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Portland City Survey Shows Dissatisfaction with Affordability, Traffic Flow
The survey will help city staff understand community needs and provide guidance in decision-making.
1 week ago
Portland Police Investigating Possible Arson After Suspect Uses Bedsheets to Escape
Officers say crews located and extinguished a fire on a third-floor unit at 72 Bishop Street.
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Brunswick Police Officer Charged with Assault
The officer was charged Monday in West Bath District Court.
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Androscoggin County Look for Suspects in Two Burglaries, Stolen Vehicle
Deputies say one burglary took place at Vacationland Cannabis in Turner, while the other was reported on Greene Street in Sabattus.
1 week ago
Pickup Truck Goes Through Ice at Moosehead Lake
A total of 7 Lisbon Fire Department personnel assisted on the scene.
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A Cars Drives Off the Road, Goes into the Sabattus River in Lisbon
The driver sustained only minor injuries.
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South Portland residents raise concerns about declining air quality near petroleum tanks
A recent report by the Maine DEP found that air samples near the tanks measured drastically higher than the area's normal background levels in terms of toxic chemicals.
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Proposed bills in Augusta could increase taxes for wealthy Mainers and corporations
The bills would require Mainers who earn over $1 million and corporations that earn over $3.5 million to pay slightly higher taxes, and would also see tax brackets adjusted.
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A Political PAC Funded by a Dead Maine Philanthropist, is Throwing Support to a Gubernatorial Candidate
Reclaim Maine is funding online ads for Republican gubernatorial candidate, Bobby Charles.
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Police arrest 3 accused of running from crash scene in Richmond
Three men from Venezuela accused of running from police after a crash in Richmond are facing charges.
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Portland police chief responds to reports that officers cooperated with ICE
Portland's Police Chief says the city does not participate in federal immigration enforcement.
2 weeks ago
One Person Stabbed in Mattawamkeag Home Invasion
Deputies say the victim had left the scene in a vehicle and was subsequently located at another residence.
2 weeks ago
Man Arrested for Kidnapping After Bangor Motel Confrontation
Officers say a woman was able to escape and call police.
2 weeks ago
3 turned over to ICE after ATM burglaries in Augusta
ICE has taken three men into custody who are accused of breaking into ATMs in Augusta.
2 weeks ago
Health officials say measles cluster in Penobscot County is contained
The Maine CDC says five cases of measles reported in Penobscot County last month have been contained.
2 weeks ago
Bellows Demands Assurance ICE Won’t be at Maine Polling Places
Bellows has joined eight other secretaries of state to send a letter to the Department of Homeland Security.
2 weeks ago
The Maine Public Defense System Out of Money to Pay Attorneys
The commission is urging the legislature to pass a bill that provides funding on an emergency basis.
2 weeks ago
Man accused of killing girlfriend in Carrabassett Valley ordered held without bail
A man accused of shooting and killing his longtime girlfriend in Carrabassett Valley this week will remain held without bail after his first court appearance on Wednesday.
2 weeks ago
3 fishermen rescued from waters off Boothbay Harbor after boat sinks
The Coast Guard rescued three fishermen from a sinking boat off the coast of Boothbay Harbor Wednesday morning.
2 weeks ago
Maine Home Sale Especially Sluggish in February
Sales in February dipped below the same month last year after a slow start in January.
