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Suspect faces assault charge in Bangor stabbing

A Bangor man accused of stabbing a woman with a knife has been charged.

Maine governor says biennial budget proposal increases spending without raising taxes

Governor Janet Mills unveiled her biennial $10.3 billion budget proposal on Wednesday.

Maine issues proposed rules for sports betting

Maine released proposed rules for sports betting on Wednesday, but it will be months before the first wagers are placed.

Lawyer for Guantanamo detainees could lose license in Maine

BANGOR, Maine (AP) A defense lawyer in Maine who once represented detainees at the Guantanamo Bay military prison could lose his license after criminal charges.

Man in New Year’s Eve machete attack faces federal charges

NEW YORK (AP) A man accused of attacking police with a machete near New York’s Times Square on New Year’s Eve is now facing federal charges after he became determined to wage jihad against the U.S. government, authorities announced Tuesday.

Maine law requiring cable companies to prorate customer bills upheld by Supreme Court

A legal challenge seeking to overturn Maine’s cable customer protection law failed in the U.S. Supreme Court this week.

Chase and standoff leads to arrest of Brooks man

A Maine man is facing charges after a police chase and standoff on Monday.

Open enrollment through Maine’s health insurance marketplace ends Jan. 15

Mainers looking to sign up for health coverage through the state’s marketplace have until January 15.

Maine lobster fishermen must now report what they catch

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Fishermen in the largest lobster fishing state in the country must now report what they catch to authorities.

Recreational marijuana sales nearly doubled in Maine in 2022

The sale of recreational cannabis products increased by nearly double in Maine in 2022.

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Parents Speak Out Against Trans Student on Basketball Team.

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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.

3 hours ago in Local

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.