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Man shot, killed by police in Gorham - WMTW Portland

Man shot, killed by police in Gorham WMTW Portland

A 32-year-old man is dead after he was shot and killed by a Gorham police officer while trying to escape. The incident happened Friday afternoon near the Burger King at the Village Mall plaza in Gorham. The Office of the Maine attorney general said the suspect, whose name has not been released, was wanted on warrants. When he was confronted by Gorham police, he tried to escape in a truck. He rammed a police cruiser and was shot when it looked as if another officer was in danger of being run over by the truck. A woman was with the suspect at the time of this incident. Neither she nor any off…

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PBA Players Committee Recommended Playoffs Not Count As A Title - FloBowling

PBA Players Committee Recommended Playoffs Not Count As A Title FloBowling

Although the players will battle for the $100000 top prize this weekend at the PBA Playoffs, they won’t battle for a tour title.

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Interactive rally held in Portland to raise awareness about opioid crisis - fox23maine.com

Interactive rally held in Portland to raise awareness about opioid crisis fox23maine.com

PORTLAND (WGME) – An interactive rally was held in Portland Friday night to raise awareness about the opioid crisis. Organizers from Dignity for Opioid Users …

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Female inmates earn certificates and degrees at Women's Reentry Center - WMTW Portland

Female inmates earn certificates and degrees at Women’s Reentry Center WMTW Portland

Seven incarcerated women received degrees or certificates from the University of Maine at Augusta, Washington County Community College, or the University of Southern Maine’s coding program on Friday. Through use of Second Chance Pell Grants, students are able to focus on their studies in psychology, behavioral health and mental health. “Our crimes do not define us. We are all more than that mishap in the road,” said Tracy Fleischer. The women who were celebrated today said that this is not their last stop with academics and that they plan to continue to further their educations.

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Man dead after being shot by an officer in Gorham - Bangor Daily News

Man dead after being shot by an officer in Gorham Bangor Daily News

The Maine Attorney General’s Office says a 32-year-old man wanted on warrants was shot and killed by a Gorham police officer while he was trying to escape …

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'Wear Orange' march for gun reform returning to Brunswick - Press Herald

‘Wear Orange’ march for gun reform returning to Brunswick Press Herald

BRUNSWICK — 172 Mainers were killed by guns in 2017, a number that to Nacole Palmer and the members of Moms Demand Action say is unacceptable.

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Tyler Technologies Wins Job Updating Court Systems in Maine - Government Technology

Tyler Technologies Wins Job Updating Court Systems in Maine Government Technology

The state’s attorney general and all its district attorneys will use Tyler’s Odyssey product for electronic filing and record-keeping. The update has been a long …

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Man wanted on multiple warrants shot, killed in Gorham by police, AG's office says - NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ

Man wanted on multiple warrants shot, killed in Gorham by police, AG’s office says NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ

GORHAM, Maine — A man wanted on multiple warrants was fatally shot in Gorham Friday evening. The Office of the Maine Attorney General has confirmed a …

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Maine Man's Jar Jar Binks Tattoo Causes Disturbance in Force - NECN

Maine Man’s Jar Jar Binks Tattoo Causes Disturbance in Force NECN

A Maine man’s body art has grabbed the attention of Twitter, Barstool Sports and Star Wars fan sites.

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Maine Man’s Tattoo Causes a Disturbance in the Force - NBC10 Boston

Maine Man’s Tattoo Causes a Disturbance in the Force NBC10 Boston

A Maine man’s body art has grabbed the attention of Twitter, Barstool Sports and Star Wars fan sites.

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