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Four employees at York County Sheriff’s Office test positive for COVID-19

The York County Sheriff’s Office says four of it’s employees have tested positive for COVID-19.

Maine Reps urge Trump keep promise to Maine’s lobster industry

Maine’s Congressional delegation urged the Trump administration on Wednesday to make good on its promise to come to the aid of the lobster industry.

Dump truck driver killed in rollover crash in New Gloucester

Police say a Maine man was killed when the dump truck he was driving rolled over in New Gloucester on Wednesday.

Man attempts to steal SUV, beating owner with Bible

A Bangor man is in custody after beating a man with a Bible trying to steal a car. 

Joyriders chased by police, lucky to walk away from resulting crash

A 15-year-old driving an unregistered pickup truck led state police on a brief chase Wednesday before losing control and crashing into a field.

Video chat ends in tragic death

A 16-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed himself with a handgun while video chatting with a friend, police said.

Dairy farmers, specialty crop growers see most Maine aid

Maine’s dairy farmers and specialty crop growers have received the bulk of federal aid that’s designed to help food producers weather the coronavirus pandemic.

Jay man charged with setting his mother’s home on fire again

Maine State Police say a Jay man was arrested after setting his mother’s home on fire for a second time.

Harness racing back on track

The Bangor Raceway is launching its 142nd season after a months-long delay because of the pandemic.

Maine postal worker reports two mail-sorting machines dismantled

Two of 10 mail-sorting machines have been removed over the past two months from the U.S. Postal Service Southern Maine Processing and Distribution Center, a postal worker says.

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Graham Platner campaign manager resigns after controversial posts online resurface

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Judge sentences Maine man to 38 years for the killing of his stepson

An Oxford man was sentenced Friday to 38 years behind bars for the killing of his stepson.

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Wardens offer $3,000 reward after lynx found dead in Aroostook County

Maine Game Wardens are offering $3,000 for information about the illegal killing of a Canada lynx.

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High Trails at Baxter State Park Closed for Season

The closure includes Owl Trail, which is the northernmost section of the Appalachian Trail