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Destructive Insect That Targets Ash Trees is Found in Maine

A destructive forest pest that has killed hundreds of millions of ash trees in many states has been found in northern Maine.

Judge: Maine GOP Must Use Ranked-Choice Voting in Primary

A federal judge has declined to let the Maine Republican Party be exempted from ranked choice voting that’ll be used for the first time in a statewide primary election on June 12.

Hands off That Seal, NOAA Reminds Curious Beachgoers

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says it’s common to see seal pups resting on beaches in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts during this time.

Maine Committee Resuming Work on State Budget

The Maine Legislature’s Appropriations Committee is meeting to see if Democrats and Republicans are any closer to a compromise on a supplemental budget.

Officials: Dead Fish Result From Dam Work in Orono

Officials in Orono say dead fish washing up on Maine waterfronts is due to work on a local dam.

Officials: Man Disqualified From Primary Still Campaigning

A Maine man who was disqualified from the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate is still posting signs across the state declaring he is “Trump strong.”

Guns Seized From Home of Man Whose Comments Led to Lockdown

Police have removed rifles and shotguns from the home of a man who allegedly made threats that forced the lockdown of schools in Rockland, Maine.

Man Taken Into Custody For Threatening To Shoot Up A School

ROCKLAND, Me. (WGAN) A man was taken into custody after posting a desire to shoot up a school.

Two Fires in Portland Within a Few Hours

Fire officials are investigating two fires that broke out in Portland Tuesday afternoon.

Police: Man Killed in Moped Crash

Police in Maine say a 40-year-old man was killed over the weekend when his moped struck a guard rail.

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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.