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Bangor police arrest transient charged with robbery

Bangor Police arrested a man accused of robbery on Thursday night.

University of New England to welcome students back to campus in the fall

Maine’s largest private university said Friday it plans to resume on-campus instruction in a modified format for the coming academic year.

President Trump’s New Hampshire rally postponed due to tropical storm

President Donald Trump’s rally in New Hampshire has been postponed.

Victim in deadly crash identified as South Portland teen

Scarborough police have identified the driver who was killed in a crash on Highland Ave. Thursday morning.

Former snowbird Paul LePage declares residency in Maine

EDGECOMB, Maine (AP) Former Republican Gov. Paul LePage, who moved to Florida to enjoy warm weather and lower taxes after leaving office, has reestablished residency in Maine.

Maine casinos reopen amid pandemic

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s casinos are emerging from a COVID-19 closure.

Lewiston man arrested after police pursuit

Police say a Lewiston man who led officers on a chase is is facing several charges.

Inmate at York County Jail tests positive for COVID-19

An inmate at York County Jail has tested positive for coronavirus.

Governor’s administration releases new COVID-19 prevention checklists for businesses

The administration of Governor Janet Mills released new Covid-19 prevention checklists for casinos and short-term rentals in the state.

Two Maine paper mills announce layoffs

The Sappi paper mill in Westbrook will be shutting off one of it’s paper machines and laying off 75 workers.

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New Hampshire Man Faces Attempted Murder After York Co. Stabbing

Deputies say the victim was taken to Maine Medical Center in Portland.

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Man Accused of Threatening to Detonate Bomb During Bangor Burglary

Officers say they found the suspect inside a closed business in Bangor

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CMP Transformer Move to Delay Traffic Through Scarborough

Drivers are asked to plan alternate routes and expect delays.

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Standish woman accused of fatally shooting boyfriend appears in court

A Standish woman charged with murder for the shooting death of her boyfriend made her first court appearance on Monday.

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Police looking for leads after drive-by shooting damages Auburn home

There were no injuries but a home was struck by gunfire during a drive-by shooting in Auburn over the weekend.