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Flu cases surge in Maine, where bad season hasn’t hit peak

The number of flu cases in Maine shot up by nearly a quarter over the course of a week.

State police charge woman accused of punching trooper and escaping from police cruiser

Maine State Police say a woman who punched a trooper and escaped from a cruiser in Hollis faces multiple charges.

Bangor man accused of possessing sexually explicit photos of minors

A man arrested Wednesday morning in Bangor is accused of having sexually explicit images of children under the age of 12.

Company that studied grid may have had conflict of interest

A company paid $500,000 by Maine regulators to study the state’s electric grid may have been ineligible to receive the contract based on conflict of interest rules.

Proposal would save ambulance service in northern Maine

Rural communities in northern Maine will be assured of access to emergency medical services if the Maine Legislature approves of a proposal that is headed to a committee.

Woman killed at Timberland headquarters was stabbed

New Hampshire authorities say a woman who was killed at the company headquarters of Timberland in Stratham was stabbed.

Bernie Sanders wins New Hampshire primary

MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) Bernie Sanders won New Hampshire’s presidential primary election Tuesday night, narrowly edging moderate rival Pete Buttigieg and scoring the first clear victory in the Democratic Party’s chaotic 2020 nomination fight.

Maine delegation opposes Trump’s destroyer construction cuts

Maine’s congressional delegation is happy that President Donald Trump’s budget proposal maintains funding for two destroyers in the upcoming year.

Man indicted for leaving crash that killed skateboarder

A grand jury has indicted a Maine man who is accused of leaving the scene of a crash that killed a skateboarder.

Maine governor’s veto of sports betting bill upheld in House vote

Governor Janet Mills’ veto of a sports betting bill has been upheld by the Maine House of Representatives.

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The Washington County Sheriff's Office are looking for 16-year-old Lilyanna Rose Cook, who was last seen in Roque Bluffs, Maine.

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Struck-down Maine citizen’s referendum on super PAC donations heads to appeals court

Despite getting over 75% of the vote, a Portland judge deemed the referendum unconstitutional this past summer, citing the ruling made by the Supreme Court on the 2010 Citizen's United case.

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Police find missing teen after vehicle pursuit in Skowhegan

A missing teenager was found in the vehicle of a Norridgewock man who police say led them on a chase in Skowhegan on Thursday.

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Maine State Police seeking information about bank fraud suspect in Aroostook County and Bangor

A woman is wanted for bank fraud in Bangor and Aroostook County.

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What to Know About Maine U.S. Senate Race

Democrats are hoping to unseat Republican Susan Collins.