Portland police report worrying spike in drug overdoses
Officials have responded to nine overdoses, three deadly, in the last five days Read More
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Oxford police arrest couple for drug trafficking, endangering child
The couple was arrested after police learned of possible drug activity on Monday Read More
Read MoreOrono boys outlast Oceanside to win Class B basketball state title
The Orono Red Riots held off a high-scoring Oceanside team late to earn the 61-58 win and a Class B
Read MoreBar Harbor becomes fifth Maine town to ban flavored tobacco products
Portland, South Portland, Brunswick, and Bangor have also voted for similar bans. Read More
Read MoreDirigo boys defeat Calais to repeat as Class C state champions
The Dirigo boys basketball team showcased the mettle that it takes to be champions Tuesday evening. The Cougars from Dixfield
Read MorePortland school district expects number of multilingual learners will more than double this year
As of the end of January, 612 multilingual students joined the district serving a total of 6,500 students.Read More
Read MorePortland police recover polymer gun, drugs during traffic stop
Two people were arrested Monday afternoon and now face weapons and drug charges Read More
Read MoreMegan Jordan’s free throw wins Ellsworth its 1st Class B girls basketball crown
Ellsworth led by as many as 18 points on Tuesday during the Class B girls state championship but let Spruce
Read MoreTemporary shelter for asylum seekers opens at Salvation Army in Portland
The shelter, which is being run by the Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition with state funding, was already at capacity when
Read MoreElise MacNair leads Old Orchard Beach girls past Dexter for 1st Class C state title
Old Orchard Beach senior guard Elise MacNair showed why she is a finalist for Miss Maine Basketball on Tuesday night.
Read MoreSabattus man charged in November car chases
Diego Martinez faces nearly a dozen crimes stemming from three car chases, police say.Read More
Read MoreLewiston man denies murder charge in December shooting
Eddie Massie appears in court from jail and pleads not guilty to intentional or knowing murder of Lewiston woman.Read More
Read MorePHOTOS: Little free library coming to Jay
Grant funding obtained by Jay-Niles Library provided supplies to build a little free library that will be placed at the
Read MoreJudge rejects attempt to throw out ballot proposal that could thwart CMP, Versant takeover
The ruling means that voters in November will likely vote on both a proposal to create a consumer-owned electric utility
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