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Maine Giving Out Grants to Protect Community Forest Health

The state of Maine’s community forest program is awarding grants to local governments, non-profit groups and others to develop and maintain strategies that protect the woods.

Portland city vehicle involved in deadly pedestrian crash on Congress

Portland police are investigating a deadly pedestrian crash involving a city vehicle, officials said.

One hurt in South Bristol shooting ​

Dispatchers confirmed one person was hurt during a shooting in South Bristol Friday night.

Federal Grant Would Replace Structurally Deficient Bridges

Three Maine bridges will be replaced thanks to a $10.8 million federal grant.

Governor Says He Offered Job to Trump Aide Accused of Abuse

Maine Gov. Paul LePage says he offered a job back to a former staffer who was accused of domestic abuse.

Maine Man Enters Guilty Plea Following 8-Year Fraud Scheme

Federal prosecutors say a Maine man has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $4 million from investors and failing to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in federal taxes.

Funeral For Girl Allegedly Beaten to Death Held in NY

A 10-year-old girl who was beaten to death in Maine was remembered in the state where she was born.

Police Investigate Death of Man Struck By Snow Hauler

Police in Maine’s largest city are investigating a fatal crash involving a city-owned commercial vehicle that resulted in the death of a man.

Collins-backed push to keep criminals from guns progresses

A gun safety bill supported by Maine’s Republican senator is now progressing in both houses of Congress.

Campaign Staffer Dismissed Over Sexual Harassment Claims

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mark Eves has fired a campaign staffer over sexual harassment allegations

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A juvenile accused of stabbing someone during a fight in Caribou on Halloween turned himself in to police.

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Sprinkler system contained fire at Portland senior citizen complex

There were no injuries reported when a fire broke out at the Deering Pavilion on Forest Avenue in Portland.