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Stockton Springs mom charged with murdering three-year-old son makes first court appearance

A Stockton Springs mom accused of killing her 3-year-old son made her initial court appearance Friday. Jessica Williams, 35, was ordered held on $150,000 cash bail.

4-year-old boy reported missing in Windham found dead, police say

A 4-year-old boy reported missing in Windham was found dead Thursday night. Police say got a call at about 4:45 p.m. Thursday afternoon about a missing nonverbal little boy on Pope Road.

Authorities in Virginia arrest man wanted on sex charges in Maine

A Maine man has been arrested in Virginia for sex charges.

Windham police asking for information as they search for nonverbal child

Police in Windham are trying to find a nonverbal 4-year-old boy who’s gone missing.

Parts of central Maine now in severe drought

Areas of central Maine are now experiencing severe drought conditions.

Man who put razor blades in pizza dough pleads guilty

A man accused of putting razor blades and screws in pizza dough at supermarkets in Maine and New Hampshire pleaded guilty Thursday to a federal count of tampering with a consumer product.

High court to rule whether to hear Maine school choice case

The justices of the U.S. Supreme Court are set to decide whether to hear a case filed by Maine families who want to use a state tuition program to send their children to religious schools.

Maine lifts barrier to bringing child sex abuse suits

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine has lifted a barrier civil lawsuits by people who were sexually abused when they were…

Maine to review safety policies after 4 recent child deaths

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine’s human services department said Thursday it’s evaluating child safety policies in the state in the wake of four deaths of young children.

Maine gov vetoes bill to curb foreign vote influence

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine’s governor said Thursday she has vetoed a bill that was designed to curb foreign influence in statewide votes.

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Manager of Maine U.S. Senate hopeful Graham Platner’s campaign steps down for family reasons

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