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Two people charged after Maine drug agents seize cocaine disguised as cake

Maine drug agents seized cocaine that was disguised to look like a cake during a traffic stop.

Portland councilors hear pitch for new soccer stadium

A local group headed by a former soccer player has proposed two sites for a stadium that it hopes would anchor a new men’s professional soccer team in Portland.

Nationwide analysis puts two of Maine’s emerging housing markets in the top 20

It’s a hot housing market here in Maine, and a recent study shows the Bangor and Portland-South Portland metro areas are among the top 20 emerging housing markets in the nation.

Democratic lawmaker says straight, white men ‘too emotional’

A Democratic state lawmaker has taken down her Facebook account after criticism from conservatives over a social media post that said straight, white men “are too emotional to be in politics.”

Upward trend continues as Maine reports 47 additional COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths

The Maine CDC on Wednesday reported 47 additional cases of COVID-19 and five additional deaths. It continues an upward trend in new infections in Maine.

Maine senators join push to help intelligence workers

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s U.S. senators have joined a push to help intelligence professionals increase their mobility.

Maine’s largest city to keep outdoor dining into fall

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The City Council in Maine’s largest city has decided to continue a pandemic rule to allow outdoor dining and retail to remain in place until at least the fall.

New timeline takes Maine redistricting process into the fall

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The Maine Supreme Judicial Court is allowing the state more time for redistricting because of delays in the release of detailed population data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Mining CEO defends comments that Maine tribes lack rights

The head of a Canadian mining company has defended comments in which he touted the state of Maine as a good place to do business because of a lack of rights for tribal groups.

Historic bridge in Aroostook County considered a total loss after fire

A historic Maine bridge built in 1911 was destroyed in a fire on Monday.

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Gorham schools were placed in "secure status" on Thursday while police made an arrest nearby as part of a shooting investigation.