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Group Proposing to Take Over Auburn Catholic School Set to Close

The group says it has initial funding to keep the school operating

Two People Rescued in Portland Residential Fire

They say they made sure two people escaped the fire after being alerted residents were still inside

Maine Examining Natural Gas Impact on Greenhouse Emissions

The Maine Public Utilities Commission is studying how using natural gas affects greenhouse gas emissions. The commission is trying to…

Portland police make arrest in connection with gunshots on Grant Street

Police have arrested a Portland man in connection with gunshots that were fired on Grant Street on Sunday night.

Rockport woman accused of setting fire to her home

A Rockport woman is charged with arson for allegedly setting fire to her home.

Teen arrested for firing shots in Lewiston

A teenage boy has been charged for firing a gun in Lewiston on Monday.

Portland Looking at Inner City Relocation of Amtrak Station

Mayor Mark Dion says the goal is to bring the station closer to foot traffic in the city.

Maine House Passes Jan. 6 Day to Remember Bill After Heated Debate

The bill passed 74-65 on party lines under the Democratic majority.

Border Crossings to Maine From Canada Down Nearly 25%

About 95,000 fewer travelers crossed the border between February and April this year than in 2024

Arrest made in fire that damaged Bangor orthodontics office

Investigators have arrested a homeless person accused of setting a fire that caused about $20,000 in damage to a business in Bangor.

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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.