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Man accused in Portland killing to serve 10 years as part of plea agreement

A Massachusetts man accused of killing a man in Portland will spend 10 years behind bars.

Maine Supreme Judicial Court Justice Sanctioned

A state committee says Justice Catherine Connors violated Judicial Conduct by taking part in two cases which overturned recent ruling

Lewiston gathering to mark one year since a deadly mass shooting rocked the Maine city

With flags lowered across the state, Maine residents whose sense of safety was shattered last year by a mass shooting planned to mark the anniversary Friday in ways big and small, including a memorial service.

Maine Cannabis Recall Over Yeast and Mold Expanded

The original recall issued on October 11, 2024, involved pre-ground adult use cannabis flower, pre-rolls, and blunts of the strain “Frosted Cookies”.

Maine State Police ask for info leading to woman who went missing in 2016

Investigators are asking hunters in Piscataquis County to be on the lookout for clues that could lead them to the whereabouts of a woman who disappeared about 8 years ago.

“Do not eat” advisories issued for areas in Maine impacted by PFAS contamination

Maine wildlife officials are issuing an advisory asking residents not to consume wildlife that may be contaminated with PFAS.

Maine Median Home Prices at All Time High

Home prices are going up faster in the state than the rest of New England and the U.S.

Portland City Council Rejects Mayor’s Needle Exchange Plan

Mayor Dion’s proposal would have offered a one-for-one exchange instead of the current 100 clean needles for every dirty one turned in.

Several Children Injured in School Bus Crash in Minot

Deputies report the bus went off the road and into a ditch about a half mile from Minot Consolidated School.

Auburn Police Seize Drugs, Money, Gun in Weekend Bust

Police found approximately 27 grams of cocaine.

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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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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.