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U.S. attorney’s office collected nearly $20M this year

Assets seized in connection to an illegal sports betting ring in Maine makes this year’s total collected by the U.S. attorney’s office almost $20 million.

Person killed in Rumford fire likely resident of apartment

Fire officials in Maine say the victim of a fatal apartment fire in Rumford appears to have been a 73-year-old woman who lived in the building.

Sen. Susan Collins will run for reelection in Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine has formally launched her bid for a fifth term in office.

Maine congressman will vote to impeach President Trump

Maine Democratic Congressman Jared Golden says he will vote in support of one of two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.

Police arrest four people accused of threatening Glenburn woman

Four people who caused a standoff with police in Penobscot County were taken into custody peacefully.

Funding for new MMA training ship included in budget bill

U.S. Sen. Susan Collins said a spending proposal includes $300 million for the construction and acquisition of a new training vessel for Maine Maritime Academy.

Police arrest suspect in Scarborough killing and other attacks in Maine’s midcoast

Police have charged a Freeport man with the killing of an 82-year-old man in Scarborough on Sunday.

1 killed when fire sweeps through building in Rumford

Firefighters say one person died in a fire that swept through a multifamily home in the western Maine town of Rumford.

[AUDIO] Portland Mayor Kate Snyder Discusses Housing For Asylum Seekers On WGAN

Portland Mayor Kate Snyder joined the WGAN Morning News Tuesday to discuss a number of issues, including housing options for asylum seekers.

Woman arrested in Maine wanted for baby’s death in Montana

A Montana woman charged with negligent homicide in the death of her 5-month-old daughter has been arrested in Maine.

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Marathon milestone shattered: Sabastian Sawe breaks the fabled 2-hour barrier by 30 seconds

A pair of African distance runners took down what was once among the most unthinkable records in sports on Sunday, shattering the long-unapproachable two-hour barrier in the 26.2-mile (42.2-kilometer) marathon.

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Moderate Fire Conditions Present in Maine

Most of the state is under moderate fire danger.

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Kennebunkport Police Report String of Car Thefts, Burglaries

Officers are calling the incidents "crimes of opportunity," as unlocked cars or visible belongings are easy targets.

1 day ago in Local

Brewer man arrested for hit and run crash in Bangor

48-year-old David Harris was arrested by police this morning on multiple charges, including operating without a license.

2 days ago in Local

Deadly House Fire in Hiram Claims a Life

Investigators from the State Fire Marshal’s Office were called to the scene of a deadly house fire in Hiram. Crews…