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Driver in wreck that left three dead, including a one-year-old, fell asleep before crash, police say

(AP) A driver allegedly fell asleep before striking three pedestrians, all of whom died, including a one-year-old girl.

Maine not planning on a state vaccine passport system

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine officials are not planning to develop a statewide vaccine passport system for COVID-19 shot recipients.

Man gets 8 years for drive-by shooting in Waterville that injured a young girl

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A Maine man was sentenced to eight years in prison for firing shots into a house that injured a 7-year-old girl in Waterville.

Lewiston police investigate accident that left three people and a dog dead

Lewiston police say three people and a dog were killed in an accident Wednesday afternoon.

Leash law being considered in South Portland

A new law regarding dogs and their owners has been proposed in South Portland.

Portland apartment building to be the tallest building in the state

A new apartment building in downtown Portland will be the tallest building in the state once it’s completed, reaching 18 stories.

Two people charged after child found in Rockland parking lot with drugs in their system

Police have charged two people after a 3-year-old child was found alone in a parking lot with drugs in their system.

Man on the run after Buxton standoff turns himself in to police

A man wanted by police following a standoff in Buxton last week has turned himself in.

Maine to finally hold Bicentennial Parade

AUBURN, Maine (AP) The bicentennial parade that will celebrate 200 years of Maine statehood will finally take place in August after a long delay caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine set to open in June

(AP) The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine in Portland plans to open to the public in its new location on June 24.

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