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Maine teacher resigns after sexual misconduct allegations

A Maine music teacher has resigned after school officials discovered allegations of sexual misconduct with a student from another school.

Saco police ask for help locating two missing juveniles

Saco police are asking for help finding two 17-year-olds who left a juvenile residential home this week.

Maine supreme court overturns murder for 1st time since 2004

The state supreme court on Thursday overturned the murder conviction of the accused trigger man in a drug-related killing, the first murder conviction to be set aside in more than a decade in Maine.

Shipbuilders ready to begin voting on 3-year pact in Maine

The largest union at Navy shipbuilder Bath Iron Works begins voting Friday on a contract proposal that was unanimously rejected by its negotiating committee.

Bath Iron Works delivers machines used in coronavirus test manufacturing

Navy shipbuilder Bath Iron Works has delivered the first machines designed to make specialized nasal swabs to Puritan Medical Products in Guilford.

Pandemic hinders clean election campaigns for Maine candidates

The number of legislative candidates running “clean election” campaigns is down in 2020, largely because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Outbreaks may cause state to delay indoor seating for bars

Maine is reconsidering its plan to allow bars to open for indoor service on July 1 because of recent COVID-19 outbreaks tied to bar patrons in other states.

Mainers file another 6,000 first-time claims for unemployment benefits

Nearly 6,000 initial claims for unemployment benefits were filed in Maine last week.

Police investigate death of man found unresponsive in Saco

Police in Saco say a man was pronounced dead after he was found unresponsive in a parking garage on Wednesday afternoon.

Raymond man killed in crash involving motorcycle and dump truck

Falmouth police say a Raymond man was killed in a crash involving a motorcycle and a truck on Wednesday.

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One Dead in Skowhegan House Fire

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The body was taken to the Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta for identification.

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Maine State Police Investigate Death of Missing Thomaston Man

The cause and manner of death are still under investigation

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Two Arrested in Waterville After 6 Month Drug Trafficking Investigation

Both suspects are currently at the Kennebec County Jail awaiting court appearances.

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Republican-backed PAC raises millions for ads targeting Graham Platner

A political action committee created to help Republican U.S. Senator Susan Collins win reelection is spending nearly $2 million attacking Democratic challenger Graham Platner.

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Lewiston police investigate report of shots fired

Lewiston police are investigating a report of shots fired overnight Tuesday morning near Jefferson Street.