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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.

Body found by Maine dogwalker identified as 31-year-old man

Police in Maine say a body found by a dogwalker in the northern part of the state was a 31-year-old man who had been missing for almost two years.

Lawsuit seeking online votes for disabled is being settled

A lawsuit that led to a system for Mainers with print disabilities to cast absentee ballots online is being settled.

Bill asks sites backed by political groups to reveal funding

A senate committee heard testimony about a bill that seeks to increase transparency about who funds websites that appear to be news sites but whose articles advocate for certain politicians.

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Head-on crash on Route 1 in Saco leaves motorcyclist dead

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Route 1 in Saco Friday morning.

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Police renew search for Hancock County man reported missing in 2017

A search is planned in Hancock County in connection with a missing person case from 2017.

23 hours ago in Local

Turner Man Arrested in Connection with Lewiston Shooting

According to Lewiston police, they responded to reports of a shooting Thursday afternoon at 235 Bartlett Street. No injuries were reported. 

1 day ago in Local

Collins Breaks with Republicans to Vote to Shut Down Iran War

She joined GOP Kentucky Senator Rand Paul to back the measure

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No Injuries, Schools Secure After Shots Fired in Lewiston

The Lewiston School Superintendent said that police had informed them of the shooting.