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U.S. Chamber endorses Maine delegation’s proposals to shorten work permit wait for asylum seekers

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorsed Maine’s Congressional Delegation’s efforts to shorten the waiting period for asylum seekers to receive work permits.

Two arrested during drug bust at Canaan home

Two people were arrested in a Canaan home this week after police found over a pound of fentanyl and other illegal drugs while carrying out a search warrant.

Former Republican legislative candidate from Maine charged for role in US Capitol riot

A former Republican legislative candidate who traveled to Washington for former President Donald Trump’s “Stop the Steal” rally was arrested Friday and charged with federal crimes for his role in the U.S. Capitol riot, officials said.

Shark spotted off the coast of Biddeford

Beachgoers were told to get out of the water after a shark was spotted off the coast of Biddeford Thursday.

56th annual Yarmouth Clam Festival gets underway

The 56th annual Yarmouth Clam Festival got underway Friday.

Protester sues police for his arrest outside home of conservative legal activist in Maine

A demonstrator arrested outside the home of conservative legal activist Leonard Leo contends police violated his First Amendment rights.

Man accused of stealing vehicle from dealership in Westbrook

A man is accused of stealing a car from a dealership in Westbrook.

Westbrook teen faces drug, gun charges after arrest

Police have charged a Westbrook teen with trafficking crack cocaine.

Cape Elizabeth gets ready for its silver anniversary of Beach to Beacon 10k

Cape Elizabeth’s 25th anniversary of the TD Beach to Beacon 10k race is happening this year.

Former Portland city councilor, school board member enters race for mayor

Former Portland city councilor Justin Costa has announced he is running for mayor.

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A man from Otisfield is accused of making a bomb threat directed at a local elementary school.

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Central Maine Power’s rate change request met with criticism from public advocate

Central Maine Power is again requesting a rate change after its previous request was turned down by regulators.

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Waldoboro Police Looking for Missing Man

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Bates College Lifts Shelter-In-Place as Lewiston Police Search for Armed Man

Students at Bates College in Lewiston were told to shelter-in-place Thursday afternoon due to reports of a man with a gun.