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Lawmakers call for DHHS to resolve phone issues

The Government Oversight Committee conducted a review of the Department of Health and Human Services Friday morning to find out why no one seems to be able to get a hold of them.

Owner of Bucksport motel sues town for forced closure

The owner of a Bucksport motel that was condemned two years ago is suing the town and its code enforcement officer of violating his rights in the forced closure of his motel.

Teenager dies after fall in Acadia National Park

Officials say a teenage boy died after falling at Acadia National Park on Friday.

Lewiston man sentenced for fatally shooting his girlfriend in front of mother, child

A Lewiston man will spend 47 years behind bars for killing the mother of his child.

Police investigate crash that killed pedestrian in Auburn

One man was killed while trying to cross the street in Auburn.

Police alerted to letters sent to Maine lawmakers’ homes

Maine legislative leaders notified Capitol Police that inflammatory letters from a white nationalist organization have been mailed to lawmakers’ homes in an attempt to harass and intimidate, they announced Friday.

Health officials issue warning about browntail moth caterpillars in Maine

The Maine CDC is warning the public about browntail moth caterpillars.

4 Penobscot Indians accuse Maine priests of sexual abuse

Four Native Americans who say they were abused by three Roman Catholic priests on their reservation in Maine are the latest to bring lawsuits since the state fully lifted the statute of limitations for child sex crimes.

Young male arrested in South Portland for making serious threats, police say

A swat team arrested a young male who they say made serious threats against the South Portland community.

Portland Sea Dogs to become ‘Maine Clambakes’ for game at Hadlock Field

The Portland Sea Dogs will take the field as the “Maine Clambakes” for a game in August.

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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.