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Police, DA investigating fatal Rockland school bus crash

by Riley Board November 24, 2025November 25, 2025

No charges have been filed against the driver of a school bus that struck and killed Regional School Unit 13 student Brayden Callahan, 12, on Friday.

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Portland police arrest man after ‘unprovoked’ stabbing in Longfellow Square

November 23, 2025November 23, 2025

The individuals involved did not know each other, police said.

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Farmington marijuana operation violated state law, U.S. attorneys say

by Joe Charpentier November 22, 2025December 1, 2025

Some industry members say the conviction of Lucas Sirois puts legitimate cannabis businesses at risk. Prosecutors say law-abiding operations have nothing to worry about.

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Authorities continue search for missing Peaks Island resident

by Morgan Womack November 20, 2025November 20, 2025

Island residents say they’re feeling rattled since 57-year-old Wiley Davi went missing. Davi was last seen Saturday evening.

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Eliot Cutler accused of violating terms of probation

by Drew Johnson and Morgan Womack November 18, 2025November 19, 2025

The former Maine gubernatorial candidate was convicted of possessing sexually explicit images of children in 2023.

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Rangeley businessman Lucas Sirois found guilty on all 8 charges in marijuana case

by Donna M. Perry November 18, 2025November 19, 2025

Lucas Sirois was convicted Tuesday evening after a four-day trial in U.S. District Court in Bangor, while his father, Robert Sirois of Farmington, was convicted of one charge and acquitted of another.

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3 Gray-New Gloucester schools briefly enter lockout due to nearby police activity

by Rory Sweeting November 18, 2025November 18, 2025

A Maine State Police spokesperson said a federal drug enforcement investigation was taking place in the area.

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Cumberland County leaders reject calls to end jail contract with ICE

by Morgan Womack November 17, 2025November 18, 2025

The county commissioners vote 3-2 to maintain an agreement with the US Marshals Service that allows Immigration and Customs Enforcement to hold prisoners at the county jail.