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Clinton man surrenders after high-speed chase and standoff with police

A man who led police on a chase and then caused a standoff has surrendered peacefully.

Maine health network opens up vaccine registration to all teachers and school staff

Northern Light Health is expanding vaccine registration to teachers, staff and childcare workers of all ages.

More than two dozen COVID-19 vaccination clinics to open in Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) More than two dozen coronavirus vaccination clinics are set to open in Maine in the coming days.

Maine House to consider supplemental budget compromise

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Legislature is getting back to business Thursday in hopes of reaching an agreement on a supplemental budget.

Maine hostage taker took his own life, medical examiner says

Officials say a Maine man who held three people hostage and planted explosive devices in a home was shot by a state trooper, but died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

UMaine planning for return to “traditional, in-person college experience” in September

Students and faculty in the UMaine system may not have to social distance when they return to campus in September.

Groups vow to stop Maine bill to ban trans youth from sports

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Civil rights groups in Maine are coming out against a proposal from a group of Republicans to ban transgender youths from school sports.

Legislatures convenes at Augusta Civic Center, new Democratic senator sworn in

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Legislature is getting down to business after making some history: Sen. Craig Hickman was sworn in Wednesday as the first Black man to serve in both chambers of the Legislature.

Maine DHHS announces program to provide free rides to vaccination appointments

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services said Tuesday that it’s working with ModivCare to provide free rides to vaccine appointments for people who need them.

Maine to join program aimed at rebuilding workforce

Maine is joining a nine-state network that want to help job seekers transition to a post-pandemic economy.

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Turner Man Arrested in Connection to Lewiston Shooting

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

12 hours 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

13 hours ago in Local

No Injuries, Schools Secure After Shots Fired in Lewiston

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

14 hours ago in Local

Maine Boy Dies After Being Pulled from South Carolina Hotel Pool

Police in South Carolina are still investigating

16 hours ago in Local, National

Janet Mills drops U.S. Senate bid before June 9 primary

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Maine Gov. Janet Mills on Thursday dropped her bid for the U.S. Senate, pointing to a lack of…