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Bus driver shortage forces Auburn school district to cancel routes last minute

School bus routes are being canceled in Auburn as the district struggles to recruit drivers.

Gov. Mills nominates utility expert to serve as Maine Public Advocate

Governor Janet Mills has nominated an attorney and member of the state’s energy office to serve as Public Advocate.

Maine sees 1,504 new coronavirus cases as hospitalizations climb to record high

The Maine Center for Disease and Prevention reported another 1,504 cases of coronavirus and two additional deaths on Wednesday, as the state sets another record for virus hospitalizations.

Waterville woman accused of setting fires at Colby College campus

A Waterville woman is charged with arson in connection with a series of fires at a construction site on the Colby College campus.

Portland updates vaccination policy for events at indoor facilities

The City of Portland says everyone ages five and older will have to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test at some indoor events starting next year.

Maine National Guard Members deployed to 10 healthcare facilities as COVID hospitalizations surge

The office of Governor Janet Mills says members of Maine’s National Guard will deploy to 10 healthcare facilities to help alleviate strain on hospitals amid a rise in COVID hospitalizations.

Two people hospitalized with serious injuries after head-on crash in Gorham

A crash in Gorham on Monday left two people seriously injured.

Fire damages post office in Turner

A fire broke out above a post office in Maine on Saturday.

Maine Medical Center announce new visitor restrictions amid COVID-19 Surge

If your loved one is in the hospital they may be on their own as Maine Medical Center once again restricts visitors except in special circumstances.

Falmouth Police are investigating a bank robbery on Route 1

Falmouth Police are looking for the person they say robbed the Key Bank on Route One.

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Barn in Arundel Destroyed in Large Nighttime Fire

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Portland Farmer’s Market Outdoor Season Starts Saturday

Market organizers are once again matching purchases made through SNAP and EBT.

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12-year-old Skowhegan girl found safe after going missing for 3 days

A 12-year-old Skowhegan girl has been found safe after she was reported missing.

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U.S. Marshals arrest Rhode Island man in Maine for child molestation

A Rhode Island man wanted on five counts of child molestation was arrested in Maine.

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Authorities identify man accused of nearly hitting game warden with ATV in Dayton

A man who nearly hit a game warden with his ATV in Dayton has been identified.