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Maine lawmakers tackle transgender athlete policies as state faces second federal deadline to comply with executive order

The federal Department of Education is giving Maine another ten days to comply with an order to ban transgender athletes from girls’ sports or lose millions in federal funding.

I-295 Semi Rollover Crash in Yarmouth Closes Lane of Traffic

The southbound side of the highway has been reduced to one lane.

Aroostook County ‘Suspicious Vehicle Fire’ Being Investigated

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the state fire marshal’s arson hotline.

Sen. King Joins Bill to Force USDA to Pay Contracts With Farmers

The measure is known as the Honor Farmer Contracts Act.

3 Arrested in Portland Franklin Tower Drug Bust

The three men was taken to the Cumberland County Jail.

Investigators say weather a factor in crash that killed pedestrian in Lewiston

A woman who was hit by a pickup truck while trying to cross a street in Lewiston has died.

Police seeking missing person in Portland

Police in Portland are asking for help locating a missing person.

Portland Police Investigating Sunday Morning Stabbing

Officers say the stabbing took place outside 45 Portland Street.

Super Plunge for Special Olympics Takes Place in Ogunquit

The fundraiser for Special Olympics Maine required participants to run into the Atlantic Ocean

Man Dead From Officer Involved Shooting in Oxford County

Oxford County Sheriff’s deputies say they were called to a residence at 4:45 p.m. Saturday.

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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.

21 hours ago in Local

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.