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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.

Man charged in connection with armed robbery in York

A man accused of robbing a gas station in York has been arrested.

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3 People Arrested in Penobscot County Drug Raid

Deputies say the investigation remains active and additional charges may be forthcoming.

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Tito’s Vodka Ordered to Pay $750,000 in Taxes and Penalties in Maine

The court determined the manufacturer did not file tax returns for an audit period.

15 hours ago in Local

Maine supplemental budget clears committee, heads to full legislature

Maine’s supplemental budget is advancing, and it includes a tax increase on millionaires and $300 relief payments to more than half a million lower income Mainers.

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Missing South Portland man found safe

Police say Kulinski has been found safe.

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Maine Lawmakers Pass Bill to Let Jails Turn Away Some ICE Detainees

Governor Mills has indicated she will sign the bill.