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Portland Head Light Document Signed by Jefferson to be Sold

A historic letter which authorized money to pay for the Portland Head Light is going up for auction.

Man Dies of Injuries After Large Fight in Lewiston

Maine officials say a man who was beaten in a bloody park brawl in Lewiston has succumbed to his injuries.

Immigrant Families Flock to Portland’s Homeless Shelters

Officials in Portland say immigrant families seeking asylum have attributed to increased use of the city’s homeless shelters.

Milo Couple Face Drug Charges After Traffic Stop

A couple from Milo are charged with drug trafficking after a traffic stop on Thursday night.

Maine Coast Guard Crew Seizes Cocaine, Rescues Sea Turtles

A Maine Coast Guard crew seized 12,000 pounds of cocaine and rescued three sea turtles during a patrol through the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean.

Ballot Collection for Ranked Voting Continues in Maine

Election workers are running ballots through high-speed machines and uploading results as Mainers await results in Democratic primary elections.

Bangor officials propose more parking for food truck vendors

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   Bangor officials say the city will reserve more locations for food truck vendors–citing an increase in demand

New Fire Station in Winthrop Set to Open Over the Weekend

WINTHROP, Maine (AP)   After nearly a decade, a new fire station for Maine town firefighters is set to open over the weekend

Maine Deer Hunters Had Big Year in ’17 Amid Herd’s Growth

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine’s wildlife officials say deer hunters in the state had their most successful season in the last 10 years in 2017, in part because of a growing deer herd

Maine Publishing Company Sold in Wake of Harassment Claims

KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine (AP)   A popular Maine magazine publishing company whose former owner was accused of sexual harassment has been sold

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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.

15 hours ago in Local

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.

16 hours ago in Local

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.

16 hours ago in Local

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.

1 day ago in Local

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.