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3 weeks ago

Portland City Council approves ordinance restricting cooperation with ICE

The Portland City Council has voted to strictly prevent all city employees from cooperating with federal agents on immigration issues.

3 weeks ago

Portland Police Arrest Man for Murder at Shalom House from Monday

Portland Police say an investigation remains ongoing.

4 weeks ago

Missing Girl Last Seen in Poland Found Safe

Police say Raeanna McNeil was last seen on Everett Road in Poland.

4 weeks ago

Fire Heavily Damages Wells Home During Maine Coast Marathon

Firefighters say it occurred during the Maine Coast Marathon, and in the height of the 5k and Full Marathon.

4 weeks ago

Westbrook Police Arrest Portland Man for Shooting, Assault

Officers say an investigation into the incident is ongoing

4 weeks ago

Police launch death investigation at Portland group home

Police are investigating a death at a group home in Portland on Monday morning.

4 weeks ago

2 plead guilty in connection with deadly Portland biker gang shooting

Two men pleaded guilty Monday for their role in a deadly fight between biker gangs in Portland in July of 2024.

4 weeks ago

Lewiston Police Say 7 Underage Kids Face Assault Charges

Police say all seven suspects face Aggravated Assault charges

4 weeks ago

Bicyclist Seriously Injured in Androscoggin County Crash

Mechanic Falls Police say an investigation is ongoing.

4 weeks ago

8 injured after early morning crash in Saint George

A combination of speed, alcohol, and drugs are believed to have contributed to the crash.

4 weeks ago

Head-on crash on Route 1 in Saco leaves motorcyclist dead

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Route 1 in Saco Friday morning.

4 weeks ago

Police renew search for Hancock County man reported missing in 2017

A search is planned in Hancock County in connection with a missing person case from 2017.

4 weeks ago

Turner Man Arrested in Connection with Lewiston Shooting

According to Lewiston police, they responded to reports of a shooting Thursday afternoon at 235 Bartlett Street. No injuries were reported. 

4 weeks ago

Collins Breaks with Republicans to Vote to Shut Down Iran War

She joined GOP Kentucky Senator Rand Paul to back the measure

4 weeks ago

No Injuries, Schools Secure After Shots Fired in Lewiston

The Lewiston School Superintendent said that police had informed them of the shooting.

4 weeks ago

Maine Boy Dies After Being Pulled from South Carolina Hotel Pool

Police in South Carolina are still investigating

4 weeks ago

Janet Mills drops U.S. Senate bid before June 9 primary

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Maine Gov. Janet Mills on Thursday dropped her bid for the U.S. Senate, pointing to a lack of…

4 weeks ago

Drug bust at Scarborough hotel leads to charges for Cape Elizabeth man

A Cape Elizabeth man is accused of selling drugs out of a hotel room in Scarborough.

4 weeks ago

Maine teen charged in paddleboarder’s death found competent to stand trial

A teenager charged in the killing of a Maine paddleboarder has been found competent to stand trial.

4 weeks ago

Greater Portland Metro Unveils High Frequency Bus Service to Westbrook, Gorham

It would be the first of its kind rapid-transit service in the state.

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Matthew Perry’s assistant gets more than 3 years in prison for central role in his ketamine death

Matthew Perry's live-in personal assistant, who had a central role in the "Friends" star's descent into ketamine addiction and injected him with the fatal dose of the drug, was sentenced Wednesday to three years and five months in prison.

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3 days ago in Entertainment

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