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Man killed in Maine snowmobiling crash on Moosehead Lake

NORTHEAST SOMERSET, Maine (AP) Authorities in Maine say a man died in a snowmobiling crash in the northern part of…

Police: Man who locked couple inside their home arrested

A Maine man accused of pouring gasoline on a couple’s front door and later locking them inside their home has been arrested.

Maine gets fed grant for substance abuse and job training

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The federal government has provided more than $6.2 million to Maine to help people affected by substance use disorders.

Maine-Nova Scotia ferry service to begin this summer

BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP) Seasonal ferry service between Maine and Nova Scotia is scheduled to resume this summer.

Maine proposal to help homeless students graduate moves on

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A proposal designed to improve high school graduation rates in Maine for students who are homeless or in foster care has received the approval of a legislative committee.

Earthquake Shakes Sabattus on Sunday

A small earthquake shook some Mainers Sunday evening.

Body Found Behind Shaw’s in Bangor

Police in Bangor responded to a call shortly after 12:30 pm Saturday after a person was found dead behind a grocery store.

Maine Has Reversed Course on Previous Plans to Close the Growing Bait Fishery

Maine has reversed course on previous plans to close the growing bait fishery. The Portland Press Herald reports the state…

Maine woman convicted in 10-year-old daughter’s killing sentenced to 48 years

Sharon Carrillo was convicted in the death of Marissa Kennedy, and was sentenced by a judge on Friday afternoon.

TSA finds loaded handgun in carry-on bag at Portland Jetport

The TSA confiscated a loaded handgun from a Maine man at the Portland Jetport on Friday morning.

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Update: Fire Damages Home, Destroys Barn in Augusta

Fire destroyed a barn and damaged a home in Augusta on Monday.

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Portland firefighters say there's no information yet on the cause of the fire.

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Brush Fire Burns Nearly an Acre in New Gloucester

Crews were on the scene for nearly three hours Sunday afternoon.

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Swanville man arrested again for sex crimes

A Waldo County man is facing sex crime charges for the second time this year.