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Sheriff: Madison man arrested on charges of sexually assaulting 2 minors
Police allege that Justin Daigle, 29, of Madison, sexually assaulted two victims under the age 16.
Reporting Aside: A simple solution to a tragic problem
Police officers should not have to face deadly mass shootings, Amy Calder writes.
Gov. Mills set to deliver ‘novel’ State of the State address next week
She plans to submit her budget and policy priorities to lawmakers in writing and use her televised address Tuesday night to talk about ‘a period of extraordinary challenge for our state,’ including the Lewiston shooting and a series of devastating storms.
Police: Skowhegan man arrested on drug-dealing charges following traffic stop
Jason Cole, 45, of Skowhegan, was found with 59.2 grams of fentanyl, 7.7 grams of methamphetamine, and almost $4,000 in suspected drug proceeds after officers stopped him driving with a revoked license.
Collins, King optimistic Senate will pass border deal over Trump opposition
Sen. Susan Collins believes the pressure to reach an agreement is going to be greater than the former president’s effort to derail a deal so he can campaign on immigration.
Proposed bill would help Maine businesses recover from recent storms
Legislation backed by both parties would create a $50 million relief program for small businesses.
Over 95,000 Maine households may soon lose internet subsidy
Supporters of the federal Affordable Connectivity Program are fighting to extend funding that’s set to end April 30.
Jay appoints residents to planning committee
The first committee meeting is Feb. 15 at 6 p.m.
It’s a boy! Scarborough 911 dispatcher praised for helping hospital-bound dad deliver baby
911 dispatcher Nicole Thompson has been nominated for a ‘stork award’ for talking the father through his son’s delivery.