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Celebrity golf event raises money for Portland’s Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital

FALMOUTH, Maine (WGAN) This Wednesday through Saturday, Falmouth Country Club is hosting a celebrity golf tournament.

Maine bill proposing one of country’s least restrictive abortion laws narrowly clears House vote

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A proposal to expand access to abortions narrowly passed Thursday night in the Maine House, clearing the first hurdle after lawmakers kicked off an emotional floor debate.

City manager selects Portland’s next top cop

City manager Danielle West has selected Mark Dubois to serve as Portland’s next chief of police.

Portland announces new interim police chief

Portland has named a new interim police chief.

Man accused of killing Westbrook couple made violent threats long before deadly shooting, court records show

Court records have revealed new information about a man accused of gunning down two people in a Westbrook parking lot Monday night, including mental illness and a long history of making violent threats.

Maine Legislature vote expands sovereignty for Native American tribes

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Native American tribes in Maine took an important step toward greater sovereignty as the state Legislature voted to let most federal laws apply to Wabanaki tribes, putting them on the same footing as other federally recognized tribes across the country.

The Five Best Summer Jobs for Teens

Portland, Maine (WGAN) A study ranked the five best summer jobs for teenagers: Camp counselor, babysitter, tutor, dog walker, and…

Paid leave program gets initial approval in Maine Senate

The Maine Senate voted in favor of a bill to establish a statewide paid family and medical leave program.

Maine House advances proposal to let federal laws apply to tribes in the state

The Maine House approved a bill Wednesday that would let Native Americans in Maine benefit from federal laws despite a state land claims settlement.

Maine man killed after car hits tree in Boothbay

A Jefferson man died in a crash in Boothbay on Monday.

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The bill would block data centers with heavy electrical use statewide until late next year.

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The Girl was last seen between 3am and 730 am Sunday at her family’s residence.