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Maine moving business reaches agreement after AG investigation into illegal practices

Maine’s Attorney General says a moving and storage company will pay $125,000 for engaging in illegal business practices, including threatening customers who left negative reviews.

Warmer Maine winters bring earlier maple syrup production

Some Maine maple syrup producers are starting their tree tapping season over a month ahead of schedule due to warmer temperatures this winter.

Man wanted for sex crimes arrested after forcing his way into a York home, police say

Police say a man wanted in connection with a sex crimes case in New Hampshire was arrested after he forced his way into a home in York on Monday.

Mainers must brace for a third storm Wednesday afternoon

Maine is to receive its third winter storm in 6 days this Wednesday with snow expected in the mountains starting in the afternoon.

Over 35,000 without power following Monday’s storm

Monday’s storm left over 35,000 CMP customers without power, the majority of them residing in York where the community saw a mix of rain, snow and ice.

Feds deny emergency call to slow ships, ease whale strikes

The U.S. government has denied a request from a group of environmental organizations to immediately apply proposed ship-speed restrictions in an effort to save a vanishing species of whale.

Cape Elizabeth police, citizens make multiple attempts to return adventurous seal to the ocean

A wayward seal is back in its natural habitat after going on an adventure in Cape Elizabeth during Monday’s snowstorm.

Gov. Mills orders flags to be flown at half-staff following California shooting

Gov. Janet Mills has ordered all U.S. and state of Maine flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of the 10 people who were killed in a shooting at a ballroom dance club in Monterey Park, California.

Man dies after hit-and-run near Maine, New Hampshire line

Police say a man was walking toward Fryeburg when he was struck and killed in a hit-and-run in neighboring Conway, New Hampshire.

Regal Cinemas set to close Brunswick location

Regal Cinemas is set to close its Brunswick location as soon as February after parent company Cineworld, filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy in September.

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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.