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South Portland Moves Forward with Public Works Site Project

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Officials in South Portland have finalized recommendations for the city’s former public works site.

LePage Urges Mainers to Remember Those Who’re Struggling

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine Gov. Paul LePage said the state’s economy is growing, but he’s urging Mainers to remember those who’re struggling

MaineHousing Names Interim Director During Leadership Search

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — MaineHousing Deputy Director Peter Merrill is stepping up to serve as interim director upon the retirement of John Gallagher on Jan. 5.

Non-stop flights to Chicago coming to Portland, Maine

The biggest airport in Maine is going to start offering non-stop service to Chicago in the middle of next year.

Grant Will Help Environment School Open Own Farm

A Maine environmental education center is getting $20,000 toward its development of an educational farm.

City Renews Restaurant Lease, Plans New Contract Talks

Officials in the city of Sanford have voted to renew the lease of a popular restaurant that was in danger of closing.

Maine Construction Firm Cianbro to Hire 300 in New Year

The company employs 1,350 people in Maine and is looking for new people in jobs and trades needed for large projects in the state.

Former Maine Teacher Arrested on Sexual Assault Charges

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office says 43-year-old Nancy Leigh Ann Brann was arrested Thursday.

Medical Examiner’s Office: Man Found Dead in Lebanon Fire Shot Himself

Police spokesman Steve McCausland said the State Medical Examiner’s Office determined that James Avery died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Sanford Man Charged With Shooting at a Home in Waterboro

York County sheriff Bill King said Zachary Jordan of Sanford confessed to shooting at a home on Townhouse Road in November of 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.