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Bill to eliminate school budget referendums in Maine stopped in committee

A bill was proposed that would stop voters from voting on school budget referendums appears to be going nowhere for now.

Listen: Maine Lawmaker Laurel Libby Fights Censorship, Challenges Democratic Majority’s Actions in Transgender Sports Controversy in WGAN interview

Representative Libby has been barred from voting in the Maine Legislature due to a social media post arguing against biological males competing in female sports. Laurel stands firm in her decision not to apologize for the post and outlines her future approach on the matter.

Local Late-Night Legend Dan Cashman Bids Farewell to “The Nite Show” After 28 remarkable years,

Be sure to set your DVR to catch Dan Cashman’s 2nd to last episode of “The Nite Show” with surprise guest David Letterman

Maine is heading to court over Title IX

Maine is going to court in December because of policy that allows transgender athletes to compete in women and girls sports.

Man who suffered serious injuries in Hermon crash dies in hospital

One of two men injured in a crash on Route 2 in Hermon has died of his injuries.

Police arrest man with gun near Biddeford High School

A man with a gun was taken into custody outside Biddeford High School on Friday.

No Town Hall Meetings for Golden

U.S. Rep. Jarden Golden says he won’t be holding any town hall meetings because of special interest groups. According to…

Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Mass as pontiff a day after his election

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Mass on Friday, a day after his historic election as the first North…

Bill to Kill Gorham Connector Rejected in Committee

The bill would repeal the 2017 law that authorized the Maine Turnpike Authority to construct a tollway connector

Maine AG Asks US Supreme Court to Deny Rep Libby’s Request

AG Frey filed a response Thursday to Libby’s application.

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Parents Speak Out Against Trans Student on Basketball Team.

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During a meeting of the St George Select board on Tuesday, the parents of a town on the mid-coast spoke out against a transgender student on the basketball team.

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Maine’s Amy Allen Earns Another Grammy Nomination for Songwriting

Maine’s Amy Allen is nominated for Songwriter of the Year at the Grammys—again! She won the award earlier this year and could take home another trophy in February.

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Sebago Woman Scammed by Contractor Gets Surprise Help from Local Businesses

After being scammed out of $5,000 for a driveway, a Sebago woman got an incredible surprise: local businesses stepped in to finish the job for free.

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Hundreds of Workers Temporarily Laid Off as Woodland Pulp Shuts Down

Hundreds of workers are facing temporary layoffs at Woodland Pulp in Baileyville. The mill has shut down until mid-December, citing market challenges. Maine officials are stepping in to help affected employees.

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Portland police say parents won’t press charges after student grabbed while walking to school

No charges are expected after an eighth-grade student at King Middle School in Portland was grabbed by the wrist by an unknown person while walking to school on Thursday.