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University Settles Sexual Harassment Suit With Professor

A University of New England professor has reached a settlement with the school over sexual harassment claims.

Governor Says He’ll Appeal Latest Medicaid Expansion Ruling

Maine’s Republican governor plans to appeal a state judge’s ruling that lays out a timeline to implement Medicaid expansion as voters demanded in 2017.

State Says Revenue Exceeds Expectations Again In October

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s administration says that tax revenue has surpassed expectations again in October.

Retired Teacher Donates $700K to UMaine-Farmington

A home economics teacher who died in May has left behind $700,000 for her alma mater.

Wardens Say Hunter Found Hypothermic in Maine

The Maine Warden Service says a hunter who got lost on Westport Island was severely hypothermic by the time he was located.

Investor Buys Land Near Popular Maine Lighthouse Park

A company in Maine says it has bought 30 acres of waterfront property that was once slated for a hotel and conference center near a popular lighthouse park.

Maine Court Declines to Take Up Tribal Gambling Question

Maine’s top state court is declining to weigh in on the constitutionality of tribal gambling.

Mom Of Portland Fire Victim Seeks To Build Public Memorial

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The mother of a woman who died in one of Maine’s deadliest fires is petitioning the city to build a memorial to the victims.

Ex-Maine Baseball Player Faces Trial For Rape Charges

GEORGETOWN, Del. (AP) — A University of Maine coach says he knew of no reports of misconduct against a former university baseball player who is facing charges of raping six women in Delaware.

Going Cold Turkey For Thanksgiving

GRAY, Maine – The National Weather Service says a passing storm system could bring bitter, sub-zero cold and snow squalls to northern New England.

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Portland Police Establish Downtown Constable Program

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The department says the constables will serve as a uniformed, but non-law-enforcement presence in public areas.

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New Jetport Flight Path to Address Noise Complaints from South Portland

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The new change is meant to address long held complaints of booming aircraft noise by South Portland residents.

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Wildfires across Georgia and Florida have destroyed nearly 50 homes and are forcing evacuations

Wildfires burning across the southeastern U.S. forced more people to flee Wednesday after destroying nearly 50 homes in Georgia and causing some schools closings as drought and winds fueled flames.

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Lewiston apartment building hit by gunfire in overnight shooting

Three men accused of firing shots that struck an apartment building in Lewiston overnight Wednesday morning are facing charges.

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Maine Secretary of State pushes back on lawsuit challenging transgender referendum

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows says a transgender athlete referendum should appear on the ballot despite a lawsuit claiming many signatures in support of it were invalidated.