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UNE Offering Free Tuition to High Performing/Lower Income Students

UNE says it will provide free tuition to high-performing high school graduating students from all states

Maine Lobstermen Lawsuit Over Boat Monitoring Tossed

The rule requires lobstermen with federal fishing permits to put monitors on their boats, which tracks their location.

Auburn man found guilty in drug-related killing sentenced to life in prison

An Auburn man convicted in the killing of a teenager and another man will spend the rest of his life behind bars.

Investigators looking into source of oil spill in Westbrook

Officials say a large oil spill in Westbrook has been contained, but the exact source is still being investigated.

3 Maine Counties Pass $500,000 For Home Prices

The highest priced homes continue to be in the southern Maine more populated and urban counties

Hermon man arrested in connection with Bangor shooting

Bangor police took a shooting suspect into custody after a pursuit Wednesday night.

Sanford lawmaker charged with domestic violence wins re-election

Another recount in a Maine House race concluded Thursday, with Republican State Rep. Lucas Lanigan keeping his seat in House District 141 by a single vote.

Maine U.S. Rep Golden Proposing Big Changes to House

Golden is calling for a task force to look into changes, including expanding the size of the House

Maine Woman Sentenced for Embezzling $816,000

Sarah Nale pleaded guilty in Federal Court back in August and will have to pay more than $816,000 in restitution.

Portland Mayor Dion Will Continue Push for 1-for-1 Needle Exchange

Portland Mayor Mark Dion says he’s regrouping after the city council recently rejected his plan to change the city’s needle…

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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.