facing child porn charge sells Maine home

A former Maine gubernatorial candidate charged with possession of child pornography has sold his townhouse in Portland.

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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.