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Health care, education to lead Maine’s legislative debates

Several bills focused on health care and education are expected to lead legislative debates at the Maine Statehouse in 2020.

Speed, distraction played role in Maine crash that killed 2

Police in Maine say speed and driver distraction played a role in a crash in which two Lewiston residents were killed and three other people injured.

Two killed, three hurt in Maine crash outside market

Police in Maine say they’re still investigating a crash in which two Lewiston residents were killed and three other people injured.

Firefighter heads home after deadly Farmington blast

The last of the firefighters to be released from the hospital after a deadly building explosion in Farmington headed home on Tuesday.

Apartment Building Catches Fire in Portland

Firefighters responded to a blaze in Portland Monday evening.

Lewiston police identify pedestrian involved in hit-and-run; search for driver continues

Police in Lewiston have identified the victim of a hit-and-run involving a pedestrian.

Maine’s lobster catch is off by 40 percent from last year

Maine’s lobster catch is well behind last year’s pace, with only weeks left in the season.

Vigil Held For Slain Waterville Mom

WATERVILLE, Maine (AP) Family members and friends have held a candlelight vigil in honor of a Maine woman who police say was killed, allegedly by her boyfriend.

Meth-Making Materials Recovered From Bucksport Home For Third Time

Meth-making materials have again been removed from the same home on Central Street in Bucksport. Stephen McCausland from the Department of Public Safety said Monday that it’s the third time since the fall of 2018 that a meth-related bust has occurred at the home.

Two Killed, Others Hurt In Sabattus Crash

Two people were killed and three others were hurt in a wreck near the Sabattus-Wales town line Monday morning, according to police.

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Moderate Fire Conditions Present in Maine

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Most of the state is under moderate fire danger.

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Kennebunkport Police Report String of Car Thefts, Burglaries

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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

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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.