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Police search for man who stole solar-powered stop sign in Limerick

Police in York County are searching for a man who they say stole a $1,500 stop sign Friday morning.

Gov. Mills announcing grants for more car-charging stations

Maine Democratic Gov. Janet Mills is unveiling a new fast-charging station for electric cars and offering incentives for more of them.

Court document: Victim shot twice, wrapped in tarp

Friends of a Maine woman found dead in the basement of her apartment house have held a vigil for her as the man accused of killing her awaits a court appearance.

Fryeburg Police: Driver Charged After Nearly Striking Students In Crosswalk

A 72-year-old man was charged after police say he nearly struck two students in a crosswalk in Fryeburg.

Windham Mom Crashes Into Art Gallery With Child In Vehicle

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office responded after an SUV crashed into an art gallery in Casco.

Judge blocks student suspension over note about ‘rapist’

A federal judge has blocked a three-day suspension imposed on a high school student for posting comments about a “rapist” on a bathroom mirror, saying her comments were constitutionally protected free speech.

UMaine to get more funding for offshore wind project

The University of Maine is getting more federal funding for a floating platform to support up to a 12-megawatt wind turbine.

Police in Piscataquis County search for missing Greenville man

Police in Piscataquis County are asking for help finding a missing Greenville man.

Drug agents arrest man wanted on homicide charge in Rumford drug bust

Maine drug agents arrested five people, including one person wanted in New York on a homicide charge, during a drug bust in Rumford.

Driver pulled out of vehicle before it burst into flames in Fairfield wreck

Maine State Police say the driver of a vehicle that went up in flames after crashing into guard rails was pulled out of the wreck with a broken leg.

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Maine State Police seek Patten man as part of ongoing investigation

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Police are asking for help as they search for a Patten man.

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IOC and Saudi Arabia cancel their 12-year deal to host video gaming Esports Olympics in Riyadh

FILE -Olympic Rings are pictured in front of The Olympic House, headquarters of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at the opening of the executive board meeting of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Lausanne, Switzerland, March 28, 2023. (Laurent Gillieron/Keystone via AP, File)

The IOC and Saudi Arabia have canceled their 12-year deal to host the video gaming Esports Olympics in Riyadh in a rare setback for a sports project backed by the oil-rich kingdom.

8 hours ago in National, Trending

Banks and retailers run short on pennies as the US Mint stops making them

A sign in a Kwik Trip store shows the store will no longer be using pennies to give change, on Oct. 23, 2025, in Yorkville, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

President Donald Trump's decision to stop producing the penny earlier this year is starting to have real implications for the nation's commerce.

8 hours ago in Music, Trending

Universal Music and AI song generator Udio settle lawsuit and partner on new AI music platform

FILE - Taylor Swift arrives at the 67th annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

The rise of AI song generation tools like Udio has disrupted the $20 billion music streaming industry. Record labels accuse the platforms of exploiting the recorded works of artists without compensating them.

8 hours ago in Trending, World

5 more jewel heist arrests made as Louvre probe deepens

People tour the courtyard of Le Louvre museum in the rain Monday, Oct. 27, 2025 in Paris. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

The prosecutor, Laure Beccuau, told RTL radio that one of the detainees is suspected of being part of the four-person team that robbed the Louvre's Apollo Gallery in broad daylight on Oct. 19.