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Portland superintendent says student claims of discrimination are backed by data

At a meeting on Tuesday, Superintendent of Portland Schools Xavier Botana confirmed that claims of discrimination made by students at…

Westbrook police searching for domestic violence suspect

Police in Westbrook are asking for the public’s help as they try to locate a man wanted on domestic violence charges.

Police identify Buxton motorcyclist killed in crash involving school bus

Police have released the identity of the motorcyclist who died after he was struck by a school bus in Buxton.

Roux Institute scales down plans after neighborhood pushback

The plans for the Roux Institute in Portland have been scaled back by developers after neighborhood residents said that building height and traffic would both be issues.

Two workers seriously injured in Naples construction accident

Two construction workers were suffered life-threatening wounds when a building they were working on collapsed in Naples on Tuesday.

Motorcyclist dead after crash involving school bus in Buxton

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash involving a school bus in Buxton on Tuesday afternoon.

Governor Mills announces $4 million to fund health care scholarships and loan repayment

Governor Mills today announced funding of $4 million for two initiatives aimed at attracting and retaining health care professionals in Maine

Police issue Silver Alert for Norridgewock man who walked away from psychiatric facility

A Silver Alert has been issued for a Norridgewock man with mental illness.

Detainment of black classmate prompts student protest in Westbrook

Students in Westbrook took to the streets after a black classmate was detained by police over the weekend.

Lewiston mother facing charges after toddler overdoses

A toddler in Maine was revived after suffering an apparent drug overdose.

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