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13 hours ago

Parents Speak Out Against Trans Student on Basketball Team.

During a meeting of the St George Select board on Tuesday, the parents of a town on the mid-coast spoke out against a transgender student on the basketball team.

14 hours ago

Maine’s Amy Allen Earns Another Grammy Nomination for Songwriting

Maine’s Amy Allen is nominated for Songwriter of the Year at the Grammys—again! She won the award earlier this year and could take home another trophy in February.

15 hours ago

Sebago Woman Scammed by Contractor Gets Surprise Help from Local Businesses

After being scammed out of $5,000 for a driveway, a Sebago woman got an incredible surprise: local businesses stepped in to finish the job for free.

15 hours ago

Hundreds of Workers Temporarily Laid Off as Woodland Pulp Shuts Down

Hundreds of workers are facing temporary layoffs at Woodland Pulp in Baileyville. The mill has shut down until mid-December, citing market challenges. Maine officials are stepping in to help affected employees.

1 day ago

Portland police say parents won’t press charges after student grabbed while walking to school

No charges are expected after an eighth-grade student at King Middle School in Portland was grabbed by the wrist by an unknown person while walking to school on Thursday.

1 day ago

Gov. Mills directs Maine DHHS to fully fund SNAP benefits for November

Gov. Janet Mills announced Friday that Maine will fully fund SNAP benefits for the month of November.

2 days ago

Text Messages Show Maine Border Patrol Agent Bragged About Chicago Shooting

The text messages came to light in federal court this week.

2 days ago

Portland Jetport Bracing for Cancellations with Air Traffic Reduction Order

The Jetport is encouraging passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport.

2 days ago

Police Looking for 17-Year-Old Missing Since Sunday

Officers say Mary Hembree was supposed to be spending the night with friends in Brewer.

2 days ago

2nd graders reported missing in Topsham found safe

The Sagadahoc County Emergency Management Agency has confirmed that both girls have been found safe.

2 days ago

Police say repo agent shot at while trying to retrieve vehicle of Cape Elizabeth man

A Cape Elizabeth man is accused of shooting at a repossession agent who came to collect his car on Wednesday.

2 days ago

Missing Mildbridge woman being sought by police

Police in Washington County are asking for help locating a woman who was last heard from on Wednesday.

3 days ago

74-Year-Old Kennebec County Woman Missing Since Halloween

Deputies have released a missing person alert for Bonnie Frappie.

3 days ago

New York City Murder Suspect Arrested on E-Scooter in Maine

The U.S. Marshals Service says its investigation indicated the suspect was living in Maine.

3 days ago

Democratic Maine Rep. Jared Golden won’t seek reelection in competitive US House district

Maine Democratic Rep. Jared Golden, who represents one of the most competitive U.S. House districts in the country, said Wednesday he will not seek reelection.

3 days ago

1 person in custody after shooting in Cape Elizabeth

One person was taken into custody in connection with a shooting Wednesday afternoon in Cape Elizabeth.

4 days ago

Portland Passes $19.00 Minimum Wage by Wide Margin

Almost 63 percent of Portland voters cast a ballot to increase Portland's minimum wage.

4 days ago

Maine Voters Pass Gun Law, Reject Voter ID by Wide Margins

A sweep by Democrats across the country in Tuesday's election has carried over into ballot measures in Maine.

4 days ago

Human Remains Found in Aroostook County

State police confirmed Tuesday that a Blaine resident discovered the remains last Thursday.

4 days ago

Police Break Up Argument at Maine Polling Place Over Transgender Athletes

The election warden called police after a argument broke out.

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