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Bill Would Expand Diabetics’ Access to Therapeutic Shoes

A pair of U.S. senators wants to use federal legislation to give diabetic people better access to therapeutic shoes.

Army Corps of Engineers to Fund Dredging Work Around Maine

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to use nearly $12 million on dredging projects in Maine in the coming fiscal year.

4th of July fireworks dates, times across Maine

Here is a roundup of fireworks displays in cities, towns and communities across Maine. Weather or other factors could lead to changes…

Body Discovered in Penobscot River

A dead body was found in Bangor Saturday.

Maine Legislature Approves Naming Bridge for Slain Deputy

The Maine Legislature has approved a bill that would name a bridge over the Kennebec River in Norridgewock after slain Somerset County sheriff’s deputy Eugene Cole.

Ranked Voting Gives Candidate Hope of Unseating Rep. Pingree

An independent state lawmaker believes Maine’s new ranked-choice voting system will help his bid to unseat a popular Democratic congresswoman in the state’s 1st Congressional District.

Nonprofit Wants to Lead Effort to Buy Saddleback Mountain

The arrest of an Australian developer who has an agreement to buy Maine’s Saddleback Mountain ski resort is spurring a nonprofit to renew its efforts to buy the resort.

Whoopie pies to be star of a Maine festival

Mainers are set to take a day to celebrate their official state treat: the whoopie pie.

Border Patrol Agents Arrest Guatemalan Man Trying to Enter Maine

U.S. Customs and Border Protection says agents arrested a Guatemalan man who entered the U.S. border illegally near a Maine port of entry.

Woman Loses Appeal for Sexually Assaulting 3-year-old Boy

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) – The Maine supreme court has upheld the conviction of a woman who was found guilty of…

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Parents Speak Out Against Trans Student on Basketball Team.

During a meeting of the St George Select board on Tuesday, the parents of a town on the mid-coast spoke out against a transgender student on the basketball team.

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Maine’s Amy Allen Earns Another Grammy Nomination for Songwriting

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

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

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.