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Union representing Maine state workers says Mills administration negotiated in bad faith

Maine's largest union representing state workers is filing a complaint against the governor's administration, accusing them of negotiating a new contract in bad faith.

4 weeks ago

3.6 million New Englanders Expected to Travel in Thanksgiving Period

AAA is stressing preparation and safety during the Thanksgiving travel period.

4 weeks ago

King Says Senators Were Told Peace Plan is Russian Wish List

A State Department spokesperson denied the account

4 weeks ago

Brewer Firefighters Put Out Fire Caused by Burning Clothes

Firefighters say they found smoke inside an apartment and quickly located a small pile of clothing that was on fire.

4 weeks ago

RSU 13 Schools Closed Monday, Tuesday After School Bus Death

On Friday, just before 2:30 p.m., a child was hit at the intersection of Eliza Steele Drive and Broadway.

4 weeks ago

Portland school community speaks out after family of two high school students detained by ICE

The students, who attend Deering and Casco Bay High Schools, were detained alongside the rest of their family at the Canadian border on Nov. 12th after a failed asylum bid.

4 weeks ago

Portland Police investigate non-fatal stabbing incident at Longfellow Square

The people involved reportedly did not know each other, and the attack was unprovoked according to witnesses.

4 weeks ago

Nonprofit in Lewiston Produces Record High Numbers of Thanksgiving Meals

This year marks 14 years of delivering meals in baskets to local families. Each basket contains a turkey along with numerous side dishes. 

4 weeks ago

Naples Man Seriously Hurt in Single-Vehicle Crash, Speed and Alcohol Believed to be Factors

21-year-old Ethan Crockett of Naples was seriously hurt after his truck collided with a tree. Early indicators show speed and alcohol to be factors in the crash.

4 weeks ago

Student killed after getting hit by school bus in Rockland (UPDATED)

The school district says a student was stuck by a school bus in Rockland on Friday.

4 weeks ago

Appeals court upholds tracking device requirements for lobster boats

The requirements were put in place in late 2023 as a way to monitor the lobster population and inform future rules for the industry.

4 weeks ago

Cyberbreach at Norway Savings Bank exposes info of thousands of Maine customers

Nearly 45,000 Maine customers at Norway Savings Bank may have had their personal information compromised.

4 weeks ago

75 yr old Woman Dead After Being Hit by Vehicle in Portland

Her name has not yet been released

4 weeks ago

Median Price of Homes in Maine Reaches $426,000

The price surged in October.

4 weeks ago

Acadia National Park on Pace for Busiest Year Ever

Overnight camping stays are also on a healthy pace, with a nearly 33 increase this year over 2024.

4 weeks ago

Charges dropped against woman accused of ramming vehicle of Border Patrol officer stationed in Maine

A woman who was shot by a Border Patrol agent from Maine last month has had charges against her dropped.

4 weeks ago

Permit approval clears the way for completion of controversial electricity corridor in Maine

Regulators have given the green light for the completion of a 53-mile electricity corridor running through Maine.

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