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Man from North Jay charged after posing as police officer to enter schools

A Maine man is accused of posing as a police officer to enter two schools in Jay.

Another victim of Maine mass shooting discharged from hospital as panel prepares to convene

Medical staff lined the hallways this week as another victim of last month’s Lewiston mass shooting was released from Central Maine Medical Center, leaving only two of the wounded in the hospital.

Biddeford men convicted of hate crimes ordered to pay over $1 million in damages

A pair of Biddeford men who were convicted of racially motivated hate crimes have been ordered to pay more than $1 million in damages to one of their victims.

Maine’s yellow flag law invoked more than a dozen times after deadly shootings

A Maine law used to restrict access to guns during a mental health crisis has been invoked more than a dozen times since the killings of 18 people last month, and several people whose guns were temporarily removed referenced the name of the gunman responsible for the mass shooting.

Fire Marshal’s Office investigates fatal fire on Long Island

The Maine Fire Marshal’s Office says a fire on Long Island in Casco Bay claimed the life of one person.

Rob Cross drops out of race in Maine’s Second Congressional District

A Republican who was seeking his party’s nomination to challenge U.S. Rep. Jared Golden has dropped out of the race.

Saco police seek suspect in hit-and-run that left one person and their dog injured

One person was injured in a hit-and-run while walking their dog in Saco on Monday night.

Proposed affordable housing would be located at site of former Portland homeless shelter

A new proposal would turn the site of a former Portland homeless shelter into affordable housing.

Memorial service remembers victim in mass shooting as ambitious and caring

A memorial service for Jason Walker, who died trying to save the lives of others during the mass shooting in Lewiston, was held Saturday.

One person dead in excessive speeding crash in Scarborough

One person is dead after their car veered off the road and hit a rock and utility pole on Payne Road in Scarborough Saturday afternoon.

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Democratic senate candidate Graham Platner hires new manager to run campaign

Deputy Director of the Maine People’s Alliance Ben Chin has been hired to replace Platner's short-lived campaign director Kevin Brown.

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Parents Speak Out Against Trans Student on Basketball Team.

During a meeting of the St George Select board on Tuesday, the parents of a town on the mid-coast spoke out against a transgender student on the basketball team.

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Maine’s Amy Allen is nominated for Songwriter of the Year at the Grammys—again! She won the award earlier this year and could take home another trophy in February.

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Sebago Woman Scammed by Contractor Gets Surprise Help from Local Businesses

After being scammed out of $5,000 for a driveway, a Sebago woman got an incredible surprise: local businesses stepped in to finish the job for free.

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Hundreds of Workers Temporarily Laid Off as Woodland Pulp Shuts Down

Hundreds of workers are facing temporary layoffs at Woodland Pulp in Baileyville. The mill has shut down until mid-December, citing market challenges. Maine officials are stepping in to help affected employees.