Local & State

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November 28, 2022

Two people killed in head-on collision in Aroostook County

The victims were identified as April Kellerhals, 41, of Littleton, and Dale Drake, 81, of Presque Isle.
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November 28, 2022

State to impose temporary vehicle weight restriction on Casco Bay Bridge

Vehicles weighing more than 25 tons won't be allowed to use the bridge next week.
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November 28, 2022

Trucker found dead on Maine Turnpike in Wells

Maine State Police discovered the trucker's body on Monday afternoon.
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November 28, 2022

State police collected info on political activist, former attorney testifies

Former state police attorney Christopher Parr testified during the first day of a civil lawsuit over a retaliation claim within the agency.
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November 28, 2022

Augusta police cruiser was unlocked and running, with AR-15 rifle inside, when stolen, according to court documents

Kyle King, 27, who reportedly took the cruiser from the Augusta police station, contacted a dispatcher from the Shaw's Plaza, where a Farmington family said it had a confrontation with him. There is no indication King attempted to use the rifle, which was secured with a gun lock.
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November 28, 2022

State looks to release plan for extra heating assistance this week

Winter's not even begun, but more than 33,100 households in Maine have applied for help with heating bills so far this season, an 18.6% increase over the same time last year.
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November 28, 2022

UNE to begin building new medical school at Portland campus

The $93 million health sciences facility will consolidate the University of New England's health programs on one site and allow for expanded enrollment in the state's only medical school.
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November 28, 2022

Waterville police chief retires Wednesday; city looks to reassess department’s operations

Chief Joseph Massey has been with the Police Department for 36 years, 15 as chief, and city officials are seeking a successor who might oversee an overhaul of policing in Waterville.
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November 28, 2022

Maine author Monica Wood supports strike at HarperCollins, refuses to work on forthcoming novel

The Portland writer is represented by a publisher owned by HarperCollins, which is facing mounting pressure from unionized workers, including her editor, who walked off the job on Nov. 10.
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November 28, 2022

Sebago man injured in head-on crash with dump truck in Naples

Deputies say Preston Kennie's pickup truck crossed the centerline and collided with a dump truck Monday morning on Sebago Road.