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28% of Us Wake Up Before Our Alarm

PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN) 28% of Americans usually wake up BEFORE their alarm goes off, and another 13% never even use…

ACLU, state agency near settlement plan on legal representation for indigent clients

Significant progress has been made on the agreement “on the terms within our control,” but there remains “two external conditions that need to be satisfied in order for this to happen,” Carol Garvan, legal director of the ACLU of Maine, told Superior Court Justice Michaela Murphy.

US Fish and Wildlife Service considers a new refuge in Maine’s western mountains

This proposal aims at protecting wildlife and preserving access to recreational areas — but is also raising concerns among some area residents.

Lebanon Fire Station septic issues force firefighters out of living quarters

A septic line break at the Lebanon Fire Station has forced its firefighters to move into trailers with no running water.

Dairy farm workers rallying Saturday to demand Hannaford’s supermarket chain adopt new code of conduct.

The organizers want the supermarket chain to sign a farmworker-authored code of conduct that sets standards for labor and housing conditions on dairy farms.

Celebrity golf event raises money for Portland’s Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital

FALMOUTH, Maine (WGAN) This Wednesday through Saturday, Falmouth Country Club is hosting a celebrity golf tournament.

Maine bill proposing one of country’s least restrictive abortion laws narrowly clears House vote

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A proposal to expand access to abortions narrowly passed Thursday night in the Maine House, clearing the first hurdle after lawmakers kicked off an emotional floor debate.

City manager selects Portland’s next top cop

City manager Danielle West has selected Mark Dubois to serve as Portland’s next chief of police.

Portland announces new interim police chief

Portland has named a new interim police chief.

Man accused of killing Westbrook couple made violent threats long before deadly shooting, court records show

Court records have revealed new information about a man accused of gunning down two people in a Westbrook parking lot Monday night, including mental illness and a long history of making violent threats.

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