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Governor’s administration releases checklists for businesses allowed to open July 1st

Maine Governor Janet Mills’ administration on Wednesday released new guidelines for businesses to follow as the state as Phase 3 of it’s reopening plan begins.

Bangor City Council considers removing monument dedicated to Native abductor

Bangor City Council is set to discuss the removal of a small monument along the waterfront earlier next month, at the bequest of the Penobscot nation.

Maine Forest Service already seeing record wildfire count

BUXTON (WGME) — The Maine Forest Service is dealing with an unprecedented number of wildfires, and the wildfire season is just getting started.

Monmouth man killed in Litchfield crash

Police in Kennebec County say a Monmouth man was killed Tuesday night in Litchfield when he crashed into a tree.

Police on alert amid attempted abductions

CBS-13 reports that the Dover-Foxcroft Police Department is urging Mainers to be on alert after three abduction attempts in the area.

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.

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