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Small fire doused at University of Maine library

Officials say a small fire in the University of Maine’s library was intentionally set, and some parts of the building were closed for cleaning.

Portland police ask for assistance finding suspect accused of attacking a woman

Police in Portland are urging residents to be vigilant as they try to track down a suspect involved in an attack.

Maine restores pre-pandemic requirements for unemployment

Maine is restoring pre-pandemic requirements that people show they’re looking for a job to receive unemployment benefits, the state’s Department of Labor announced Thursday.

Maine lawmakers to consider changes to state’s income tax structure

Some Maine lawmakers are proposing plans that could change your income tax rate.

Portland Pride Parade cancelled again due to coronavirus

Portland’s pride parade and festival has been cancelled for the second year in a row because of the pandemic.

Auburn man pleads not guilty to causing fatal crash

AUBURN, Maine (AP) A man accused of causing a crash that killed a teenager last year in Maine will remain free on bail while awaiting trial.

University of Maine System committee votes to raise tuition

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) University of Maine System students are likely facing another tuition increase next year.

UMaine law asks to ditch its building, move downtown for now

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The University of Maine School of Law may leave its famously ugly building for a temporary space in downtown Portland.

Levant man charged with assault and burglary

Police in Bangor say a Levant man faces felony charges after allegedly breaking into a man’s home and assaulting him.

Wiscasset police asking public for leads in search for missing man

Police are asking for the public’s help finding a missing Wiscasset man.

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