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Bangor schools launch racism investigation

BANGOR (WGME) — The Bangor School Department will order an outside investigation into the high school’s handling of racism.

Police investigate deadly crash in Bethel

Police are investigating a fatal three-vehicle crash that happened in Bethel on Tuesday morning.

Lewiston schools offer students options for the fall

Returning students will be allowed to choose from either returning to campus or continue coursework through an online setting.

Maine State Rep. shares Confederate post

According to our news partners at CBS-13, Outgoing Republican lawmaker and Lincoln Town Council member, Sheldon Hanington, is in the public eye over a recent post he has shared — and since deleted — featuring a Confederate flag, and challenging others on the platform to repost the image.

Bangor diner to close after 32 years in business

Another Maine business is closing it’s doors for good.

Governor delays reopening of bars to indoor service in Maine

The administration of Governor Janet Mills has postponed the opening of bars to indoor service in the state.

Thomas College student, 22, dies in I-295 crash

State police say a young driver was killed Sunday night when his pickup truck crashed along I-295 in Richmond.

Noose removed from telephone lines in Deer Isle

DEER ISLE (BDN) — A noose was removed from telephone lines along Route 15 in Deer Isle on Saturday, while…

Firefighters extinguish Caribou forest fire

Fifteen Caribou firefighters were assisted Friday night by crews from Limestone in fighting a shed fire that grew into a forest fire on Bog Road.

Death of man on Vinalhaven ruled a homicide

Maine State Police say a man who died on the island of Vinalhaven on Sunday night was killed in a confrontation inside of a home.

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