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Maine State Police and the Waterville Police Department announced on Wednesday they will be holding a news conference about the disappearance of Ayla Reynolds.
Published: Thu, 31 May 2012 13:25:30 GMT
The Maine man arrested while protesting an appearance at Colby College by former British Prime Minister Tony Blair says he's been fired as a substitute teacher.
Published: Thu, 31 May 2012 11:59:55 GMT
Health insurer Anthem Health Plans of Maine Inc. is seeking an average 1.7 percent rate increase.
Published: Thu, 31 May 2012 11:57:55 GMT
Maine lawmakers will take up four vetoed bills when they return to the State House to formally close the 2011-12 legislative session.
Published: Thu, 31 May 2012 10:50:36 GMT
A fourth independent has filed petitions to appear on the November ballot for U.S. Senate in Maine.
Published: Thu, 31 May 2012 09:47:06 GMT
A Maine tractor-trailer truck driver who was involved in a crash that took the life of a 12-year-old girl is contesting his three-year license suspension stemming from last year's wreck in Farmington.
Published: Thu, 31 May 2012 09:35:15 GMT
Hundreds of people are expected to hold a protest ahead of a public meeting in Dover-Foxcroft about the proposed east-west highway.
Published: Thu, 31 May 2012 08:43:37 GMT
As part of News 8’s commitment to keeping voters informed about the race to replace Republican Olympia Snowe in the U.S. Senate, News 8 hosted a debate on Wednesday between the four Democrats running in the June 12 Primary.
Published: Thu, 31 May 2012 02:19:17 GMT
The first phase of the cleanup has started for a submarine that had a fire at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
Published: Thu, 31 May 2012 00:17:27 GMT
A jury has found a Portland man guilty in the beating death of another man two years ago.
Published: Wed, 30 May 2012 16:56:26 GMT
The owners of three businesses have each won a $20,000 incentive package to open up shop in downtown Biddeford.
Published: Wed, 30 May 2012 16:55:43 GMT
Four Maine school districts have forfeited a total of nearly $1 million in grants over a technicality.
Published: Wed, 30 May 2012 15:30:52 GMT
People who live near the civic center are invited to the main lobby meeting room at 7 p.m.
Published: Wed, 30 May 2012 12:18:30 GMT
A Franklin County man has been sentenced to nearly 3 ½ years in federal prison for having three sawed-off shotguns that authorities said were not registered to him
Published: Wed, 30 May 2012 11:41:30 GMT
Central Maine Medical Center has entered into an agreement with Massachusetts General Hospital.
Published: Wed, 30 May 2012 11:39:59 GMT
Gov. Paul LePage has vetoed a bill that would have provided additional training to the state's teachers, but not because he doesn't agree with the concept.
Published: Wed, 30 May 2012 10:48:05 GMT
The FBI wants Congress to change wiretapping laws to help the bureau monitor internet platforms including email, instant messaging and social media sites like Facebook.
Published: Wed, 30 May 2012 08:25:19 GMT
Authorities say they are looking for the person who robbed the Infinity Credit Union in Arundel Tuesday morning.
Published: Wed, 30 May 2012 03:49:59 GMT
The State Fire Marshal's Office says fumes from a leak in a gasoline supply line caused the explosion at New Meadows Marina in Brunswick.
Published: Wed, 30 May 2012 03:46:15 GMT
The Lebanon Animal Control officer got a small dog veterinary treatment after it was injured in a Tuesday night crash.
Published: Wed, 30 May 2012 01:55:41 GMT
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