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Trial of Maine man who killed sister-in-law to go to jury

Jurors have begun deliberations in the trial of a Maine man who acknowledged shooting his sister-in-law 10 times.

Massachusetts teen gets 28-year sentence in killing of woman in Litchfield

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A Massachusetts teenager charged in the killing of a 47-year-old woman in Maine has been sentenced to 28 years in prison.

[AUDIO] USM President Glenn Cummings discusses proposed name change on WGAN

University of Southern Maine President Glenn Cummings appeared on the WGAN Morning News Monday to discuss the school’s proposed name change.

Small Earthquake Hits New Hampshire

A small earthquake hit southern New Hampshire Saturday night.

Police investigate deadly crash in central Maine

State police say one man was killed and two others were injured in a one-car crash Saturday night on Hill Road in Canaan.

Police involved shooting in Augusta under investigation

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine police say an officer shot and injured a man who was wanted on charges of domestic assault and cruelty to animals.

University of New England’s credit outlook improves

BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) The bond rating of the largest private university in Maine is going up a bit. The University…

Maine to clean up card confusion over Real ID non-compliance

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles is working to clarify the language on driver’s licenses and identification…

Footage released of crash involving Lewiston mayor-elect

LEWISTON (WGAN)– The Lewiston Police Department released footage of the October 24th crash, involving mayor-elect Mark Cayer, and pedestrian Julianne…

A Proposal Co-sponsored By Maine’s two U.S. Senators to Cut down On the Amount of Plastic Debris In the Ocean is Making Progress

A proposal co-sponsored by Maine’s two U.S. senators to cut down on the amount of plastic debris in the ocean…

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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.

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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.

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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…

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Gov. Mills vetoes moratorium on new data centers in Maine

Gov. Janet Mills has vetoed a first-in-the-nation moratorium on new data centers in Maine.