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BREAKING NEWS: Rumford police issue shelter-in-place for 'emergency in progress'

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'This could have ended really badly' | Kayakers save pilot after crash into frozen lake

Neighbors by Beards Creek in Riva, MD jumped into action after a small plane crashed into the river Monday morning.
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19-year-old arrested in connection to MOA shooting released without charges

The St. Paul man was arrested late Sunday afternoon by Bloomington Police but was released the following Wednesday with no charges.
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Three dead, two taken to hospital after structure fire in Bangor

The three people who died inside the condemned building were homeless. The cause of the fire is still being investigated.
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Police investigate crash in Brunswick

It happened early Saturday morning
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Skowhegan man shot by deputy during 'armed confrontation,' sheriff says

Trever A. Caouette was shot by Somerset County Sheriff's Deputy Michael Lyman and was taken to EMMC in Bangor for surgery.
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No threat to Central Maine Medical Center, hospital says

According to NEWS CENTER Maine's source, a caller threatened to shoot up the hospital. At 5 p.m., the hospital made a statement saying the threat is not credible
Traffic

Portland gas leak causes traffic holdup on Kennebec Street

The Portland Fire Department is responding to a gas leak in the area of Kennebec at Parris Street. Traffic is being diverted around the area.
Crime

Amber Alert canceled, missing 3-year-old found safe

Audrey Laferriere has been found safe, according to Maine State Police.
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No injuries following massive explosion at mill in Jay, Maine

Pixelle Specialty Solutions says there was an apparent rupture in a pressure vessel in the pulp mill that released a mixture of wood fiber, water and pulping liquor.
Sports

Tom Brady is leaving the New England Patriots

Tom Brady to be free agent as he announces on his Facebook Tuesday that he will not be returning to the New England Patriots.
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Standoff involving man with a rifle in Brunswick peacefully resolved

Police arrested Nick G. Christensen, 39, after the standoff and charged him with domestic violence assault.

Officials working to stop spread of large fuel spill in Presumpscot River in Westbrook

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Maine will see more much-needed rain

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BREAKING NEWS: Rumford police issue shelter-in-place for 'emergency in progress'

'This could have ended really badly' | Kayakers save pilot after crash into frozen lake

19-year-old arrested in connection to MOA shooting released without charges

Three dead, two taken to hospital after structure fire in Bangor

Police investigate crash in Brunswick

Skowhegan man shot by deputy during 'armed confrontation,' sheriff says

No threat to Central Maine Medical Center, hospital says

Portland gas leak causes traffic holdup on Kennebec Street

Amber Alert canceled, missing 3-year-old found safe

No injuries following massive explosion at mill in Jay, Maine

Tom Brady is leaving the New England Patriots

Standoff involving man with a rifle in Brunswick peacefully resolved

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