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Maine considers bill to allow recreational weed delivery

Maine is considering a bill that would allow recreational marijuana stores to deliver to residents across the state even if a town prohibits recreational marijuana stores.

Colby College settles with female coaches on pay, treatment

Attorneys for a Maine college and five female athletics coaches said Friday they have reached a settlement stemming from a lawsuit over fair pay and working conditions.

Lewiston Public Works employees help man who lost arm in apparent workplace accident

Police in Lewiston say a man who lost his arm in what appears to be a workplace accident was likely saved by two Public Works employees.

Maine real estate prices soared in 2021, sales ticked up

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine home prices increased by more than a sixth in 2021 while the volume of sales also increased slightly.

Maine committee nixes bid to stop COVID-19 vaccine mandates

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A committee of the Maine Legislature has voted against a proposal that would have prohibited the state from enacting COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

Construction of Maine’s tallest building getting started

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The construction of a building that is expected to become the tallest in Maine has started in the state’s largest city.

Police investigate robbery at Walgreens in Portland

Police in Portland are asking for the public’s help as they investigate a robbery at a Walgreens on Congress Street.

Palmyra man faces charges stemming from building fire

A Palmyra man is accused of arson in connection with one of two fires that broke out on the same street on the same afternoon.

Police in Franklin County ask for help finding man last seen two weeks ago

Police are searching for a missing Franklin County man last seen on January 6th.

Police release identity of Portland man killed in crash that split vehicle in half

Police have released the identity of the victim in a fatal crash in Portland.

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A House Fire in a South Portland Leaves Occupant Homeless

Fire Crews responded to the house fire on Cole Street, Friday night. The Red Cross is currently helping with providing temporary lodging for the displaced occupant.

13 hours ago in Local

A Fatal Fire in Readfield, Claims a Life of a Woman

75-year-old Carolyn Wentworth was found dead hours after the fire was extinguished. Her husband, 74-year-old Jerrold Wentworth, was resecured by neighbors and is currently in serious condition at the Maine General Medical Center in Augusta.

2 days ago in Local

Driver cited after rear-ending MTA maintenance vehicle in Cumberland

A maintenance worker with the Maine Turnpike Authority suffered minor injuries when their truck was rear-ended in Cumberland Friday morning.

2 days ago in Local

Maine medical examiner says Milford toddler died of hypothermia

State officials say a toddler who was found unresponsive in Milford a few days after Christmas died of hypothermia.

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US employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February

American employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 new jobs last month, rebounding from a dismal February. And the unemployment...