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Bangor police investigating after body found in field

Police in Bangor are investigating the discovery of a body near the Airport Mall.

New crime data collection system doesn’t reflect crime wave

The number of crimes committed in Maine last year more than doubled, but it’s because of a new crime data collection system, not a massive crime wave across the state, officials said Thursday.

Panel recommends $474M heating aid package after hearing

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A hastily assembled legislative panel voted unanimously Wednesday to approve a proposed $474 million heating assistance package following a public hearing that was demanded by Senate Republicans.

Long-time WGAN host known for his humor, knack for storytelling, dies at 78

A familiar voice sure to be remembered as an icon in Maine broadcasting has died.

South Paris woman seriously injured in head-on crash with tractor-trailer

A head-on crash involving a tractor-trailer in Oxford County left a woman seriously injured.

Maine nurse’s union reacts to changes to paid leave policy

The nurse’s union at Maine Medical Center say the hospital’s decision to take away some paid leave benefits is illegal.

South Portland city council votes to ban sale of flavored tobacco products

South Portland city councilors have voted to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products, including vape products.

Investigation launched after Buxton police chief is placed on indefinite leave

The Chief of Police in Buxton has been placed on paid leave due to what the department says is a “personnel matter.”

Police seeking hit-and-run suspect in Portland

Police in Portland are looking for the driver in a hit-and-run that left a local man with serious injuries last week.

Rumford man accused of shooting his brother faces charges

Police say a Rumford man is in critical condition after he was allegedly shot by his brother.

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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.

3 hours ago in Local

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.

18 hours ago in Local

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.