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Mom Of Portland Fire Victim Seeks To Build Public Memorial

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The mother of a woman who died in one of Maine’s deadliest fires is petitioning the city to build a memorial to the victims.

Ex-Maine Baseball Player Faces Trial For Rape Charges

GEORGETOWN, Del. (AP) — A University of Maine coach says he knew of no reports of misconduct against a former university baseball player who is facing charges of raping six women in Delaware.

Going Cold Turkey For Thanksgiving

GRAY, Maine – The National Weather Service says a passing storm system could bring bitter, sub-zero cold and snow squalls to northern New England.

Radio Station Getting Food Donations for Preble Street

PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN)  Our sister station, Rewind 100.9, is in the midst of their 13th Annual Stuff the Bus Food Drive to benefit Preble Street

Reduced Speed Zone To Protect Whale In Effect To December

NANTUCKET, Mass. (AP) — The federal government is asking mariners to slow down off of Massachusetts to help protect a severely endangered species of large whale.

Historic Home Slated For Demolition

READFIELD, Maine (AP) — A Maine town historical society says it hopes to save an 1825 brick house that is headed toward demolition.

Episcopal Diocese Reports Record Applicants for Next Bishop

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The Episcopal Diocese of Maine says it had a record number of applications for its next bishop

Maine Unemployment Rate Rose Slightly in October

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Unemployment ticked up slightly in the state of Maine in October

Rebuilt Maine Scallop Fishery to Start for the Winter

MACHIASPORT, Maine (AP)   Maine’s rebuilt fishery for scallops is getting started for the winter in the coming days

Maine Democratic Chair, Vice Chair Won’t See New Terms

Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett and Vice Chairwoman Peggy Schaffer won’t be seeking re-election to their posts.

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7 hours ago in Local

Right Whale, Found Off Maine Coast, Growing in Population

The whales have shown a trend of slow population growth over the past four years.

18 hours ago in Local

New Hampshire Man Faces Attempted Murder After York Co. Stabbing

Deputies say the victim was taken to Maine Medical Center in Portland.

19 hours ago in Local

Man Accused of Threatening to Detonate Bomb During Bangor Burglary

Officers say they found the suspect inside a closed business in Bangor

20 hours ago in Local

CMP Transformer Move to Delay Traffic Through Scarborough

Drivers are asked to plan alternate routes and expect delays.

21 hours ago in Local

Standish woman accused of fatally shooting boyfriend appears in court

A Standish woman charged with murder for the shooting death of her boyfriend made her first court appearance on Monday.