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Data breach of web company reveals personal information of 190 Mainers

A data breach targeting a web company that has connections with far-right fringe groups has impacted nearly 200 Mainers.

Maine group to hold forum about how to help unvaccinated

A Maine organization has scheduled an event designed to help residents talk to their family members and neighbors about the importance of getting vaccinated against COVID-19.

Maine finds no violations at salmon farm fish die off site

Regulators in Maine said they found no permit violations stemming from thousands of fish deaths at an aquaculture operation off the state’s coast.

Portland church pastor says overnight fire appears to be arson

Investigators suspect a fire that damaged part of a church in Portland was arson.

Man shot and killed by police outside Auburn motel

An area in downtown Auburn was blocked off as authorities responded to an officer-involved shooting on Monday.

Maine rep: National Blueberry Month to include wild berries

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A congresswoman from Maine has pushed for National Blueberry Month to include wild blueberries, which are a major crop in the state.

Parts of Maine dealt with extreme rain over the weekend

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Storms that rolled through Maine left some places dealing with flash flooding and other places nearly dry over the weekend, officials said.

Arena to host funeral for Maine deputy who died on duty

BANGOR, Maine (AP) A funeral for a Maine deputy who died while responding to a call about a crashed vehicle will take place later this week at a Bangor arena.

Lobster fishing group files lawsuit against feds whale plan

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A lobster fishing group based in Maine filed a lawsuit against the federal government on Monday charging new rules designed to protect whales are not based on the best available science.

Dempsey Challenge has raised a record $1.3 million

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) The Dempsey Challenge bike-and-run fundraiser raised a record $1.3 million to support a cancer centers in South Portland and Lewiston.

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The bill passed mostly on party lines this week

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

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Motorcyclist killed in 3-vehicle crash in Raymond

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

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New data show most ICE detainees in Maine immigration sweep did not have criminal convictions

New data shows only a fraction of nearly 200 people arrested during January’s immigration enforcement surge in Maine had criminal convictions.