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Maine Shrimp Industry Struggling, With Fishermen Catching Few in 2025

Fishermen have been under a moratorium on catching shrimp for more than a decade.

Sen. Collins Pushes for NIH Funding, Criticizes Medicaid Cuts in Appearance

Collins spoke at Monday’s World Medical Innovation Forum in Boston

Cape Elizabeth Man to Pay $1.24M to Settle COVID Loan Lawsuit

Federal prosecutors say a man used a loan intended to help businesses fend off pandemic hardships for personal enrichment.

Scarborough assistant principal killed in fiery crash in Cumberland

A man accused of leading police on a chase on I-295 was killed when his vehicle crashed into the woods Saturday night in Cumberland.

Federal official says parent detained by ICE outside of Portland school faces domestic violence charge

Portland Police say a parent detained by immigration agents outside of a school had been arrested and charged with domestic violence the day before.

Portland Police Offering $5,000 Reward to Solve Homicide Cold Case

Yamada was found dead in the area of Temple and Federal Street.

STRIVE Fundraiser Surpasses goal to reach $96,000 for Nonprofit

STRIVE Program Director Alex Woodhouse says every dollar raised will go to support their programs

Scarborough High Cancels Classes After Death of Assistant Principal

Individual and small group counseling is taking place.

Driver Escapes After Driving Car Off I-295 into Stream in Gardiner

Police say a trooper arrived on the scene within minutes and was advised by a witness that the vehicle was submerged

Gov. Mills authorizes use of COVID-19 vaccine for anyone 6 months and older

A new standing order from Gov. Janet Mills on Friday authorizes healthcare providers to offer the COVID-19 vaccine to anyone who wants one.

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Otisfield man charged with making bomb threat toward elementary school

A man from Otisfield is accused of making a bomb threat directed at a local elementary school.

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Central Maine Power’s rate change request met with criticism from public advocate

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Central Maine Power is again requesting a rate change after its previous request was turned down by regulators.

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Waldoboro Police Looking for Missing Man

Officers first announced the man was missing last Friday.

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New Scam Targets Mainers With QR Code for Payments

The message included a QR code with payment instructions and a list of violations.

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Bates College Lifts Shelter-In-Place as Lewiston Police Search for Armed Man

Students at Bates College in Lewiston were told to shelter-in-place Thursday afternoon due to reports of a man with a gun.