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South Portland police mistakenly apprehend Deering High School student during lunch

A student was mistakenly apprehended by police during their lunch period at Deering High School in Portland.

Pres. Trump Cuts $35 Million to Maine Digital Program as “Racist”

MCA says the funding cut will disproportionately impact older, rural residents.

Gorham Road Closed from Weekend Flooding

It will be closed for an undetermined amount of time.

Maine Warden Service Joins Search for Missing Damariscotta Man

Officers say Tyler Low has been missing since last Monday, May 5th

Investigators arrest former Maine man for fire that damaged Eddington business

An Alabama man was arrested Thursday and charged with arson in connection with a fire in Eddington last July.

Maine conservative group pushing for voter ID says referendum wording is misleading

Supporters of a ballot referendum that would require voters to show a photo ID at polling locations are challenging the language in the referendum.

Police ask for help locating missing Corinth man

Police are trying to find a missing man from Corinth.

Maine Community Colleges Hoping Lawmakers Extend Free Tuition

Lawmakers in Maine have not indicated a willingness to extend the free community college program.

Portland Police Investigating Shots Fired in Inner City

The area was shut down for the scene to be processed.

Bowdoinham man arrested for domestic violence, leading police on chase

A 44-year-old Bowdoinham man who failed to stop for a speeding violation and led them on a high speed chase Sunday morning is now in custody.

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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.