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Memorial Day Traffic Forecast with AAA’s Tom Baran

Tom Baran is the Traffic Education Specialist for AAA Northern New England. Baran joined WGAN on Wednesday, May 21 to…

Committee Deadlocks on Transgender Sports Bills

Lawmakers in the state legislative Judiciary Committee largely came to an impasse in considering several bills to block transgender athletes…

Cannabis Stores in Portland Now Allowed to Sell Non Alcoholic Beverages

The change in the city code will let marijuana retailers sell non alcoholic beverages

York police arrest two people from Texas on murder charges

Two murder suspects wanted in Texas were arrested in York.

Endangered Whales Gave Birth to Few Babies as Population Declines

the North Atlantic right whale has declined in population in recent years. The calving season produced only 11 mother-calf pairs

Golden to Run for Reelection in Maine 2nd Congressional District

Golden announced his campaign Monday morning to retain the seat he’s held since 2019.

Language Finalized for Red Flag Law Ballot Measure

The ballot measure will go before voters in November.

Bills in Maine Legislature Would Block Local Immigration Enforcement

One bill prohibits law enforcement from entering into contracts with federal immigration authorities.

Police investigating “deeply unsettling” allegations against former employee at Mt. Ararat schools

A former employee at Mt. Ararat high and middle schools is under investigation.

Lisbon man dies in hospital after suffering apparent medical event while fishing

A 33-year-old Lisbon man who died after falling into the water while fishing in West Gardiner on Monday suffered an apparent medical event.

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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.