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Sea Dogs founding president, general manager dies after lengthy illness

The Portland Sea Dogs have announce the death of the team’s founding president and general manager.

Maine combats catalytic converter thefts with new law

A state law aimed at preventing the theft of catalytic converters goes into effect next month.

Portland prepares to host National Governor’s Association semi-annual meeting

Governor’s from across the nation will meet in Portland on Wednesday for the semi-annual meeting of the National Governor’s Association.

Portland Water District reminds residents not to paint fire hydrants

Officials in Portland are warning residents not to paint fire hydrants in the city.

Rep. Golden hopes to secure funding for Auburn Airport expansion

In addition to the possibility of passenger rail service there may soon be passenger air service in Auburn

State seeks public input on study to bring passenger rail to Lewiston-Auburn

Soon you may be able to hop a train to Lewiston/Auburn

Man taken to hospital with gunshot wound after Waterville shooting

A man was taken to the hospital in shooting in Waterville

Plane crash at Portland Jetport shuts down runway; both passengers hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries

The Portland Jetport was closed Friday afternoon while emergency crews responded to a plane crash.

Maine opioid deaths make up 7% of all overdoses

Maine Director of Opioid Response Gordon Smith was on the WGAN Morning News today to discuss Maine’s latest report on the opioid crisis.

Judge rules Maine healthcare workers can’t remain anonymous in vaccine mandate lawsuit

A federal appeals court Thursday denied a motion by nine healthcare workers to stay anonymous in their lawsuit against Governor…

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