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UMaine students to receive refunds following class-action lawsuit

More than 16,000 University of Maine students are getting partial refunds of tuition and fees as part of a $2.15 million settlement of a lawsuit over online learning during the pandemic.

Officials issue air quality alert due to fire at Maine trash facility

An air quality alert has been issued as a fire continues to burn at an Orrington trash facility.

Bangor Murder Suspect Was Released From Prison Early

Richard Keith Thorpe is charged with murder in the strangling death of 39-year-old Virginia Cookson

Golden Endorsed by U.S. Chamber Ahead of Debate with Theriault

Golden is facing Republican Austin Theriault in next month’s election

New Jersey motorcyclist killed after moose collision in Maine

A motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a moose in Piscataquis County.

Federal officials say whale found dead in Massachusetts was entangled in Maine fishing gear

Maine fishing gear is being blamed for the death of an endangered right whale that washed up on Martha’s Vineyard in January.

Mainers Spend Over $1,000 Annually on Car Repairs from Rough Roads

That report is based on federal and state Department of Transportation data

Lewiston Passes 10pm Curfew for Minors After Gun Concerns

The Sun Journal reports the new curfew hours are from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays,

Maine man accused of shooting at vehicle involved in police pursuit

A Maine man faces charges after police say he shot at a vehicle that was being chased by officers in Acton.

Woman who lost husband and son in Lewiston shooting uses probate process to obtain gunman’s records

A woman who lost her husband and son in Maine’s deadliest shooting is seeking the gunman’s health and military records through the probate process.

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38 minutes ago in Local

Midcoast Maine Town Allows Transgender Student to Play Girls Basketball.

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The 3-2 decision came after a group of parents flocked to a select board meeting last Tuesday to speak out against the child place on the team, which led to town officials calling this meeting.

2 hours ago in National, Trending

Arctic air hits much of the US, bringing snow to some areas and very chilly temperatures to Florida

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Some of this autumn's coldest weather yet is bearing down on the United States, enveloping the eastern two-thirds of the country in Arctic air on Monday and affecting millions of people.

2 hours ago in Sports, Trending

MLB, sportsbooks cap bets on individual pitches in response to pitch-rigging scandal

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Major League Baseball said its authorized gaming operators will cap bets on individual pitches at $200 and exclude them from parlays, a day after two Cleveland Guardians players were indicted and accused of rigging pitches at the behest of gamblers.

11 hours ago in Local

Bangor Swears in New City Councilor Who Went to Prison for Manslaughter

The election of Angela Walker sparked outrage on conservative social media and concern from some Maine Republicans.

14 hours ago in Local

Platner Calls for Replacement of Democratic Leader After Senate Shutdown Vote

Schumer and most Democrats voted against the early Republican proposal to move toward ending the shutdown