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Portland “Little Italy” Festival Celebrating 100 Years This Week

The festival takes place Friday and Saturday evening in front of St. Peter’s Church

Maine Has Nation’s Fastest Rising Electricity Costs, By Far

The rise in Maine is almost six times higher than the average increase across the nation

6th Democrat Enters Maine Governor’s Race

Jason Cherry is the sixth Democrat to enter the governor’s race

Two Mainers Injured in New Hampshire UTV Rollover Crash

New Hampshire Fish and Game released information on the crash Monday.

Trial postponed for man charged in deadly Portland robbery

A man charged in connection with a deadly robbery in Portland in 2022 has had his trial postponed.

Man charged in connection with shooting in Glenburn appears in court

One of three men accused of shooting at a home and a car in Glenburn made his first court appearance on Monday.

Portland Police Still Looking for Weekend Bank Robbery Suspect

The robbery took place at the Bangor Savings Bank Saturday

St. Peter’s Italian Bazaar Celebrates 100 Years

The 100th Annual St. Peter’s Italian Festival kicks off this Friday August 8th on Federal Street between India and Hampshire…

Air Concerns in Maine Still Exists from Canadian Wildfires

The smoke plume is expected to gradually move south through the state on Monday and may linger.

Beach to Beacon in Cape Elizabeth celebrated its 27th anniversary.

The Beach to Beacon happened on Saturday with the winner of the marathon being the first American to win the event in 9 years,

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