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Police Asking for Public’s Help Finding Missing Grave Marker

AUGUSTA, Maine (WGAN)  Augusta Police say they are investigating after the theft of a grave marker from a fallen officer’s grave site

Study: Plastic Will Pile Up in Wake of China Recycling Ban

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   A group of scientists says China’s decision to stop accepting plastic waste from other countries is causing plastic to stockpile around the globe, and wealthy countries need to find new solutions

Maine ‘Trooper of the Year’ Award Goes to Woman for 1st Time

VASSALBORO, Maine (AP)   Maine State Police have bestowed the “Trooper of the Year” award on a woman for the first time

Lewiston Police Ask for Patience in Park Brawl Investigation

Lewiston police have met with community members this week to discuss a park brawl that led to one man’s death and other recent violent events.

Lawmakers Tackle Bills as Governor Submits Own Legislation

Maine lawmakers have returned to the Statehouse to consider funding over 100 bills and bonds.

Maine Governor Says He’d Send National Guard to Border

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)    Maine’s Republican governor has OK’d a federal request to send a National Guard helicopter with two pilots to the U.S.-Mexico border

LePage Blames Legislature For Closure of Chain Burger Shop

Maine Gov. Paul LePage took to Twitter to blame the state Legislature for the closure of a Fuddruckers restaurant in Ellsworth.

Case Of Ex-Police Officer Accused Of Unruly Behavior Settled

A Massachusetts judge has ruled charges against a former Portland police officer will be dismissed in three months if she stays out of trouble.

LePage Official Refuses to Disclose Membership On Wind Panel

Maine Gov. Paul LePage’s administration is refusing to identify members of a public commission charged with reviewing the impact of wind farms on tourism.

Poliquin Opposes Separation of Immigrant Kids from Parents

U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin says he opposes the separation of children from parents after illegal border crossings

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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 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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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.