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Bowdin students continue calls for release of pro-Palestinian activist despite threats of deportation

The arrest of 30-year-old Mahmoud Khalil has been touted by President Trump as the “first of many to come” with his administration cracking down on campus protests regarding the controversial Israel-Hamas war.

Illegal marijuana grow operation discovered in Oxford County

An illegal marijuana growth operation was uncovered in Dixfield friday morning.

Well at Mere Creek Golf Course in Brunswick contaminated with PFAS

A well at a golf course in Brunswick was tested and contains high levels of PFAS.

Maine lawmakers make another push to pass measure that would fill MaineCare funding shortfall

Democrats in Augusta say they’ll move forward on a plan to fund MaineCare, with or without support from Republicans.

Investigators seeking help identifying woman found dead near Portland Head Light

Maine State Police are asking for help identifying a woman whose body washed up near the Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth’s Fort Williams Park on Thursday.

Portland Restaurant to Relocate with New Name After 37 Years

The owner’s will carry their same menu to a new location

Northern Light Closing Waterville Hospital

Northern Light Inland Hospital and its clinics in Waterville are closing down operations. Parent company Northern Light Health announced the…

Police Investigate Homicide in Palmyra

Police say the investigation is ongoing

Maine Joins Lawsuit Over U.S. Education Dept. Layoffs

The lawsuit claims the layoffs will incapacitate key functions and cause immense damage to the states

Police investigate after woman’s body washes up near Portland Head Light

An investigation was launched Thursday after a body washed up near the Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth.

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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.