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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.
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Gov. Mills directs Maine DHHS to fully fund SNAP benefits for November
Gov. Janet Mills announced Friday that Maine will fully fund SNAP benefits for the month of November.
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Text Messages Show Maine Border Patrol Agent Bragged About Chicago Shooting
The text messages came to light in federal court this week.
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Portland Jetport Bracing for Cancellations with Air Traffic Reduction Order
The Jetport is encouraging passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport.
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Police Looking for 17-Year-Old Missing Since Sunday
Officers say Mary Hembree was supposed to be spending the night with friends in Brewer.
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2nd graders reported missing in Topsham found safe
The Sagadahoc County Emergency Management Agency has confirmed that both girls have been found safe.
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Police say repo agent shot at while trying to retrieve vehicle of Cape Elizabeth man
A Cape Elizabeth man is accused of shooting at a repossession agent who came to collect his car on Wednesday.
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Missing Mildbridge woman being sought by police
Police in Washington County are asking for help locating a woman who was last heard from on Wednesday.
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74-Year-Old Kennebec County Woman Missing Since Halloween
Deputies have released a missing person alert for Bonnie Frappie.
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New York City Murder Suspect Arrested on E-Scooter in Maine
The U.S. Marshals Service says its investigation indicated the suspect was living in Maine.
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Democratic Maine Rep. Jared Golden won’t seek reelection in competitive US House district
Maine Democratic Rep. Jared Golden, who represents one of the most competitive U.S. House districts in the country, said Wednesday he will not seek reelection.
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1 person in custody after shooting in Cape Elizabeth
One person was taken into custody in connection with a shooting Wednesday afternoon in Cape Elizabeth.
2 weeks ago
Portland Passes $19.00 Minimum Wage by Wide Margin
Almost 63 percent of Portland voters cast a ballot to increase Portland's minimum wage.
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Maine Voters Pass Gun Law, Reject Voter ID by Wide Margins
A sweep by Democrats across the country in Tuesday's election has carried over into ballot measures in Maine.
2 weeks ago
Human Remains Found in Aroostook County
State police confirmed Tuesday that a Blaine resident discovered the remains last Thursday.
2 weeks ago
Police Break Up Argument at Maine Polling Place Over Transgender Athletes
The election warden called police after a argument broke out.
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Red Flag Law, voter ID measure appear on Maine ballot this Election Day
Voters in Maine headed to the polls Tuesday to weigh in on two major questions on the state ballot.
2 weeks ago
Thousands without power as strong wind gusts topple power lines in Maine
Strong winds knocked out power to nearly 25,000 CMP customers at one point on Tuesday.
