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Winthrop man extricated from vehicle, taken to hospital after collision with train

A man was life-flighted to the hospital after his vehicle collided with a train early Monday morning in New Gloucester.

Maine lawmakers to consider improved energy storage systems

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine lawmakers will consider a proposal designed to improve the reliability of energy storage in the state.

Police investigate double shooting in Wells

WELLS, Maine (AP) One man was shot in the chest and another man died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Wells, police said.

Maine teacher can’t get vaccinated because she lives in NH

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine is allowing all teachers to be vaccinated as soon as possible but some are being left out in border towns in southern Maine.

I-295 scheduled to close for a few days for bridge replacement

The Maine Department of Transportation says the start of the nearly $21 million project involves a reconfiguration of the roadways beneath the bridge to improve mobility and safety.

Maine labor department warns of impostor’s scam

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) – The Maine Department of Labor has warned residents of an online fraud in which a scammer…

Standish woman found dead after crash into a Baldwin stream

Police found Desiree Lessard’s vehicle on its roof in a small stream that runs next to Marston Road after a woman walking her dog discovered Lessard shortly after 9 a.m. Friday.

Maine tribe seeks support for bill that would allow casino

The Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians are supporting a bill in the state’s Legislature that would allow them to negotiate with the federal government to open a casino in Aroostook County.

New guidance allows for more “low-risk” sports in Maine

Governor Janet Mils’ administration announced changes to Maine’s guidance about community sports that allow for all levels of play for sports deemed low-risk.

Maine State Police issue Silver Alert for missing Farmington man

Maine State Police say a Silver Alert has been issued for a Farmington man.

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

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

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Turner Man Arrested in Connection to Lewiston Shooting

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

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

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Maine Boy Dies After Being Pulled from South Carolina Hotel Pool

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