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Jay man accused of ramming police cruiser during pursuit taken into custody after manhunt

A man wanted in connection with a string of weekend burglaries in Jay was taken into custody on Tuesday after a manhunt.

7 hours ago in Local

Police seeking Massachusetts man who fled during Skowhegan drug bust

Police are searching for a Massachusetts man accused of running away during a drug bust in Skowhegan.

23 hours ago in Local

Warden and K-9 Locate Missing Man in Montville

Wardens say they were called in when 46-year-old Michael McCoy did not return home

23 hours ago in Local

Senator Collins Biddeford Office Vandalized with Spray Paint

A vulgar insult was spray painted on the glass door of the office.

1 day ago in Local

China man accused of assaulting ATV rider

A man from China, Maine is accused of knocking an ATV rider unconscious.

1 day ago in Local

Maine utility regulators push back on CMP proposal to increase distribution rates

Maine's Public Utilities Commission is recommending the denial of a rate hike request by Central Maine Power.

2 days ago in Local

Supreme Court Vote Shadows Sen. Collins in First Race after Abortion Decision

Collins has a 30-year record of winning elections.

2 days ago in Local

One Dead, Three Injured in Overnight Sunday Crash in Standish

Cumberland County deputies were sent to the crash.

2 days ago in Local

Man Seriously Injured in Home Explosion in Limington

The homeowner was taken to the Maine Medical Center.

2 days ago in Local

Sens. Collins, King Separately Slam Pres. Trump for $1 Billion Cut

King says the move is in blatant defiance of the Constitution and federal law.

3 days ago in Local

Crash Closes Route 196 in Lisbon

Officers say Lisbon Public Works set up detours.

3 days ago in Local

Bobby Charles proposes $100,000 homestead property-tax exemption

Charles said he would “give every Mainer a $100,000 property tax exemption as a homestead exemption” and reimburse towns in full. He criticized the state’s current $25,000 homestead exemption, arguing that municipalities are reimbursed for only about 75% to 76% of the cost and may make up the difference by raising property taxes.

3 days ago in Local

Collins touts Maine funding, lobster protections and bipartisan judicial record at Gorham campaign event

The Republican senator interviewed by Howie Carr also criticized Democratic challenger Troy Jackson over taxes and a proposed expansion of the Supreme Court, and said four debates are scheduled for October.

3 days ago in Local

Sen. Collins makes first public appearance since ProPublica allegations released

Collins didn't address the allegations directly at the Gorham event, but did say that Democrats are "throwing everything and the kitchen sink at her."

4 days ago in Local

84-year-old Massachusetts boater last seen in York found dead

Searchers have recovered the body of an 84-year-old boater who went missing in York.

4 days ago in Local

Central Maine Power prepares to deal with potential outages as early season nor’easter approaches

Central Maine Power says it's preparing for the possibility of power outages ahead of a weekend nor'easter that's set to bring rain and wind to Maine.

4 days ago in Local

Teen who went missing near Hampden Academy found safe

Police say Amon has been located.

4 days ago in Local

Police in Jay say missing teen has been found

Police say Gross has been found.

5 days ago in Local

Drought Conditions Unchanged in Maine as Major Storm Approaches Hardest Hit Areas

Some drought relief is expected in the coastal area.

5 days ago in Local

Brunswick School Reopening After System Malfunction is Repaired

The school was closed out of an abundance of caution.

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Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown to accept plea deal on attempted murder charge, his lawyer says

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New book by Princess Diana’s brother prompts war of words with King Charles III

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Hayden Panettiere died from accidental overdose involving fentanyl, coroner says

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