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Fryeburg police looking to identify driver who almost struck students at crosswalk

Police in Fryeburg are asking for the public’s help identifying the driver of a vehicle who failed to stop for students at a crosswalk.

Maine utility says signs at deadly explosion site are fake

FARMINGTON, Maine (AP) Central Maine Power officials say signs expressing support for a controversial transmission line, including about a dozen planted at the site of a deadly propane explosion, are fake and meant to sour the public’s view.

Police: Man Struck And Killed By Waste Disposal Truck In Milford

The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office says a man was killed by a Casella waste disposal truck in Milford Tuesday.

Wheelchair athlete to participate in Maine cross-country meet

CUMBERLAND, Maine (AP) A high school cross-country athlete who competes in a wheelchair has the green light to participate in a regional meet after originally being barred from competition.

300K Maine homeowners to get at least $100 from state

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) About 305,000 Maine homeowners are due to receive at least $100 from the state in direct property tax relief.

Portland’s city council approves ban of single-use plastic straws in unanimous vote

Beginning in 2021, customers at Portland restaurants and businesses will no longer be able to use single-use plastic straws.

Tickets are adding up for motorists under hands-free law

Maine law enforcement officers have written up several hundred motorists for violating a law that prohibits motorists from using hand-held electronic devices.

Downeaster floats plans to add in-state commuter service

Amtrak says it wants community input on expanding service in Maine.

Charge dropped in case that led to claim of racial profiling

Federal prosecutors have dismissed a felony charge against a Guatemalan man whose attorney contends Border Patrol agents targeted him through racial profiling.