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Police ID victims of double fatal collision in Vassalboro

Police have identified the victims on a deadly two-car collision in Vassalboro Saturday night.

Scarborough man, 82, dies after attack outside his home

Police are investigating the killing of an 82-year-old Scarborough man who was attacked in his front yard.

Augusta man dies after he is hit by car Friday night

An Augusta man died overnight after police said he was hit by a car while walking in the city Friday night.

Applications to Open Marijuana Businesses in Maine Has Been Busy

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) – The first week of applications to open marijuana businesses in Maine has been busy. The Maine…

Maine student vaping about doubles in 2 years, survey says

The Maine Center for Disease Control says the use of e-cigarettes among high school students has almost doubled since 2017, according to the results of a new survey.

Man declines to testify in murder trial of estranged wife

A Maine man serving a 55-year sentence for the death of his stepdaughter has pleaded the fifth in the trial of his estranged wife, who’s also accused in the fatal beating.

Man pronounced dead at the scene after his car was found in the water

Police say a man died after his vehicle ended up submerged in the water in West Paris.

Maine State Prison inmate dies

Maine’s Department of Corrections says a man died inside the Maine State Prison in Warren on Thursday night.

Enrollment at Maine’s community colleges on the rise

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (AP) More students are enrolling in Maine’s community colleges this year.

State reviewing applications to open recreational marijuana business

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The first week of applications to open marijuana businesses in Maine has been busy.

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