The Maine State Police, meanwhile, said there is no set timeline for their investigation, which could take weeks.
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Peru man fails to show for sentencing in 2024 fatal crash in Auburn
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Albert Deschaine, 37.
US overdose deaths fell through most of 2025, federal data reveals
In Maine, state data shows overdose deaths declined 24% from January to November in 2025 compared to the same period the previous year.
Could Maine’s housing market finally be cooling? Here’s what the data says
The state recorded its highest ever median sale price in 2025, but experts say there are signs pointing to a calmer 2026.
Trump administration to investigate 2 Maine districts over transgender athlete policies
Title IX is at the heart of the investigations in Newport and Waterboro.
Auburn can put halt on mobile home lot rent increases, city attorney says
City officials will consider a potential moratorium Jan. 20 after a group of residents spoke out about rising lot rents earlier this month.
Sugarloaf replacing transformer after outage at ski resort
Some downed operations, including snowmaking, will resume ahead of the holiday weekend, officials said.
Here’s what Lisbon residents say they want to see in a town manager
Some people have their own ideas about what would make a good town manager, but everyone agreed on a few traits.
‘MaineFamous’ podcast spotlights Bethel businesses
Carter’s Cross-Country, A Longer Table, and The Elizabeth owners discuss growth, collaboration and year-round tourism in recent episodes.
Angus King meets with Danish and Greenland officials amid Trump’s threats
Maine’s junior senator told the Press Herald that the president’s stated reason for wanting to own the Danish territory is ‘nonsense’ and ‘so clearly meaningless’ that it suggests ‘an ulterior motive.’