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Lewiston Murder Suspect Being Held Without Bail

A judge ordered the suspect to be held without bail, with a court hearing scheduled for April 10th

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Boil water order lifted after Lewiston water main break repaired

A boil water order in Lewiston was lifted Monday afternoon after a large water main break reported on Sunday.

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Judge rejects emergency relief request from two Maine woman suing DHS over ICE confrontation

Two Maine women who are suing the Department of Homeland Security over alleged First Amendment violations have had a request for emergency relief denied.

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Mainer accused of driving vehicle at Border Patrol agent enters guilty plea

A Maine woman accused of driving a car at a Border Patrol agent in the town of Washington has pleaded guilty.

13 hours ago

Six people injured after floor collapses at NH wedding venue

Six people were taken to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries after a floor collapsed at a wedding venue in Tamworth,…

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1 day ago

More than 600 Bath Iron Works employees go on strike

A union representing 650 workers at Bath Iron Works went on strike Monday after rejecting an offer from shipyard operator General Dynamics.

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Maine State Police detonate two separate explosives after being found inside homes

This follows a similar incident this past week where a Limington woman found a grenade on a private road.

2 days ago

Missing Brunswick woman found dead 2 months after being reported missing

56-year-old Rebecca Dorr was found dead near some walking trails in Brunswick, Saturday. She had been missing since January 25th.

3 days ago

Lewiston woman killed after fatal early morning shooting

22-year-old Maliyah Powell of Lewiston was killed in the early hours of Friday. 25-year-old Elise Bergeron of Lewiston was charged with her Murder

4 days ago

False 911 Call Brings Large Police Presence at Standish High School

Additional details will be released as they become available.

4 days ago

Elderly Woman Dead from House Fire Near Lincoln

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

4 days ago

Maine CDC confirms 40th case of HIV in Penobscot County outbreak

This the second case reported this month, with the initial cases in the outbreak being reported back in November of 2023.

4 days ago

Portland PD discover human remains behind homeless shelter in Riverton area

The death does not appear to be suspicious at the moment, and authorities are working to identify the deceased and the cause of death.

5 days ago

Ice Jams Cause Flooding, Evacuations Along Piscataquis River

No injuries have been reported in the flooding.

5 days ago

Skowhegan Man Charged with Murder in Augusta Shooting

The suspect is now being held in the Somerset County Jail without bail.

6 days ago

Oldest known whale recording could unlock mysteries of the ocean

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A haunting whale song discovered on decades-old audio equipment could open up a new understanding of how the…

6 days ago

Sen King Introduces Measure to Hike Benefits for Service Members Who Die in Action

Congress increased burial benefits for non-service-connected deaths and tied them to inflation back in 2020.

6 days ago

Measure to Ban Transgender Athletes in Girls Sports Passes Hurdle

State lawmakers can now choose to enact the bill as written or to send it to voters.

6 days ago

State Police neutralize explosive device in Limington

Police received a report at around 5:30 PM Monday from an individual who had found what they believed to be a grenade near a dumpster.

7 days ago

Portland City Survey Shows Dissatisfaction with Affordability, Traffic Flow

The survey will help city staff understand community needs and provide guidance in decision-making.

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