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Independent Consultant Qualifies for Maine Ballot

A business consultant running for Maine governor as an independent has qualified for the November ballot.

Bald Eagle Found in a Bucket; X-ray Shows Shotgun Pellets

Maine game wardens are searching for the individual who shot and killed a bald eagle found inside a bucket.

Maine’s rivers and lakes open for free fishing this weekend

Maine’s thousands of miles of rivers, streams and lakes are open for free fishing this weekend.

One Dead After Woman Drives Onto Baseball Field

Police suspect Carol Sharrow of Sanford of driving onto the field at Goodall park last night and killing 68 year old Douglas Parkhurst of West Newfield.

Ogunquit Post Office Closed Until Further Notice

The U.S. Postal Service says the Ogunquit post office was hit by a vehicle Friday night.

Lightning Hits New Balance Factory in Skowhegan

A rooftop fire broke out when the Skowhegan New Balance factory was struck by lightning Friday night.

Bath Bus Driver Cited for Taking Inappropriate Photos of Students

BATH, Maine (WGAN)  Police say a Maine bus driver has been cited for taking inappropriate photos of students while driving them to and from school

Man Found Dead, Pinned Underneath Farm Equipment

NORRIDGEWOCK, Maine (AP)    Authorities say a man in Maine has died after being pinned underneath a piece of farm equipment

Cheery Hospital Tweet from Former President George H.W. Bush

BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP)   Former President George H.W. Bush has tweeted a cheerful message from his hospital bed while reading a book about himself and his recently deceased wife, Barbara

Maine Lawmakers Tell Trump Not to Tax China Seafood Imports

Maine’s members of Congress are urging President Donald Trump’s administration not to place tariffs on seafood imports from China.

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6 hours ago in Local

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.

7 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.

8 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.

8 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.

22 hours 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.