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Pingree, EPA announce $19.7 million investment in Maine Brownfields

Today in Portland, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, Portland Mayor Kate Snyder, EPA Regional Administrator David Cash, and Maine DEP Commissioner Melanie…

Pingree joins House Democrats urging for extension of student loan payment pause

Maine Congresswoman Chellie Pingree is calling on the Biden administration to extend a pause on student loan payments.

Missing autistic teen from Maine found safe in wooded area

A 16-year-old girl with autism was found Monday night after she disappeared from her home in Livermore Falls over the weekend.

Police in Maine issue silver alert for man going through ‘crisis’

The Maine Dept. of Public Safety says a silver alert has been issued for a man who “has been in crisis for at least the last two days.”

Better Business Bureau warns of QR code scams

The Better Business Bureau is warning Mainers of QR code scams.

Maine man faces attempted murder charge after standoff in Aroostook County

A man accused of causing a standoff with police in Aroostook County has been charged with attempted murder.

Portland’s Riverton Trolley Park to expand after 100 years

Today, The City of Portland announced the expansion of the historic Riverton Trolley Park.  In a press release, city spokesperson Jessica Grondin says that the City’s Land Bank Commission has added a new parcel of land to expand the park.

Auburn’s newest police K-9 makes first apprehension

Early Monday morning, the Auburn Police Department’s newest K-9 began his watch. 

Maine reports 2nd case of monkeypox

The Maine CDC has reported the state’s second case of monkeypox.

Police continue search for Livermore Falls teen with autism

Police in Maine are searching for a missing girl with autism.

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Otisfield man charged with making bomb threat toward elementary school

A man from Otisfield is accused of making a bomb threat directed at a local 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.

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Waldoboro Police Looking for Missing Man

Officers first announced the man was missing last Friday.

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New Scam Targets Mainers With QR Code for Payments

The message included a QR code with payment instructions and a list of violations.

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Bates College Lifts Shelter-In-Place as Lewiston Police Search for Armed Man

Students at Bates College in Lewiston were told to shelter-in-place Thursday afternoon due to reports of a man with a gun.