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Man arrested by Portland police near home where six-year-old girl was attacked

Police in Portland have arrested a man in the same area where a six-year-old girl was attacked after she opened the door at her home Monday morning.

Suspect sought after child attacked in Portland

Police in Portland say a six-year-old girl was attacked after she answered a knock at the door Monday morning.

Maine to consider major changes to state constitution

Maine lawmakers are set to consider a raft of potential changes to the state constitution that would have major ramifications for politics and government in the state.

Police locate vehicle owned by missing Standish woman

Police say a Standish woman whose vehicle was found near a boat ramp in Scarborough is missing.

Amid border slowdown, Calais quietly reinvents itself

Despite far fewer Canadian visitors and the pandemic problems, the Washington County community attempts to bounce back.

How is climate change affecting river flooding in Maine?

Research shows climate change is causing rainfall to increase in quantity and intensity across the country, and especially in the Northeast.

Sludge crisis to impact sewer rate payers’ bills come July

Starting July 1st, many Maine homeowners can expect to see a rise in their sewer bill due to a price increase in sludge disposal. 

Dozens gather in Portland to protest U.S. support in Ukraine’s war

Over three dozen people gathered at Woodford’s corner in Portland Saturday afternoon to protest the U.S.’s support of Ukraine in their war against Russia. 

Dead Minke Whale washes up on a York beach

York Police reported that a large Minke Whale washed up on the shore of Long Sands Beach on Friday.

Second attempt to end Maine intelligence unit receives bipartisan support

A second attempt to abolish the controversial Maine State Police Unit, also known as the Maine Information and Analysis Center, has gained the bipartisan support of top lawmakers Democratic House Speaker Rachel Talbot and Republican House Minority Leader Billy Bob Faulkingham. The effort to disband the state agency, however, faces opposition from Gov. Janet Mills and police agencies.

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Youth Homeless Program in Aroostook County Shuts Down

A program that provides shelter for homeless youth is being shut down after it was denied a federal grant. 

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60,000 Gallons of Water Used at Large Fire in Falmouth

Smoke could be seen from as far away as Portland from the fire.

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Maine Human Rights Commission Suing 5 School Districts over Transgender Policies

The commission claims these districts violated state law.

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Maine District Court judge Andrew Benson was appointed U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi on October 22nd.

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