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Maine National Guard active before potential demonstrations

Maine’s governor has activated the Maine National Guard as a precautionary measure in advance of potential demonstrations this weekend.

Maine CDC reports 16 deaths, 823 coronavirus cases

Another 16 people in our state have died with COVID-19, according to Friday’s report from the Maine CDC. It raises the statewide death toll to 477.

12-year-old girl accused of stabbing father in Auburn charged with attempted murder

An Auburn man is recovering in the hospital after being stabbed by his 12-year-old daughter.

Houlton man killed in crash involving tractor-trailer in Topsfield

Maine State Police say one person was killed in a crash involving a tractor-trailer on Route 1 in Topsfield.

Investigators believe incendiary device is to blame for fire at Bangor apartment building

Police say a fire at an apartment building in Bangor was caused by an incendiary device that was thrown inside.

Maine reports 8 more deaths, 808 new coronavirus cases

Maine’s coronavirus-related death toll continues to climb. The Maine CDC reported Thursday morning that eight more Mainers have died with COVID-19, bringing the total number of deaths in the state to 461.

Bangor man accused of domestic violence involving 2-year-old

Bangor police say a local man was arrested and charged with domestic violence after his girlfriend’s 2-year-old child was brought to a doctor’s office with suspicious injuries.

A drive to Cadillac Mountain summit is going to cost you

It’s going to take more than a reservation to drive to the top of Acadia National Park’s Cadillac Mountain this summer.

Unemployment claims remain high in Maine amid pandemic

Unemployment claims have remained high in Maine during the early part of the new year.

Maine Agricultural Trades Show, A Virtual Event, Kicks Off Next Week

(AP) The state’s largest trade show for the agriculture industry will take place online when it convenes next week.

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New Hampshire Man Faces Attempted Murder After York Co. Stabbing

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Man Accused of Threatening to Detonate Bomb During Bangor Burglary

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Officers say they found the suspect inside a closed business in Bangor

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CMP Transformer Move to Delay Traffic Through Scarborough

Drivers are asked to plan alternate routes and expect delays.

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Standish woman accused of fatally shooting boyfriend appears in court

A Standish woman charged with murder for the shooting death of her boyfriend made her first court appearance on Monday.

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Police looking for leads after drive-by shooting damages Auburn home

There were no injuries but a home was struck by gunfire during a drive-by shooting in Auburn over the weekend.