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New state-backed initiative launches to help Maine businesses boost domestic sales

Gov. Janet Mills unveiled a new initiative to help Maine-based businesses sell their products throughout the United States.

2 people charged, 13 animals seized from Belfast home

13 animals were seized and two people were charged following an animal welfare complaint in Belfast.

RSU 4 school board set to take up school budget proposal for a fourth time

For a fourth time, a school budget proposal is up for discussion in Litchfield, Sabattus and Wales.

Woman charged with assault on an officer after arrest in South Portland

A Maine woman is accused of assaulting multiple police officers who tried to arrest her in South Portland.

Massachusetts man suffers no serious injury after rollover crash on I-295

A Massachusetts man suffered no serious injuries after he was in a rollover crash on Interstate 295 Saturday afternoon.

Rally against recent hate and neo-Nazi incidents scheduled in Augusta park

A rally against recent incidents involving neo-Nazis and hateful speech will be held in Augusta in November.

Portland war hero’s plane parts discovered and returned to family 80 years after crash

A Portland World War II hero’s plane parts have been discovered and gifted to his family 80 years after he crashed in Belgium.

Escaped emu corralled in cow pen in Washington County.

The emus had escaped from a truck while being transported from Unity to Houlton.

Special ed teacher sues Auburn School Department

A special education teacher is suing the Auburn School Department for negligence over reports of bullying, sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior with students at the Franklin School.

Police share tips as bike thefts continue to rise in Portland

Portland Police say there have been about five bike thefts per week in the city since June.

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Anyone with information related to the crash is asked to contact Maine State Police

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Stabbing incident in downtown Portland leads to hospitalization, arrest

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Otisfield man charged with making bomb threat toward elementary school

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Central Maine Power’s rate change request met with criticism from public advocate

Central Maine Power is again requesting a rate change after its previous request was turned down by regulators.