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Neglected horses in Maine are being nursed back to health

Twenty horses seized from a farm in Maine are now being nursed back to health after some were near death.

Massachusetts man pleads guilty in death of co-worker in Maine

A Massachusetts construction worker pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and will serve an 18-month sentence for the punch that killed his friend and co-worker last year.

Maine university system to require vaccinations for on-campus students in the fall

The University of Maine system will require on-campus students to be vaccinated against coronavirus when they return in the fall.

Missing Windsor woman with dementia found safe near her home

An 82-year-old woman was found safe after her family reported her missing in Windsor.

Northern Maine school library burns, bookstores raise funds

After a fire at an elementary school library in northern Maine destroyed its collection of books, a bookstore at the other end of the state helped replace them.

Investigators say deadly house fire in Portland considered suspicious

Investigators say a fire at a Portland home Wednesday morning that left one person dead and at least one other injured is considered suspicious.

Maine man pleads not guilty to Capitol riot charges

A Maine man who faces charges stemming from the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol has pleaded not guilty.

Bruce Poliquin on WGAN: ‘I’m running for Congress’ again

(AP) Former Republican U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin announced Wednesday that he’s going to try to win back his old seat from Democratic Rep. Jared Golden.

Portland declares “limited emergency”, goes remote as COVID-19 cases rise

The City Council in Maine’s largest city has declared an emergency to allow it to keep meeting remotely while cases of coronavirus rise in the state.

Direct flights from Maine to Miami coming this late fall

An airline is going to start offering direct flights from Maine’s most populous city to Miami starting late fall.

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President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption

President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks.

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Pirates ace Paul Skenes wins first Cy Young Award and Tigers star Tarik Skubal goes back-to-back

The 23-year-old Paul Skenes capped his blistering rise to stardom by capturing the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday night. The Pittsburgh Pirates ace was a unanimous choice by the Baseball Writers' Association of America, the honor coming minutes after Skubal won baseball's premier pitching prize in the American League for the second straight year as the anchor of the Detroit Tigers.

17 hours ago in Local

Wood Leaves Senate Race for House Seat in Maine Election Shakeup

Jordan Wood withdrew from the Senate race to seek Maine’s 2nd Congressional District seat.

18 hours ago in Local

Police Looking for Stolen Trailer North of Augusta

Police say the 20-foot trailer was last seen on the evening of November 6th parked along Augusta Road.

18 hours ago in Local

5 Injured in Androscoggin County Crash, Driver Partially Ejected

The roadway was temporarily closed while emergency personnel cleared the scene and investigated the crash.