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Fire tears through historic farmhouse in Dixfield, killing dog

A dog was killed in a fire at a farmhouse in Dixfield on Sunday.

State Fire Marshall’s Office Investigating Turnpike Authority Garage Fire

The Auburn Fire Department says it found the 6 bay garage fully involved when they arrived.

Smaller Snowstorms Lining Up Every Few Days in Maine

AccuWeather Meteorologist Joe Lundberg says the storms are not bringing heavy snowfall totals because of how they started.

I-295 Crash Backs Up Traffic on I-295 Near Freeport

The van was blocking the left lane, leading to the backup.

Main Turnpike Garage Fire Destroys Building, Vehicles

No one was injured and the fire did not spread to other buildings in the yard.

Bill Would Increase Maine Hotel Taxes For School Construction

The bill is meant to reduce property taxes used for education.

Woman Could Face Charges After Sunday Auburn Crash

Officers say speed and distracted driving were likely a factor in the crash.

Portland Police Investigating Fatality Crash

The Portland Police Department and its Crash Reconstruction Team are investigating.

Rep. Jared Golden optimistic about Canada tariffs despite economic concerns.

With Canada being responsible for 70% of Maine’s imports, many economists say that the 25% tariff levied on Maine’s northern neighbor on Saturday could have many detrimental impacts on everything in the pine tree state, from electricity and oil to lobster and wood products. 

Experts say that Maine’s lobster industry might take a hit due to New Tariffs

With the new tariffs President Trump issued on Saturday the lobster industry may have a new hurdle to climb over.

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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.