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Minnesota man killed after motorcycle goes off the road in Knox County

A motorcyclist from Minnesota was killed when he went off the road in Knox County.

Trial to get underway for Ellsworth man shot by police during confrontation

An Ellsworth man accused of shooting at police during a confrontation is on trial this week.

Barbara Bush Hospital Gets Funding Boost After Maine Honors Her Birthday

Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital in Portland is getting an $11,000 shot in the arm

Hannah Pingree Announces Maine Governor Run

Pingree most recently served as Director of Governor Janet Mills’ Office of Policy Innovation

What to know about Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to LA immigration protests

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California officials sued President Donald Trump on Monday to roll back the administration’s National Guard deployment, saying…

Maine Republicans Say Hearing on Red Flag Measure Will Take Place

GOP leadership was threatening to take the issue to court

Deputies Look for Suspect in Glenburn Critical Shooting

Deputies also say a vehicle linked to the suspect has been found in Bangor.

Bill Barring Maine Agencies from Immigration Enforcement Moves Ahead

The proposal comes after the Trump administration has ramped up efforts to detain and deport undocumented immigrants

Fire causes severe damage, displaces 3, at Auburn apartment building

The Red Cross is helping residents of an Auburn apartment building who were displaced after it went up in flames Monday morning.

Maine man fighting deportation will be allowed to appeal

A man living in Maine who’s been in custody for nine months without a hearing will not be deported for the time being.

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Parents Speak Out Against Trans Student on Basketball Team.

During a meeting of the St George Select board on Tuesday, the parents of a town on the mid-coast spoke out against a transgender student on the basketball team.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.