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Collins Autism Bill Signed Into Law

President Joe Biden signed the bill Monday, which reinforces the original CARES Act from 2006 to help improve ways to diagnose and treat autism.

Gov. Mills Orders Flags be Flown at Half-Staff to Honor Pres. Carter

United States and Maine state flags will be lowered through January 28th.

South Portland Police Looking for Car Connected to Shooting

South Portland Police are looking for a car they think is connected to a shooting late Sunday night.

Maine on pace to have lowest number of fatal overdoses in 5 years

There have been 403 drug overdose deaths between January and October of this year, or an average of 40 deaths per month.

Former Pres. Carter Remembered from Maine Perspective

Peter Maer described Jimmy Carter as a complex public figure, noting his tenacity, stubbornness, and modesty.

Vehicle Damaged from Gun Shot Fire in Portland

Officers say they were called about 11:30pm on a report of shot fired

Silver Alert for Missing 86-Year-Old Norway Man.

Norway Police are searching for Robert Coleman, who suffers from cognitive issues.

Building a Total Loss in New Gloucester Fire

New Gloucester Firefighters say five other departments were brought in because of the size of the fire

Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, has died at 100

ATLANTA (AP) — Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who won the presidency in the wake of the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War,…

Maine Elected Office Holders Weigh in on Carter Death

Carter was oldest living U.S. president of all time and was elected president in 1976

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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.

12 hours ago in Local

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.

12 hours ago in Local

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.

13 hours ago in Local

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.

1 day ago in Local

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.