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Dozens of unruly park-goers charged with trespassing

Buxton Police say they charged 40 people with trespassing over the weekend after they entered a popular park that had to be closed due to an increased disregard for park rules by its visitors.

Maine election officials to conduct ranked choice tabulations this week

Election officials will tabulate votes Tuesday morning to determine the winner in a key race using ranked choice.

Auburn man arrested for drug trafficking crystal meth

Auburn Police arrested Kawon Walker for aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs and on an outstanding warrant from Cumberland County for drug trafficking Saturday.

Scout Camp to be sold off to raise money to keep the organization running

The Pine Tree Council of the Boy Scouts of America has decided Thursday to sell off Camp Bomazeen in order to pay off debt and save itself from financial ruin. 

Portland beach closed due to water contamination

East End Beach in Portland is closed because of a water plant malfunction. 

Chipmunks, fattened up on acorns, are driving people nuts!

The Chipmunks’  frenetic activities can be entertaining but this summer in New England, the varmints are making a nuisance of themselves.

2 deaths, 10 more coronavirus cases in Maine

The Maine CDC is reporting two new deaths related to the coronavirus on Saturday, bringing the death toll to 117.…

Fryeburg Police Chief resigns after a complaint was filed in May

The police chief in Fryeburg is resigning after a complaint was filed in the spring with the Teamsters union.

Governor’s administration releases new plan for students to return to school

The plan is aimed at providing support for schools that implement new health and safety measures for students and teachers in districts that choose to return to in-class learning.

Maine man convicted in killing of 19-year-old requests new trial, claims lack of evidence

A man found guilty in the killing of a 19-year-old is requesting a new trial, claiming a lack of evidence.

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Freeman’s homer in 18th inning lifts Dodgers over Blue Jays 6-5 in World Series classic

Freddie Freeman homered leading off the bottom of the 18th, Shohei Ohtani went deep twice during another record-setting performance and the Los Angeles Dodgers outlasted the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 in an instant classic Monday night.

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Maine Ballot Questions Reflect National Political Issues

Two ballot measures represent the latest efforts to put two hot-button national issues directly before voters in Maine.