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Winthrop woman sentenced for crash that injured Litchfield teen

A Winthrop woman has been sentenced to 2 years in jail for an OUI crash that injured a teen.

Penobscot County Sheriff Warns of “Dangerous” Scam

The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about scammers, after a eldery women in Hermon was almost scamed out…

Uncertainty about the future of Maine farmers after freeze on federal funding

Many farmers who have invested in projects to conserve soil, water, and power under the Biden-era Inflation Reduction Act are now unable to get reimbursed due to the freeze.

UPDATE – Portland continues parking ban into Sunday night

The City of Portland, and many other cities and towns, have announced parking bans. Here is the full, unedited release from the City of Porland with lots of helpful information on parking in Portland during tonight’s snow ban.

New England Cancer Specialists donate medical supplies ahead of move to Rock Row

New England Cancer Specialists donated supplies to Partners for World Health on Friday ahead of their move from Westbrook to Rock Row.

Strong winds a factor in fire that destroyed Gorham home

A house fire in Gorham on Friday sent the homeowner to the hospital.

Man accused of murdering roommate in Portland arraigned

A Portland man charged with murder for the death of his roommate last year did not enter a plea during his arraignment on Friday.

Northern Light Health Closing More Offices in Waterville

Northern Light says consolidating locations will reduce overhead costs.

Judge Temporarily Blocks Maine’s Gun Waiting Period

Thursday’s decision by U.S. District Court Judge Lance Walker strongly sided with the plaintiff’s. 

Slick road conditions a factor in deadly crash on I-95 in Ogunquit

Two people were killed on I-95 in Ogunquit during Thursday’s storm after a crash involving a tractor-trailer at mile 14 southbound.

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Maine’s Amy Allen Earns Another Grammy Nomination for Songwriting

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Maine’s Amy Allen is nominated for Songwriter of the Year at the Grammys—again! She won the award earlier this year and could take home another trophy in February.

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Sebago Woman Scammed by Contractor Gets Surprise Help from Local Businesses

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After being scammed out of $5,000 for a driveway, a Sebago woman got an incredible surprise: local businesses stepped in to finish the job for free.

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Hundreds of Workers Temporarily Laid Off as Woodland Pulp Shuts Down

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Hundreds of workers are facing temporary layoffs at Woodland Pulp in Baileyville. The mill has shut down until mid-December, citing market challenges. Maine officials are stepping in to help affected employees.

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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.