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2 weeks ago
Maine Legislature Passes Bill to Study Costs of Climate Change
The bill passed mostly on party lines this week
2 weeks ago
Judge Gives DOJ Access to Maine Sports Rosters, But Not List of Transgender Athletes
The judge questioned the motivation of the federal request for information on transgender athletes.
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Motorcyclist killed in 3-vehicle crash in Raymond
A motorcyclist was killed in a three-vehicle in crash in Raymond on Monday evening.
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New data show most ICE detainees in Maine immigration sweep did not have criminal convictions
New data shows only a fraction of nearly 200 people arrested during January’s immigration enforcement surge in Maine had criminal convictions.
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A Build America, Buy America law is causing construction delays
It has a catchy name — Build America, Buy America — and the lauded goal of bringing manufacturing jobs back…
2 weeks ago
Multiple Buildings Damaged in Portland Garage Fire
Traffic on nearby Forest Avenue in the area of Riverside Street was at a standstill while crews were battling the fire.
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Numerous Felony Charges After Accusations of Domestic Assault in Bangor
Bangor Police say they were called to a residence on Broad Street at 10:10 pm on a report of domestic violence.
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Lawsuit seeks to invalidate citizen’s initiative to ban transgender athletes from girls’ sports in Maine
A citizen's initiative to ban transgender athletes from competing on girls' sports teams is in Maine is the target of a lawsuit.
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Search of Portland Airbnb leads to drug charges for New York man
A New York man was arrested for drug trafficking after a search of an Airbnb in Portland turned up more than a pound of cocaine.
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Police Say Homeless Men Arrested at Portland Restaurant with Large Quantity of Drugs
Both men were taken to the Cumberland County Jail.
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Two Belfast Teenagers Were Arrested for Arson, After an Investigation of an House Fire
19-year-olds Isaac Cummings and Rowan Locke, both from Belfast, were charged with arson.
2 weeks ago
!2-Year-Old Has Severe Burns from Topsham Fire
Topsham Police say they found the boy on a front porch at a residence on Cote Lane suffering from extensive burns.
2 weeks ago
Bangor Police Investigating Aggravated Assault
Police say there is no threat to the public.
3 weeks ago
Rep. Billy Bob Faulkingham fined nearly $3,500 over child labor violations
The House Minority Leader did appeal the state's original fine for violated labor laws and won, but still has to pay nearly $3,500 in fines for not producing pay statements or time records.
3 weeks ago
Updated: Open Hearth Motel Engulfed in Flames
The State Fire Marshal's Office couldn't find an exact cause of the fire, due to the severe damage done to the motel.
3 weeks ago
Jonathan Bush may not meet Maine’s residency requirement for governor
A new report raises questions about whether Bush meets the state’s 5-year residency requirement to hold the office, which his campaign has denied.
3 weeks ago
Maine Expands Wildlife “Watch List” to Record Numbers
The updated ten-year Wildlife Action Plan, recently released by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IFW), now encompasses more than 700 species of birds, mammals, and fish
3 weeks ago
UPDATE – Police find missing teenager in Saco
Saco police are asking for the public's help in the search for a 13-year-old boy.
3 weeks ago
Sen. Collins blames Democrats for stalled negotiations on DHS funding bill
Sen. Susan Collins is calling on lawmakers to pass a DHS funding bill that would end a partial government shutdown.
3 weeks ago
Lockdown Called Off at Lake Region High School, Threat Deemed Hoax
The lockdown was reportedly lifted by 8:43 a.m. after investigators ruled out the threat as a hoax.