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Portland struggles as asylum seekers continue to arrive

Portland is asking for help as the growing number of asylum seekers continues to stretch resources.

Maine moose hunters hope for more success in 2022

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine wildlife managers will soon start accepting applications for the 2022 moose hunt, which will follow a year in which hunters had limited success.

Civil rights complaint filed over racial threat in Maine

FREEPORT, Maine (AP) A man who is due in court in Maine on a charge of threatening with a dangerous weapon now also faces a civil rights complaint.

Maine monoclonal doses drop with testing backlog

Last week Maine received 72 doses, less than half of the 180 doses given to New Hampshire and fewer than the 96 doses given to Vermont.

Worries grow as deadline for whale-friendly gear draws near

Several lobstermen and the governor want NOAA Fisheries to delay the new rules.

Maine might switch to electronic vehicle lien, title system

Secretary of State Shenna Bellows says an electronic title system would help prevent a backlog from recurring.

Maine National Guard troops return from deployment to Africa

The 130 soldiers worked to provide security and enhance partnerships in the Horn of Africa region.

More Maine public employees might be able to retire earlier

The lawmakers say that plan allows some public employees to retire at age 55 when they have 10 years of service.

Man dies in Harrison snowmobile crash

A Naples man is dead after a snowmobile accident Saturday morning.

Sunday January 23 is the last day to shop in South Portland without a mask

A mask mandate for indoor public places takes effect in South Portland on Monday

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Maine supplemental budget clears committee, heads to full legislature

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Maine’s supplemental budget is advancing, and it includes a tax increase on millionaires and $300 relief payments to more than half a million lower income Mainers.

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Missing South Portland man found safe

Police say Kulinski has been found safe.

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Maine Lawmakers Pass Bill to Let Jails Turn Away Some ICE Detainees

Governor Mills has indicated she will sign the bill.

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Two Arrested in Gardiner for Drug Dealing, Gun Charges

Officers say they saw what looked like illegal drugs at the residence.

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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.