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New law designed to protect Maine teachers from bullying

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) – Maine teachers will be protected by a new law designed to prevent workplace bullying of educators.…

Body of Jay man found pinned underneath ATV

Police in Oxford County are investigating after a man was found dead pinned underneath an ATV on the side of the road.

FBI, Maine police offer reward for info on the “Thirsty Bandit”

The FBI and Maine State Police are offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of a bank robber known as the “Thirsty Bandit.”

Fugitive wanted on multiple charges arrested in Bangor

Maine State Police say a fugitive wanted on drug-related charges has been taken into custody.

Maine man accused of causing serious accident on I-95 charged with OUI

A Winslow man has been charged with driving under the influence after police say he caused a crash that sent a North Dakota woman to the hospital in critical condition.

Presumpscot School set to be renovated

The Portland Board of Education has voted to renovate the Presumpscot School.

Maine’s Secretary of State Shenna Bellows warns Mainers about new text messaging scam

Maine’s Secretary of State Shenna Bellows is worried about the new text message phishing scam occurring across the country.

Two people charged after Maine drug agents seize cocaine disguised as cake

Maine drug agents seized cocaine that was disguised to look like a cake during a traffic stop.

Nationwide analysis puts two of Maine’s emerging housing markets in the top 20

It’s a hot housing market here in Maine, and a recent study shows the Bangor and Portland-South Portland metro areas are among the top 20 emerging housing markets in the nation.

Upward trend continues as Maine reports 47 additional COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths

The Maine CDC on Wednesday reported 47 additional cases of COVID-19 and five additional deaths. It continues an upward trend in new infections in Maine.

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Maine State Police Looking for Info on a 35-year-old Unsolved Murder

Christopher Rines was last seen on April 12, 1991. His body was found in Mill Pond in Pittsfield, exactly month after he went missing.

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Poland Community School Set to Partially Reopen After Flooding

RSU 16 says classes will only take place in the single-story section of the building

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Two Arrested in Auburn Drug Raid

Officers say they conducted the raid at 3:05 am Saturday

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Maine State Police Looking for Info on a 47-year-old Unsolved Murder/Arson Case

The body of the homeowner, Thomas Huntley, was found in the living room of the burned down house. The fire was found to be suspicious

19 hours ago in Local

No More Cellphones In Maine Schools

The total cost to implement the ban is about $350,000.