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Lawmakers Consider Spending, Saving $128.5 Million Surplus

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine legislative leaders differ about what to do, if anything, with a projected $128.5 million surplus this year

Authorities: Student Releases Self-Defense Spray in School

THORNDIKE, Maine (AP)   Police in Maine say a student has released an aerosol self-defense spray in school, causing an evacuation

From Bread To Brews

BUCKSPORT, Maine (AP) Two Maine friars say they are closing down their iconic bakery to open up a brewery.

School Bus Catches Fire

ORONO, Maine (AP) Officials say students and staff escaped unharmed from a Maine high school bus that caught fire leaving the University of Maine.

Teenager Charged with Murder in Death of Bowdoinham Woman

Maine State Police say they’ve arrested a teenage boy as part of an investigation into the death of a woman in Bowdoinham.

Auburn Man Charged After Marijuana Raid in Twin Cities

PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN)  An Auburn man has been arrested and charged in connection to a large marijuana bust

Three Arrested After Drug Raid in Brewer

BREWER, Maine (WGAN)  The Brewer Police Department says three people have been arrested after a drug bust in town

Maryland Man Injured in Snowmobile Accident on Rangeley Lake

RANGELEY LAKE, Maine (WGAN)  Maine Game Wardens say a Maryland man has been seriously injured after a snowmobile accident on Rangeley Lake

Neighbors Say DHHS, Police Alerted Before Child’s Death

BELFAST, Maine (AP)   Former neighbors of a couple accused of fatally beating a 10-year-old girl said they heard abuse and reported it to police and the Maine Department of Health and Human Services

More Lobbyists, Lawmakers Demand Change at Maine Statehouse

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   More lobbyists and lawmakers inspired by the #MeToo movement are coming forward to publicly share their stories of sexual harassment at the Maine Statehouse

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1 hour ago in Entertainment, Trending

UK government blocks rapper Ye from entering Britain to headline festival

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The rapper formerly known as Kanye West has been barred from entering the U.K., where he was scheduled to perform at the Wireless Festival in July. It came after government officials condemned Ye's history of antisemitic remarks. The festival's organizers confirmed the ban and said the entire three-day festival was being canceled as a result.

2 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Michigan muscles its way to program’s 2nd national title, beating stubborn UConn 69-63

The five fabulous transfers who make up Michigan coach Dusty May's starting lineup got down and dirty with the rest of the Wolverines — coming out with the national title trophy Monday night after muscling their way to a 69-63 victory over stingy, stubborn UConn.

16 hours ago in Local

New Report Shows Gun Make Up 92% of Suicide Deaths in Maine

The report also finds Maine’s suicide rate is higher than the national average.

16 hours ago in Local

Maine House Rejects Merger of Capitol Police with State Police

It is opposed by the union for Capitol Police.

20 hours ago in Trending, World

Artemis II kicks off trip around the moon after surpassing Apollo 13’s distance record

With the moon now filling their windows, the Artemis II astronauts kicked off their lunar flyby Monday, taking in magnificent views of the far side never before witnessed while setting a new distance record for humanity.