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Garage destroyed, home damaged in Standish fire

A house fire overnight in Standish is under investigation.

South Portland pharmacy robberies likely connected

Police in South Portland say they’re investigating two robberies at local pharmacies, and the crimes appear to be connected.

Talks between Bath Iron Works & largest union stall

Earlier in the week, union workers rallied outside the Bath shipyard indicating a willingness to go on strike.

Auburn council to vote Monday on resolution declaring all businesses essential

The City Council will consider a resolution Monday that would declare all businesses essential.

Maine Democratic Party Says it’s Incorporating Opposition to Police Brutality into its Platform

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) – The Maine Democratic Party says it’s incorporating opposition to police brutality into its platform this year.…

Portland Police Say They Stationed Officers on Rooftops During Recent Protests

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) – Police in Maine’s largest city say they stationed officers on downtown rooftops during recent protests because…

Police Have Arrested a 25-Year-Old Hollis Man in Connection with a Hit-And-Run

Police have arrested a 25-year-old Hollis man in connection with a hit-and-run that seriously injured a 12-year-old boy who was…

Four injured in single-vehicle crash in Clifton

The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office says four people were injured in a crash in Clifton on Friday.

Gov. Mills accelerates reopening of lodging to out-of-state visitors

Governor Janet Mills’ administration is accelerating the reopening of lodging establishment for out-of-state visitors.

Mainer with coronavirus credits blood plasma treatment for recovery

The first Mainer to receive transfusions of antibody-rich blood plasma says he remembers dreams of two groups chanting while he was on a ventilator for 18 days.

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There have been about 170 recorded earthquakes in Maine since 1997.

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