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Residents of Wiscasset mobile home park still without water despite state deadline

Residents of a mobile home park in Wiscasset say they are still living without running water despite a state mandated deadline to install a new well Friday.

White man convicted of killing Black Muslim freed after judge orders new trial

A white man from Maine who was convicted of manslaughter for shooting his sister’s Black boyfriend in 2019 was released on bail Friday after a judge ordered a new trial, sparking confusion and outrage from the victim’s family.

Law firm hired by Bucksport school district to investigate misconduct allegations

An investigation into inappropriate conduct is underway in the Bucksport school district.

Body confirmed to be recent high school graduate who was fishing for lobster in Maine

STEUBEN, Maine (AP) The identification of a body pulled from the ocean this week confirmed the worst fears of many in the community following the discovery of an empty lobster boat belonging to a recent high school graduate from Maine.

Man shot and killed during armed confrontation with police in South Portland

A Man was shot and killed during a confrontation with South Portland police on Friday.

Bomb threats targeting multiple Maine Walgreens locations deemed not credible

Bomb threats were called in to multiple Walgreens stores in Maine on Thursday.

Bangor police seek persons of interest connected with vandalism at Oak Grove Cemetery

Police in Bangor are asking the public for possible leads to help them investigate vandalism at a local cemetery.

Investigation clears Sabattus town manager of wrongdoing following dispute with fire department

The town manager in Sabattus has been cleared of allegations of misconduct.

Officials identify two people killed in Litchfield plane crash

Officials have identified the student pilot and instructor who were killed when their plane crashed in Litchfield Tuesday evening.

Maine declines funding to search for and remove lead pipes

Maine is among a group of states that have declined money from the Biden administration to remove lead pipes.

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Parents Speak Out Against Trans Student on Basketball Team.

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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 Earns Another Grammy Nomination for Songwriting

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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

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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.

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

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.