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Deportation halted for man being held at Portland jail who says he’s being wrongfully detained

The deportation of a man who says he’s been held illegally at the Cumberland County Jail for eight months has been halted by a federal judge.

Summer Weather on the Horizon Following Cold and Rain

While the sun takes the sky today and tomorrow, Meteorologist Joe Lundberg says there are still a few more “bumps…

Portland’s Property Revaluation for Equitable Taxes

On Tuesday, May 27, property owners in Portland received updated property values. The values were released online after the city…

UMaine Students Involved in Special Orono Town Council Committee

The Town of Orono is seeking students to help address disorderly conduct, noise ordinances, and Good Neighbor initiatives. In a…

Maine State Police Looking for Stolen Pickup Truck

Officers say the 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 was stolen from Gustin Road and Oak Hill Road.

State Police Looking for Windsor Woman With Developmental Disorders

Maine State Police have issued a Silver Alert for 28-year-old Brandy Foster of Windsor.

Overloaded Power Strip Blamed for Fatal Pittsfield Fire

Emergency crews were sent to the home at 111 Cardinal St.

State Police Ask for Help to Locate Missing Off-road Bike

Officers say Brandon Kemp was attending an off-road event on Woodman Hill Road in Minot.

Skowhegan Man Arrested Drug Trafficking After Welfare Check

Officers say Lucas Gage at Holland Variety Drug Store had an expired learner’s permit from 2006.

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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.