Court documents say the agent fired 5 rounds at the woman, who is charged with assaulting federal officers for allegedly ramming their SUV with her vehicle.
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New business-based coalition forms to address Maine’s housing shortage
Build Homes Build Community is a statewide group of business leaders, nonprofits, trade associations and others that will advocate for pro-housing policies and encourage Mainers to support home construction in their communities.
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Bowdoin alums criticize college’s response to Mamdani victory
A social media post acknowledging the 2014 graduate’s win in New York City drew more than 600 comments criticizing the college for not including a statement of congratulations or even a photo of the mayor-elect.
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Lewiston officials react to margin of victory for red flag law
Nearly 68% of Lewiston voters were in favor of Question 2 on Tuesday’s ballot.
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Yarmouth’s I-295 bridge project wraps up after 4 years
The project also included replacing the ramps and extending a multiuse pathway along Route 1.
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Lewiston mass shooting seen as key to getting red flag law passed in Maine
Both supporters and opponents of the new law said they weren’t surprised by the wide margin of victory in a referendum vote Tuesday.
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Jared Golden says he won’t seek reelection in 2026
The Lewiston Democrat, who is in his fourth term in the U.S. House of Representatives, announced his decision in an op-ed Wednesday, citing the rise of political polarization, violence and threats.
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Cape Elizabeth man accused of shooting at tow truck
A woman and a 4-month-old were in the truck, police said, but no one was injured in the incident along Longfellow Drive.
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Proposed absentee ballot restrictions doomed voter ID in Maine
One Republican lawmaker said including changes to absentee voting ‘gave the opponents the playbook to beat it.’
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Gorham elementary school evacuated because of gas leak
Narragansett Elementary School students were dismissed early Wednesday.