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Nearly 100 Tires Left Scattered on a Maine Road

Over 90 used tired were dropped all over a road in New Gloucester.

Bangor Leaders Hold Event for Healing from Opioid Crisis

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   The mayor of Bangor, Maine, says an interfaith healing event organized in response to the ongoing opioid crisis will be remembered as a “seminal event.”

Officials Warn April Showers May Bring Flooding From River

A Maine county emergency management director warns the heavy rains of the last few days may cause the Kennebec River to flood into low-lying areas.

Court Upholds Decision to Disqualify Candidate Over Petition

A Maine judge has upheld the decision to remove a Republican candidate from the U.S. Senate ballot over allegations concerning invalid signatures on his ballot petition.

Four Arrested on Drug Charges in Hancock County

LAMOINE, Maine (WGAN)  Four people have been arrested on drug charges following an investigation in Hancock County

EEOC Sues Walmart for Discrimination Against Maine Worker

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says in a lawsuit that Walmart violated federal standards when it didn’t reassign a long-term Maine worker to a new location after she became disabled while working at its Augusta store.

Former Trump and LePage Aide Who Resigned Sues Ex-Wife

A former speech writer for President Donald Trump who resigned after his former wife said he abused her has filed a lawsuit against his ex-wife claiming defamation.

Sanford Man Sentenced to 5 Years on Child Porn Charges

PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN)   A Sanford man has been sentenced to five years behind bars for transporting child pornography

Fire Victims in Bar Harbor ID’d

BAR HARBOR, Maine (WGAN)  The State Fire Marshal’s Office has identified the family members involved in the fatal fire in Bar Harbor Sunday morning

Maine Health Organization Will Partner With Mass General

A Maine-based health care system says its patients will now have access to resources at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

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Portland police say parents won’t press charges after student grabbed while walking to school

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No charges are expected after an eighth-grade student at King Middle School in Portland was grabbed by the wrist by an unknown person while walking to school on Thursday.

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Gov. Mills directs Maine DHHS to fully fund SNAP benefits for November

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Gov. Janet Mills announced Friday that Maine will fully fund SNAP benefits for the month of November.

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Text Messages Show Maine Border Patrol Agent Bragged About Chicago Shooting

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The text messages came to light in federal court this week.

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Portland Jetport Bracing for Cancellations with Air Traffic Reduction Order

The Jetport is encouraging passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport.

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Police Looking for 17-Year-Old Missing Since Sunday

Officers say Mary Hembree was supposed to be spending the night with friends in Brewer.