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Petitioners gather signatures to change Portland’s homeless policies

Homeless advocates are backing a petition demanding that the city of Portland change its policies when it comes to warming shelters and encampments.

Man seriously injured in Lewiston shootout charged with reckless conduct

A man who was hospitalized after a shooting in Lewiston is now facing charges.

Golen Criticized for Vote on Terrorism Bill

The bill would give the Treasury Department power to strip the tax-exempt status of nonprofits it claims support terrorism.

Portland Immigrant Center Vandalized & Burglarized

The nonprofit says it plans to reopen Thursday after major damage to its downtown offices at 24 Preble Street.

23-Year-Old Woman Shot in Portland

Portland Police are releasing limited information about a Monday afternoon shooting. Portland Police Department Public Information Officer Brad Nadeau says…

Maine AG files suit against contractor accused of failing to complete work

Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey has filed a lawsuit seeking to prevent a contractor from doing work in Maine amid allegations of defective work.

Investigators retrieve body after basement fire in Portland

Police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found after a fire in Portland on Sunday.

Two Jailed in Bradley on Drugs, Warrants After Traffic Stop

Deputies say they observed a black Mercedes driven by Roger Black at 2:45pm Sunday.

Child Advocate Concerned Over Gov. Mills Backing of Agency Head

A red flag was raised Friday when 145 employees signed a letter of no confidence in Johnson.

Record Breaking Holiday Travel Expected

During the Christmas week, travel is expected to increase, with over 119 million people traveling nationally, a rise of 3…

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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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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.