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Portland Jetport doesn’t have to worry about 5G – for now

Airlines have expressed concern that the 5G transmissions could cause inaccurate readings on airplanes’ altimeters, which operate on a frequency that’s close to the one used by 5G towers

Maine jobs program for opioid epidemic sufferers gets $2M

It will support the “Connecting with Opportunities Initiative,” which Maine officials say also provides skills development and job search help.

Maine might give towns money to stop rash-causing moth

The fund would help communities combat the browntail moth.

Plan for lobster fishing relief fund faces committee vote

The new federal rules are intended to protect rare North Atlantic right whales from entanglement in fishing gear.

City of Portland Declares Parking Ban for Saturday 2/5 into Sunday 2/6

If you are planning on parking in downtown Portland tonight be ready to move your car before 10pm or the city will move it for you – and it won’t be cheap

Cause of fatal fire in Rumford under investigation

A house fire in Rumford early Friday claimed the life of one resident.

Plan to extend early retirement to more Maine workers passes

A legislative committee in Maine has signed off on proposals to allow more public employees to access special early retirement benefits.

Troopers respond to ‘one crash after another’ on Maine Turnpike

Maine State Police responded to a number of crashes on the Maine Turnpike Friday morning due to slick road conditions.

Two people hospitalized following head-on crash in Windham

The drivers of both vehicles involved in a head-on crash in Windham on Thursday afternoon suffered serious injuries.

New bill could propel Maine into the space race

A new bill in Maine is advocating for the state to create a public-private partnership to send small satellites into space and allow the state to join in an increasingly competitive space race.

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3 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

UK government blocks rapper Ye from entering Britain to headline festival

The rapper formerly known as Kanye West has been barred from entering the U.K., where he was scheduled to perform at the Wireless Festival in July. It came after government officials condemned Ye's history of antisemitic remarks. The festival's organizers confirmed the ban and said the entire three-day festival was being canceled as a result.

4 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Michigan muscles its way to program’s 2nd national title, beating stubborn UConn 69-63

The five fabulous transfers who make up Michigan coach Dusty May's starting lineup got down and dirty with the rest of the Wolverines — coming out with the national title trophy Monday night after muscling their way to a 69-63 victory over stingy, stubborn UConn.

18 hours ago in Local

New Report Shows Gun Make Up 92% of Suicide Deaths in Maine

The report also finds Maine’s suicide rate is higher than the national average.

18 hours ago in Local

Maine House Rejects Merger of Capitol Police with State Police

It is opposed by the union for Capitol Police.

22 hours ago in Trending, World

Artemis II kicks off trip around the moon after surpassing Apollo 13’s distance record

With the moon now filling their windows, the Artemis II astronauts kicked off their lunar flyby Monday, taking in magnificent views of the far side never before witnessed while setting a new distance record for humanity.