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A Women Saved in a York Beach from Drowning

A 20-year-old woman enjoying Long Sands Beach in York, Saturday afternoon, was almost a drowning victim. York EMS, say they…

New bill proposed to mandate safer gun storage

A bill has been proposed to the statehouse that would penalize people who are negligent about gun storage in a home with a child.

Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center to close physical location on Preble Street

The center, which provides new Mainers with services like classes in English, economics, and citizenship, announced Friday that the closure of the location is due to a loss of critical federal funding.

A brewery in Brunswick is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor

Flight Deck Brewing is under investigation by the U.S. Department of labor in a case that seems to involve employee pay and benefits.

New study finds rate of food insecurity among Maine children is highest in New England

Maine has the highest rate of hungry children in New England.

Tractor-trailer driver from Maine cited in rollover crash

A Maine man suffered minor injuries when the tractor-trailer he was driving overturned in New Hampshire.

Libby Running as Pro-Business Candidate for Governor

Libby is now one of six Republican candidates for governor.

Memorial Day Parades In Southern Maine

Commemorate Memorial Day with these events happening In Southern Maine.
Many cities and towns will host parades and remembrance ceremonies.

Home Prices Back Up to $400,000 in Maine

The number of homes sold statewide is slightly down from a year ago

AG Frey Celebrates Court Decision Protecting Education Department

A ruling blocks the administration’s plan to cut 50 percent of the department’s workforce.

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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.