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Bangor Contestant Wins Miss Maine USA

The pageant drew outsize attention because of two noteworthy contestants.

Culvert Failure Closes Road in Auburn

Officers announced the closure Sunday afternoon.

Biddeford Police Arrest Suspect in Shooting

Officers were called in on a report of an altercation with a gunshot

Apparent OUI Driver Takes Police on Wild Chase Through Bridgton

A Otisfield man is in custody after he led police on a wild chase through Bridgton. After multiple calls to…

Bill to eliminate school budget referendums in Maine stopped in committee

A bill was proposed that would stop voters from voting on school budget referendums appears to be going nowhere for now.

Listen: Maine Lawmaker Laurel Libby Fights Censorship, Challenges Democratic Majority’s Actions in Transgender Sports Controversy in WGAN interview

Representative Libby has been barred from voting in the Maine Legislature due to a social media post arguing against biological males competing in female sports. Laurel stands firm in her decision not to apologize for the post and outlines her future approach on the matter.

Local Late-Night Legend Dan Cashman Bids Farewell to “The Nite Show” After 28 remarkable years,

Be sure to set your DVR to catch Dan Cashman’s 2nd to last episode of “The Nite Show” with surprise guest David Letterman

Maine is heading to court over Title IX

Maine is going to court in December because of policy that allows transgender athletes to compete in women and girls sports.

Man who suffered serious injuries in Hermon crash dies in hospital

One of two men injured in a crash on Route 2 in Hermon has died of his injuries.

Police arrest man with gun near Biddeford High School

A man with a gun was taken into custody outside Biddeford High School on Friday.

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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.