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Police identify 16-year-old shot by police during confrontation in Limerick

The armed robbery suspect who was shot and killed by a York County Sheriff’s deputy Friday night has been identified as a 16-year-old boy from Limerick.

Child Killed in Standish Crash

An 8-year-old child died and three others were injured in a crash in Standish.

An Appeals Court Has Upheld the Creation of a Federally Protected Area in the Atlantic Ocean

An appeals court has upheld the creation of a federally protected area in the Atlantic Ocean. Fishing groups sued over…

Fire fighters to represent Farmington FD in Tournament of Roses Parade

FARMINGTON, Maine (AP) Two members of a Maine fire department shaken by tragedy in September are going to represent fellow firefighters in the Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year’s Day in Pasadena, California.

Alleged Fugitive Driver found after Police Chase in Windham

Police say the driver who escaped following a police chase and crash in Windham is now in custody.

Maine PFAS Task Force sends recommendations to Gov. Mills

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A Maine task force has completed its list of recommendations to the governor and lawmakers on how to confront so-called forever chemicals.

Portland man convicted of manslaughter in death of sister’s boyfriend

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A Maine man who said he was defending himself when he fatally shot his sister’s boyfriend in a family fight is guilty of manslaughter.

Freezing rain, slick road conditions lead to multiple crashes on the Maine Turnpike

Slick road conditions due to freezing rain led to multiple crashes on the Maine Turnpike Friday morning.

Farmingdale Man Arrested for OUI after Accident, Leaving Scene

WISCASSET (WGAN) – A Farmingdale man was arrested for Operating Under the Influence after a near collision early Wednesday evening.

Fire sweeps through Brewer home early Christmas morning

A Brewer home was badly damaged by fire early Christmas morning.

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Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 strength Monday as it neared Jamaica, where forecasters said it would unleash catastrophic flooding, multiple landslides and extensive infrastructure damage.

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Missing Hancock County Woman Found Safe

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Hancock County deputies say Alison Macleod suffers from cognitive issues.

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Otisfield Man Charged After Woman Shot in Hand

Oxford County deputies say they were called to a report of a person who had been shot.

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Owl Rescued on Lake West of Augusta

Officers say they found the barred owl along Annabessacook Lake Saturday morning.