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Portland Jetport doesn’t have to worry about 5G – for now

Airlines have expressed concern that the 5G transmissions could cause inaccurate readings on airplanes’ altimeters, which operate on a frequency that’s close to the one used by 5G towers

Maine jobs program for opioid epidemic sufferers gets $2M

It will support the “Connecting with Opportunities Initiative,” which Maine officials say also provides skills development and job search help.

Maine might give towns money to stop rash-causing moth

The fund would help communities combat the browntail moth.

Plan for lobster fishing relief fund faces committee vote

The new federal rules are intended to protect rare North Atlantic right whales from entanglement in fishing gear.

City of Portland Declares Parking Ban for Saturday 2/5 into Sunday 2/6

If you are planning on parking in downtown Portland tonight be ready to move your car before 10pm or the city will move it for you – and it won’t be cheap

Cause of fatal fire in Rumford under investigation

A house fire in Rumford early Friday claimed the life of one resident.

Plan to extend early retirement to more Maine workers passes

A legislative committee in Maine has signed off on proposals to allow more public employees to access special early retirement benefits.

Troopers respond to ‘one crash after another’ on Maine Turnpike

Maine State Police responded to a number of crashes on the Maine Turnpike Friday morning due to slick road conditions.

Two people hospitalized following head-on crash in Windham

The drivers of both vehicles involved in a head-on crash in Windham on Thursday afternoon suffered serious injuries.

New bill could propel Maine into the space race

A new bill in Maine is advocating for the state to create a public-private partnership to send small satellites into space and allow the state to join in an increasingly competitive space race.

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New Hampshire Man Dead in I-95 Crash in Newport

Maine State Police say they were on their way to assist a stopped car in the travel lane of I-95.

3 hours ago in Local

Bangor Savings Bank Program Provides Support to Communities Through Donations

The public votes on the recipients through an online ballot, with the top vote-getters in each region receiving $5,000 grants.

14 hours ago in Local

Maine Legislature Passes Bill to Study Costs of Climate Change

The bill passed mostly on party lines this week

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Judge Gives DOJ Access to Maine Sports Rosters, But Not List of Transgender Athletes

The judge questioned the motivation of the federal request for information on transgender athletes.

19 hours ago in Local

Motorcyclist killed in 3-vehicle crash in Raymond

A motorcyclist was killed in a three-vehicle in crash in Raymond on Monday evening.