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Maine Rural Small Businesses to Get More Than $500K in Help

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is giving small businesses in southern and coastal Maine more than a half million dollars to open up new markets, reduce energy costs and cut back on fossil fuel use.

Truck Crashes on I-95 in Etna

ETNA, Maine (WGAN)  A tractor trailer hauling frozen potatoes overturned along Interstate 95 in Etna this morning

Police: Presque Isle Man’s Death No Longer Suspicious

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WGAN)  State Police have identified a man found inside his Presque Isle home on Sunday.

Limington Man Charged with Domestic Violence

LIMINGTON, Maine (WGAN)  The York County Sheriff’s Office says a Limington man has been arrested on a domestic violence charge

Deputy Bitten by Dog in Waterboro

WATERBORO, Maine (WGAN)  A sheriff’s deputy is being treated after he was bitten by a dog Monday evening

The University of Maine Appoints New Athletic Director

The University of Maine has appointed a veteran college sports administrator as the school’s new athletic director.

One Killed, One Injured in Crash on Turnpike

WELLS, Maine (WGAN)  State Police say one lane of the turnpike in Wells is likely to be shut down for most of the morning as Troopers investigate a fatal one car crash

Woman Accused of Setting Boyfriend’s House on Fire

FARMINGTON, Maine (AP) – The Maine Fire Marshal’s Office says a woman set her boyfriend’s house on fire after an…

Maine Gives Teen Workers More Opportunities on the Job

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) – The Maine labor department says teen workers can now take on more tasks that the state…

Suspect in Officer Involved Shooting Wanted by Maine State Police

The New Hampshire Attorney General says 38 year-old Douglass Heath was shot and killed by officers after being chased by police.

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44 minutes ago in Sports, Trending

Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown pleads not guilty to attempted murder charge stemming from Miami shooting

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Former NFL star Antonio Brown was returning Tuesday to Miami to face an attempted murder charge stemming from a May shooting, with his lawyer filing a not guilty plea on his behalf.

7 hours ago in Local

Midcoast Maine Town Allows Transgender Student to Play Girls Basketball.

The 3-2 decision came after a group of parents flocked to a select board meeting last Tuesday to speak out against the child place on the team, which led to town officials calling this meeting.

8 hours ago in National, Trending

Arctic air hits much of the US, bringing snow to some areas and very chilly temperatures to Florida

Some of this autumn's coldest weather yet is bearing down on the United States, enveloping the eastern two-thirds of the country in Arctic air on Monday and affecting millions of people.

9 hours ago in Sports, Trending

MLB, sportsbooks cap bets on individual pitches in response to pitch-rigging scandal

Major League Baseball said its authorized gaming operators will cap bets on individual pitches at $200 and exclude them from parlays, a day after two Cleveland Guardians players were indicted and accused of rigging pitches at the behest of gamblers.

18 hours ago in Local

Bangor Swears in New City Councilor Who Went to Prison for Manslaughter

The election of Angela Walker sparked outrage on conservative social media and concern from some Maine Republicans.