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St. Peters Italian Bazaar kicks off week of festivities

The St. Peter’s Italian Bazaar planning committee kicked off a week of festivities on Friday by delivering the Italian national flag to Portland City Hall

Beach to Beacon crowns champions for first time in 2 years

The Beach to Beacon 10k returned Saturday morning after a 2-year absence.  The muggy conditions played a factor for many…

Three Maine colleges file briefs in legal battle over affirmative action

Bates, Bowdoin and Colby colleges are backing two other U.S. schools that are defending their use of affirmative action for admissions.

Portland City Council to consider citizen initiatives during public hearings

The public will get a chance to weigh in on a slew of referendum proposals in Portland.

Maine State Treasurer announces record year for unclaimed property

The Maine State Treasury is sitting on more than $291 million, and some of it might belong to you.

Senators King and Collins announce funding for Maine Ferry Services

On Friday in Washington, U.S Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that the State of Maine, Casco Bay Lines, and the Town of Frye Island are eligible to receive a total of $2,018,936 to support ferry services.

Body discovered after fire crews respond to Baileyville home

Firefighters recovered a body after responding to a blaze at a home in Washington County.

Governor Mills opposes proposed rate hike from Maine utility

A proposed rate increase for Versant Power customers is facing some pushback from Governor Janet Mills.

Maine CDC reports 3rd monkeypox infection as cases mount nationwide

A third case of monkeypox was reported by Maine health officials on Thursday, the same day U.S. officials declared the outbreak a public health emergency.

Police locate Damariscotta man with dementia

UPDATE: Police say Slicer has been found safe. 

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Authorities seeking man accused of nearly hitting game warden with ATV in Dayton

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A man who nearly hit a game warden with his ATV in Dayton is being sought by authorities.

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New Hampshire Man Accused of Setting Fire to Maine Grandfather’s Vehicles

The Maine State Fire Marshal's Office says the fire was determined to be arson.

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Maine Legislature Passes First Statewide Temporary Ban on Data Centers

The bill would block data centers with heavy electrical use statewide until late next year.

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Lawsuit claims ICE violated rights of Colombian man detained in Portland

The ACLU of Maine has filed a lawsuit against five ICE agents on behalf of a man who was arrested in Portland during an immigration enforcement surge in January.

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Old Orchard Beach woman killed in head-on crash in Stockton Springs

A head-on crash in Stockton Springs left a 77-year-old woman dead Monday evening.