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State Police neutralize explosive device in Limington

Police received a report at around 5:30 PM Monday from an individual who had found what they believed to be a grenade near a dumpster.

Portland City Survey Shows Dissatisfaction with Affordability, Traffic Flow

The survey will help city staff understand community needs and provide guidance in decision-making.

Portland Police Investigating Possible Arson After Suspect Uses Bedsheets to Escape

Officers say crews located and extinguished a fire on a third-floor unit at 72 Bishop Street.

Brunswick Police Officer Charged with Assault

The officer was charged Monday in West Bath District Court.

Androscoggin County Look for Suspects in Two Burglaries, Stolen Vehicle

Deputies say one burglary took place at Vacationland Cannabis in Turner, while the other was reported on Greene Street in Sabattus.

Pickup Truck Goes Through Ice at Moosehead Lake

A total of 7 Lisbon Fire Department personnel assisted on the scene.

South Portland residents raise concerns about declining air quality near petroleum tanks

A recent report by the Maine DEP found that air samples near the tanks measured drastically higher than the area’s normal background levels in terms of toxic chemicals.

Proposed bills in Augusta could increase taxes for wealthy Mainers and corporations

The bills would require Mainers who earn over $1 million and corporations that earn over $3.5 million to pay slightly higher taxes, and would also see tax brackets adjusted.

A Political PAC Funded by a Dead Maine Philanthropist, is Throwing Support to a Gubernatorial Candidate

Reclaim Maine is funding online ads for Republican gubernatorial candidate, Bobby Charles.

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Maine Lawmakers Pass Bill to Let Jails Turn Away Some ICE Detainees

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Governor Mills has indicated she will sign the bill.

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Two Arrested in Gardiner for Drug Dealing, Gun Charges

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Officers say they saw what looked like illegal drugs at the residence.

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New Hampshire Man Dead in I-95 Crash in Newport

Maine State Police say they were on their way to assist a stopped car in the travel lane of I-95.

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Casco Bay Lines considers another fare hike for passengers

Riding the ferry in Casco Bay could get more expensive as the ferry line considers a 21 percent increase for passenger fares.

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Sen. Collins’ office says remark about not seeking another term after November was an “off-hand comment”

Sen. Susan Collins is walking back her comment that she would only serve one more term if elected in November.