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Christmas Snow May Mean Holiday Greenbacks for Shoppers

People who shopped three jewelry stores in Maine and New Hampshire are eagerly awaiting word whether a White Christmas will mean holiday greenbacks

Fireball Crosses Northern New England

(PORTLAND, Me) A fireball that lit up the evening sky is lighting up social media.

Campaign Against Portland Rent Control Cost $21 Per Vote

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A campaign that successfully opposed a measure in Portland, Maine, to restrict rent increases cost about $21 for each vote.

More Independents as Maine Lawmakers Reconvene in January

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The Maine House is making room for a growing number of lawmakers who have defected from the two major parties

City Sends Resolve to Congress Over Park Maintenance Backlog

ELLSWORTH, Maine (AP)   Officials in a Maine city are asking the federal government to solve the National Park System’s $11.33 billion maintenance backlog.

Nova Scotia Ferry Could Return with Terminal Upgrades

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The ferry service between Maine and Nova Scotia may return if Portland finds $2 million to upgrade its ferry terminal

Mass Man Arrested on Drug Charges During Stop on Turnpike

GRAY, Maine (WGAN)  A traffic stop for speeding becoming a drug bust on the Maine Turnpike

Police Investigating Unity Robbery

UNITY, Maine (WGAN)  Police are looking for the public’s help identifying a suspect from a robbery in Unity

Maine Looking for Public Input on Energy Plan

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   The Governor’s Energy Office is asking Main residents for input in developing a roadmap for energy planning.

Revenue Forecasters Say There Are Signs of Lower Growth

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Economic forecasters say there are early signs that rates of growth in Maine’s economy this year have proved somewhat lower than in 2016.

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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.