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Maine man pleads guilty in connection with shooting deaths of couple

A man accused of fatally shooting a couple in front of their children in Westbrook pleaded guilty to murder in court on Monday.

Presque Isle woman reported missing earlier this month found safe

Police say Kimberly Murph has been found safe.

Emergency Work to Start on Maine Turnpike in Portland

The Turnpike Authority has hired CPM Constructors; Inc to perform the repairs for more than $1.6 million.

Man Fleeing Police Hit on Turnpike in Biddeford Sunday Night

Maine State Police say a truck driver called in to say he’d hit a pedestrian running across the highway.

Maine’s Food Pantries Struggle with Volunteer Shortage

Maine has long been one of the most food insecure states in New England.

Motorcyclist Dead in Whitefield Crash

The Vigue Road was closed till approximately 1:30 PM.

Navy Ship Christened at Bath Iron Works

Several other military destroyers are currently under construction at Bath Iron Works.

Mt. Desert Island officials raise alarm over potential impact of government shutdown on local economy

If Congress can’t come to an agreement over the budget by the end of Tuesday, at least a partial shutdown will occur that’ll limit operations by federal agencies like the National Park Service, potentially shutting down Acadia National Park.

Pair of men involved in Saco drive-by shooting plead guilty

Two Massachusetts men are pleading guilty to several charges in a drive-by shooting in Saco last year

Standoff at Peru home ends with death of suspect

A man accused of causing a standoff with police in the town of Peru was found dead.

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New Hampshire Man Accused of Setting Fire to Maine Grandfather’s Vehicles

The Maine State Fire Marshal's Office says the fire was determined to be arson.

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Maine Legislature Passes First Statewide Temporary Ban on Data Centers

The bill would block data centers with heavy electrical use statewide until late next year.

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Lawsuit claims ICE violated rights of Colombian man detained in Portland

The ACLU of Maine has filed a lawsuit against five ICE agents on behalf of a man who was arrested in Portland during an immigration enforcement surge in January.

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Old Orchard Beach woman killed in head-on crash in Stockton Springs

A head-on crash in Stockton Springs left a 77-year-old woman dead Monday evening.

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Police Search for Missing 12-Year-Old Skowhegan Girl

The Girl was last seen between 3am and 730 am Sunday at her family’s residence.