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Uncertainty about the future of Maine farmers after freeze on federal funding

Many farmers who have invested in projects to conserve soil, water, and power under the Biden-era Inflation Reduction Act are now unable to get reimbursed due to the freeze.

UPDATE – Portland continues parking ban into Sunday night

The City of Portland, and many other cities and towns, have announced parking bans. Here is the full, unedited release from the City of Porland with lots of helpful information on parking in Portland during tonight’s snow ban.

New England Cancer Specialists donate medical supplies ahead of move to Rock Row

New England Cancer Specialists donated supplies to Partners for World Health on Friday ahead of their move from Westbrook to Rock Row.

Strong winds a factor in fire that destroyed Gorham home

A house fire in Gorham on Friday sent the homeowner to the hospital.

Man accused of murdering roommate in Portland arraigned

A Portland man charged with murder for the death of his roommate last year did not enter a plea during his arraignment on Friday.

Northern Light Health Closing More Offices in Waterville

Northern Light says consolidating locations will reduce overhead costs.

Judge Temporarily Blocks Maine’s Gun Waiting Period

Thursday’s decision by U.S. District Court Judge Lance Walker strongly sided with the plaintiff’s. 

Slick road conditions a factor in deadly crash on I-95 in Ogunquit

Two people were killed on I-95 in Ogunquit during Thursday’s storm after a crash involving a tractor-trailer at mile 14 southbound.

Concrete saw blamed for carbon monoxide leak that sickened children at Kittery daycare

Fire investigators say a carbon monoxide leak at a Kittery daycare was caused by a concrete saw.

Judge sides with gun advocates and pauses Maine gun law enacted in wake of Lewiston mass shooting

A federal judge on Thursday put a hold on a new three-day waiting period for gun purchases in Maine after reviewing a lawsuit filed against the rule by gun rights groups.

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Fire damages home, destroys barn in Augusta

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Fire destroyed a barn and damaged a home in Augusta on Monday.

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Swanville man arrested again for sex crimes

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A Waldo County man is facing sex crime charges for the second time this year.

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Marathon milestone shattered: Sabastian Sawe breaks the fabled 2-hour barrier by 30 seconds

A pair of African distance runners took down what was once among the most unthinkable records in sports on Sunday, shattering the long-unapproachable two-hour barrier in the 26.2-mile (42.2-kilometer) marathon.

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Moderate Fire Conditions Present in Maine

Most of the state is under moderate fire danger.

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Kennebunkport Police Report String of Car Thefts, Burglaries

Officers are calling the incidents "crimes of opportunity," as unlocked cars or visible belongings are easy targets.