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Boyfriend of slain Standish woman indicted on murder charge

The boyfriend of a woman found dead in Standish over the summer has been indicted for murder.

Death of New York teen in Machias ruled a homicide

Maine State Police are investigating the death of a person in Machias as a homicide.

Human remains found along Presumpscot River identified as missing Westbrook man

Investigators say human remains found in Westbrook on Halloween are those of a Westbrook man who was reported missing in June.

Portland police warn of recent spike in drug overdoses

Police in Portland say they responded to six drug overdoses in a 12-hour period on Wednesday.

Environmental group asks state to stop construction of transmission line in Maine

An environmental group wants the state to halt construction of a $1 billion transmission line through western Maine.

Memorial held for Augusta shelter resident killed by police

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A riverside memorial was held for a Maine man shot and killed by police after he threatened and injured a fellow resident of a shelter with a knife.

Project to improve central Maine fish passage completed

FARMINGTON, Maine (AP) A road project that conservationists hope will improve fish passage in central Maine has been completed.

Bangor father charged with assaulting 8-week-old son

A 19-year-old father is facing charges after his infant son  was found to have injuries consistent with abuse.

Investigators await autopsy results after remains of New Hampshire couple found in separate waste facilities

Police are investigating after the remains of a New Hampshire woman and her fiancé were found at separate waste transfer facilities in Maine and New Hampshire.

Body recovered after neighbors reported gunshots in Machias

Police are investigating the discovery of a body in Machias on Thursday.

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