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Lewiston to Unveil Muhammad Ali Statue 60 Years After Famous Fight

Lewiston will unveil the nation’s first full-body statue of Muhammad Ali’s “Phantom Punch,” honoring a historic sports moment and the city’s resilience.

Missing the Snow Yet? Name a Snow Plow!

The Town of Falmouth held an open house on May 17 where there was a contest to name the town’s…

Maine Film Festival to “Listen, Learn, and Take Action” on Recovery

For the second year running, the New England REEL Recovery Film Festival will be hosting “a chance to listen, learn,…

Maine’s First Comfort Dog Found Dead Inside State Vehicle

The three-year-old chocolate lab named Baxter was found dead inside a state vehicle Wednesday

Environmental Groups Appeal Court’s Approval of Power Corridor in Maine

The project will bring Canadian hydropower to New England.

Crash in Kennebunk leaves teenage motorcyclist dead

A 19-year-old motorcyclist from Wells was killed when they were hit by a car in Kennebunk Wednesday night.

3 teens charged for Cumberland Ave. shooting in Portland last year

Three teenagers have been taken into custody in connection with shots fired in Portland back in December.

Rumford Police Arrest ‘Known Menace’ After Threatening Robbery

Officers says witnesses positively identified Bryan Festus Wood as the person who stole a Husqvarna chainsaw.

Topsham Police Warn About Surge in Car Break-Ins

Officers say the cars were parked near a trailhead.

Commerce Dept. Rejects New England Cod Catch Limits

The proposal was protested by New England fishermen after its initial approval

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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.