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Maine’s congressional delegation reacts to White House student loan forgiveness plan

Democratic Congressman Jared Golden is not toeing the party line when it comes to President Biden’s plan to forgive up to $20,000 in student loan debt for millions of borrowers.

Drug sweep in Western Maine results in charges for 8 people

Eight people were charged with drug-related crimes during a sweep by law enforcement in Western Maine.

No PFAS detected in water, Portland Water District says

The Portland Water District says its water is PFAS-free.

Life expectancy dips throughout U.S., including Maine

The average U.S. life expectancy dipped 1.8 years in 2020.

Post-conviction hearing set for Waldo County mother convicted in infant son’s killing

A Maine mother serving a 13-year prison sentence for the killing of her infant son was set to appear in court again Wednesday for a post-conviction hearing.

Non-profit DNA project brought in to help identify Victorian-era remains found in Sanford

Non-profit DNA testing project brought in to help identify Victorian-era remains found in Sanford

Investigators recover pipe bomb from Presque Isle residence where body was found

Police say a person who was found dead at a residence in Presque Isle last week had made a pipe bomb.

Efforts to revitalize downtown Sanford get $25 million boost

A plan to revitalize downtown Sanford is getting a shot in the arm.

Buxton-based school district considers removing books about gender identity

Another Maine school district is considering removing books about sexuality and gender identity from school libraries.

Commission raises alarm bells over lack of public defenders in Maine

A Maine commission is urging lawmakers to approve a doubling of their budget as a lack of public defenders in Maine leaves some defendants without any legal representation.

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