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ACLU Calling For a Probe into Allegations of Illegal Surveillance By a State Police Unit

The Maine ACLU is calling for a probe into allegations of illegal surveillance by a State Police unit in a…

Workers at Augusta construction site test positive for coronavirus

Workers at a construction site in Augusta have tested positive for the coronavirus.

Maine secures 20,000-plus devices for pandemic home learning

The Maine Department of Education has secured internet access and devices for all Maine schoolchildren who were in need.

Police find missing 3-year-old girl after issuance of Amber Alert

Maine State Police say a missing three-year-old girl was found safe after an Amber Alert was issued Friday morning.

West Paris man arrested after allegedly leading police on 14-mile chase

A West Paris man is behind bars after leading Rumford police on a 14-mile chase that ended in the town of Peru.

3 charged with making and spending counterfeit money

Three New Hampshire residents have been arrested on charges of making counterfeit money in Maine.

Portland cancels July 4th fireworks display

Portland canceled the state’s largest Fourth of July fireworks display, traditionally held on the city’s eastern promenade.

Emera Maine becomes ‘Versant’ after purchase

Maine electric utility Emera Maine has a new name: Versant.

Police search for armed man accused of assaulting woman in Lewiston

Police in Lewiston are searching for an armed man accusing of assaulting a woman with a weapon on Thursday.

New rule allows Maine lodging and hotel businesses to begin taking reservations for June

Governor Janet Mills’ administration says Maine lodging providers can now begin accepting future reservations for those arriving in the state on June 1st and beyond, effective immediately.

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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.

16 hours ago in Local, Sports

Cooper Flagg Is NBA Rookie of the Year

DALLAS (AP) — Cooper Flagg set a host of records for an NBA teenager in an also-ran season for the Dallas Mavericks. Kon…