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Driver dies after crashing car into Farmington store

A Farmington man was killed when he crashed his car into a local furniture and carpet store.

Portland police say string of robberies may be connected

Portland police say an initial review of evidence suggests a recent string of robberies are connected.

980 cases of coronavirus and 12 deaths reported in Maine over 3-day period

There were 980 additional cases of coronavirus and twelve virus-related deaths reported in Maine on Tuesday, as the state again saw a record number of hospitalizations.

Bangor fire followed removal of encampment of homeless people

BANGOR, Maine (AP) At least two of the three people who died in a fire in a condemned house had been moved with other homeless people from a riverfront encampment days before by city officials, a newspaper reported.

Foundation increases gift to Maine arts center by $1M

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A foundation has increased its gift to a Maine university to help create a new arts center in the state’s largest city.

Authorities release identity of driver killed in toll plaza crash

Maine State Police have released the identity of a driver killed in a single-vehicle crash at the West Gardiner Toll Plaza last month.

Police arrest Portland man accused of interfering during unrelated OUI arrest

Portland police say a man who was threatening officers and displayed a rifle while they were arresting an OUI suspect was taken into custody.

Maine delegation wants college prep program funding back

Legislators from Maine are pushing back at a federal government decision to reject a public university’s application for a college prep program grant.

Icy conditions blamed for multiple interstate crashes near Etna

Multiple crashes on I-95 in Penobscot County shut down part of the interstate on Monday.

Portland’s Charter Commission to consider clean elections proposal

Portland could become the first municipality in Maine to establish its own clean elections program.

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1 hour ago in Local, National

Janet Mills drops U.S. Senate bid before June 9 primary

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LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Maine Gov. Janet Mills on Thursday dropped her bid for the U.S. Senate, pointing to a lack of…

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Drug bust at Scarborough hotel leads to charges for Cape Elizabeth man

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A Cape Elizabeth man is accused of selling drugs out of a hotel room in Scarborough.

2 hours ago in Local

Maine teen charged in paddleboarder’s death found competent to stand trial

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A teenager charged in the killing of a Maine paddleboarder has been found competent to stand trial.

8 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Lindsey Vonn tells the AP she is not yet in position emotionally to decide if she will race again

Lindsey Vonn is still recovering physically and emotionally from her frightening crash at the Winter Olympics. For now, the tough decisions about the future can wait.

22 hours ago in Local

Greater Portland Metro Unveils High Frequency Bus Service to Westbrook, Gorham

It would be the first of its kind rapid-transit service in the state.