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Lewiston gathering to mark one year since a deadly mass shooting rocked the Maine city

With flags lowered across the state, Maine residents whose sense of safety was shattered last year by a mass shooting planned to mark the anniversary Friday in ways big and small, including a memorial service.

Maine Cannabis Recall Over Yeast and Mold Expanded

The original recall issued on October 11, 2024, involved pre-ground adult use cannabis flower, pre-rolls, and blunts of the strain “Frosted Cookies”.

Maine State Police ask for info leading to woman who went missing in 2016

Investigators are asking hunters in Piscataquis County to be on the lookout for clues that could lead them to the whereabouts of a woman who disappeared about 8 years ago.

“Do not eat” advisories issued for areas in Maine impacted by PFAS contamination

Maine wildlife officials are issuing an advisory asking residents not to consume wildlife that may be contaminated with PFAS.

Maine Median Home Prices at All Time High

Home prices are going up faster in the state than the rest of New England and the U.S.

Portland City Council Rejects Mayor’s Needle Exchange Plan

Mayor Dion’s proposal would have offered a one-for-one exchange instead of the current 100 clean needles for every dirty one turned in.

Several Children Injured in School Bus Crash in Minot

Deputies report the bus went off the road and into a ditch about a half mile from Minot Consolidated School.

Auburn Police Seize Drugs, Money, Gun in Weekend Bust

Police found approximately 27 grams of cocaine.

Maine Program to Help with High Rents Now Available

The program has $18 million in funding from the State of Maine and offers participants assistance for back rent

Portland Landlord Suing City Over Rent Control Penalties

The Press Heald reports the city ordered Geoffrey Rice to repay tenants $150,000 for illegally raising the rents on dozens of units

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Gov. Mills vetoes moratorium on new data centers in Maine

Gov. Janet Mills has vetoed a first-in-the-nation moratorium on new data centers in Maine.

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Judge gives Maine 30 days to review signatures for transgender student referendum

A judge on Friday gave the Maine Secretary of State's Office 30 days to review signatures gathered for a referendum concerning transgender students.

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Two Arrested in Months-Long Maine Drug Enforcement Investigation

Both were taken to the Somerset County Jail.

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All Residents Displaced from Biddeford Apartment Fire

The Red Cross is working with the building owner and tenants to find temporary housing.