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Maine man accused of shooting at vehicle involved in police pursuit

A Maine man faces charges after police say he shot at a vehicle that was being chased by officers in Acton.

Woman who lost husband and son in Lewiston shooting uses probate process to obtain gunman’s records

A woman who lost her husband and son in Maine’s deadliest shooting is seeking the gunman’s health and military records through the probate process.

Portland Ranked Among Top Small Cities in America

The study from WalletHub compared more than 1,300 cities based their safety, affordability and quality of life.

Portland Considers Zoning Changes to Increase City Density

The Press Herald reports the possible zoning changes are aimed at promoting a denser city.

Dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas go on strike

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas began walking picket lines early Tuesday in a strike over…

Building damaged by car fire in Lewiston

There’s damage to a building in Lewiston after a car fire early Sunday morning.

Maine Police Academy to Decide on Expanding Officer Discipline

The new standards would let the academy decertify or discipline officers for actions including harassment

Man Accused of Murder in Bangor Back in Maine from Mass.

Richard Thorpe faces murder charges in the death of his ex-girlfriends, 39-year-old Virginia Cookson.

Body recovered after fire in Mexico

A fatal fire in the town of Mexico is under investigation.

Multiple injuries following rollover crash in Freeport

A rollover crash in Freeport Friday morning sent four people to the hospital.

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Democratic senate candidate Graham Platner hires new manager to run campaign

Deputy Director of the Maine People’s Alliance Ben Chin has been hired to replace Platner's short-lived campaign director Kevin Brown.

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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.