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Auburn Police Charge Two in Drug Trafficking Operation

Auburn say three people, including two from Georgia, were arrested in a drug trafficking investigation

Cold weather sports on thinning ice as global warming heats up Maine lakes

Maine lakes are warming twice as fast as the air around us, with the lakes of northern New England warming on average 1.4 degrees Fahrenheit per decade since the 1980’s.

Child welfare watchdog highlights more issues within Maine’s Office of Child and Family Services

A report from the state Child Welfare Services Ombudsman shows ongoing and “significant” struggles in Maine’s child welfare system, which are negatively impacting child safety.

Man struck by SUV in Portland hospitalized with serious injuries

A pedestrian was hospitalized with serious injuries as a result of a crash in Portland on Friday.

Maine Breaks Record for Amount of Tick-Borne Disease Cases for Second Consecutive Year

More than 3,200 cases of tick-carried Lyme disease were reported between January and December, which is an increase of 275 over the year before.

Police looking to identify person of interest in Auburn attack that left two teenagers injured

Two girls were taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries from the incident.

U-Haul Report Shows People Moving to Maine

Maine ranked 13th out of all states and jumped 18 places, up from number 31 a year ago.

Fairfield Man Dies Trying to Cross I-95 Off-Ramp

Maine State Police say Mark Michaud of Fairfield died at the scene

Maine Lawyer Receives Presidential Citizens Medal

Bonauto led arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court in 2015 in the case that legalized same-sex marriage.

Bangor Police Looking for Missing Man

The man has reportedly not been in contact with his family since the first week of December.

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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.