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Man accused of leading police on foot chase in Portland faces drug, fugitive charges

One man was charged with being a fugitive from justice after police said he led them on a foot chase in Portland.

New Community Pool Campaign Continues in Portland

The Portland Parks Conservancy says just under $160,000 remains in fundraising for the Kiwanis Pool replacement project.  Following an $11 million…

Portland’s “Clean Water Week”

The city of Portland is celebrating their Clean Water Week from June 1-7.

Man Faces Drug Trafficking Charges After Passadumkeag Traffic Stop

The vehicle was towed, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Maineiacs Cornhole Family Fund raised support for the Lewiston mass shooting survivors in an annual event

A charity event to support the victims of the Lewiston mass shooting was held on Saturday.

Maine bill proposed to empower communities in legal fights in violations on bodies of water.

State Senator Tim Nangle presented a bill to help fight against violations on Maine’s waterfronts.

Motorcyclist critically injured after hitting tree in Pownal

A motorcyclist was critically injured when they struck a tree in Pownal Thursday night.

14 people removed from Sanford property, 2 arrested on drug warrants

14 people were removed, including two who were arrested, at a home on North Avenue in Sanford which neighbors said was the site of drug activity.

Maine Man Critically Injured in Pownal Motorcycle Crash

Deputies say Joseph Vallee was traveling northbound on Elmwood Road

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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.