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Portland school officials say teacher accused of punching student will not be removed

School officials in Portland say they will not go forward with a recommendation to dismiss a teacher accused of punching a student.

Maine AG says fatal police shooting of man armed with BB gun was justified

Maine’s Attorney General says a state trooper was justified in fatally shooting a man armed with a BB gun in Hiram last summer.

Major Cold Snap Headed to Maine, But What About Heavy Snowfall?

It’ll be the coldest weather in Maine in the past couple of years.

Portland Police Find Missing Man Safe

He is a white male who’s 5-08, 190 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes

Serious Injuries in Maine Turnpike Crash of Tractor Trailers

Troopers say one of the two semis was a water tanker which rolled onto its side and blocked two traffic lanes.

Cash App Settles with Maine for Violating Consumer Protections

Maine and several other states led the effort to force Cash App to make a settlement for violating consumer protection laws.

Maine Sending $2 Million to School Systems for Homeless Students

The funding will keep students and families in their existing homes or provide new housing.

Millions of dollars coming to Maine to support housing for homeless, domestic violence survivors

Sen. Susan Collins says Maine will benefit from more than $22 million set aside for homeless services.

Police suspect speed played a role in deadly crash on I-95 in Sidney

A Gardiner man was killed in a crash on I-95 Thursday morning.

Rockland Police: Four Arrested After Dug Deal Turns Violent

Rockland Police were called to a downtown parking on a report of a woman being robbed at knifepoint

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Officers will continue their investigation with the assistance of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

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Maine to accept record-low number of refugees in 2026

The White House says the U.S. is reducing the cap on refugees it will take in next year by 95%, with only 50 coming to Maine.