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Maine’s Influential Lobster Fishing Group Has a New Leader

One of the most influential commercial fishing groups in New England is handing over its top position to a new leader for the first time in almost three decades.

Massicotte Notches 9th Victory in Can-Am Crown Dog Sled Race

FORT KENT, Maine (AP)   A Canadian musher has won Maine’s biggest dog sled race for a ninth time

Nor’easter Uncovers Ship Remains in York

YORK, Maine (AP)   The nor’easter that battered the New England coast has once again revealed a shipwreck’s remains on Short Sands Beach in York

Meetings About Oil Drilling on Tap for Maine, New Hampshire

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Federal officials will be in northern New England this week to meet with the public about the possibility of searching for oil and gas on the Outer Continental Shelf

Report: Maine Didn’t Follow Protocol in Child Welfare Cases

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A state report finds that Maine missed key steps in multiple child welfare cases

Maine Employees to Receive Bonuses from Federal Tax Overhaul

GARDINER, Maine (AP)   A Maine company says 300 employees will receive bonuses following changes to the federal tax code enacted at the end of 2017

Portland District Says Students Can Take Part In Walkout

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) _ The superintendent of Portland’s public school system says students won’t be punished for taking part in a national student walkout spurred by the fatal school shooting in Parkland, Florida.

Maine May Dilute Proficiency-Based Diploma Law

State education officials are proposing to roll back Maine’s proficiency-based diploma law, which was one of the first in the nation.

Police: Woman’s Body That Was Found in Trunk of Abandoned Car Has Been Identified.

Police say the body of a Maine woman was found in the trunk of her car after it was towed from a Walmart parking lot in Palmyra.

Police: 2 Trains Narrowly Missed Man on Stolen Loader

Police say two trains narrowly missed a stolen front-end loader that was being operated on and near railroad tracks outside of Portland, Maine.

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After the $500 million Dodgers’ title repeat, what’s next for MLB?

The $500 million Los Angeles Dodgers' thrilling World Series win over the Toronto Blue Jays attracted record international attention for Major League Baseball, affirmed LA's status as the sport's best team and drew more attention to baseball's payroll disparity heading into what is likely to be contentious labor negotiations.

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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: Which stars are joining this year’s lineup?

Ciara, Foreigner, Lil Jon, Kool & the Gang, Busta Rhymes, Mickey Guyton and Teyana Taylor will feature in this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, which will also cement "KPop Demon Hunters" as a pop culture phenomenon with appearances by the movie's singers on the ground and cute characters in balloons overhead.

19 hours ago in Local

Northern Light Not Raising Rates fore Anthem Patients

The head of Northern Light released a statement Saturday, saying Anthem will not be treated as out-of-network.

20 hours ago in Local

Deputies Say Intoxicated Man Arrested for Trespassing in Shapleigh

The suspect was arrested and will make his first court appearance on Monday.

1 day ago in Local

Bangor man arrested after alleged stabbing at McDonald’s

The male victim was transported to a local hospital and is being treated for injuries that are not considered life threatening.