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Maine’s Amy Allen Earns Another Grammy Nomination for Songwriting
Maine’s Amy Allen is nominated for Songwriter of the Year at the Grammys—again! She won the award earlier this year and could take home another trophy in February.
Sebago Woman Scammed by Contractor Gets Surprise Help from Local Businesses
After being scammed out of $5,000 for a driveway, a Sebago woman got an incredible surprise: local businesses stepped in to finish the job for free.
Hundreds of Workers Temporarily Laid Off as Woodland Pulp Shuts Down
Hundreds of workers are facing temporary layoffs at Woodland Pulp in Baileyville. The mill has shut down until mid-December, citing market challenges. Maine officials are stepping in to help affected employees.
Portland police say parents won’t press charges after student grabbed while walking to school
No charges are expected after an eighth-grade student at King Middle School in Portland was grabbed by the wrist by an unknown person while walking to school on Thursday.
Gov. Mills directs Maine DHHS to fully fund SNAP benefits for November
Gov. Janet Mills announced Friday that Maine will fully fund SNAP benefits for the month of November.
Text Messages Show Maine Border Patrol Agent Bragged About Chicago Shooting
The text messages came to light in federal court this week.
Portland Jetport Bracing for Cancellations with Air Traffic Reduction Order
The Jetport is encouraging passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport.
Police Looking for 17-Year-Old Missing Since Sunday
Officers say Mary Hembree was supposed to be spending the night with friends in Brewer.
2nd graders reported missing in Topsham found safe
The Sagadahoc County Emergency Management Agency has confirmed that both girls have been found safe.
Police say repo agent shot at while trying to retrieve vehicle of Cape Elizabeth man
A Cape Elizabeth man is accused of shooting at a repossession agent who came to collect his car on Wednesday.