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Fire Forces Temporary Closure of Westbrook Community Center

A fire has forced the closure of a community center in Westbrook, Maine.

Giant Rotating Ice Disk in River Draws Gawkers in Maine

Think of it as a crop circle, but in a river.

Car Goes Through Garage

Hallowell, MAINE (WGAN) A close call in Hallowell Monday afternoon after a car slammed into a two-story garage.

Report Draws Few Conclusions About Wind Industry In Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A Maine commission created as part of the former Republican governor’s efforts to hinder wind projects has released a report drawing few conclusions about the impact of wind turbines.

Police Charge Boyfriend in Connection to Death in Clifton

CLIFTON, Maine (WGAN)  State Police say they continue to investigate the death of a Clifton woman, found dead inside her home Monday morning

Maine Lawmakers to Consider Whether to Allow Sports Gambling

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine lawmakers are poised to debate whether to allow Mainers to legally place bets sports games

New Governor Set to Sign Senior Housing Bonds

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine’s new Democratic governor is set to sign senior housing bonds held up by her Republican predecessor since 2015

Study Shows Portland High Schools Below Designed Capacity

A new study calls Portland’s high schools “empty,” saying they are operating with far fewer students than they were designed.

Maine Democratic Party Elects New Leadership

The Maine Democratic Party has elected new leadership following the 2018 election, which saw the state elect a Democratic governor.

Federal Courts in Maine to Run out of Money This Week

Federal courts in Maine are about to run out of money, but hearings, trials and new cases will continue during the federal shutdown.

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Two Union Agreements at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Reportedly Terminated

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The campaign of Secretary of State Shenna Bellows says the President should reverse course.

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Motorcyclist Dead in I-95 Crash in Kennebec County

Anyone with information related to the crash is asked to contact Maine State Police

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Stabbing incident in downtown Portland leads to hospitalization, arrest

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Police have arrested 44-year-old Stephanie Vierkant, who's currently unhoused, on charges of domestic violence aggravated assault.

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Otisfield man charged with making bomb threat toward elementary school

A man from Otisfield is accused of making a bomb threat directed at a local elementary school.

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Central Maine Power’s rate change request met with criticism from public advocate

Central Maine Power is again requesting a rate change after its previous request was turned down by regulators.