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Police locate missing Portland teen

Portland police say a missing teen has been found safe.

Identity of man who helped rescue two people trapped on roof of burning Hallowell home still unknown

The identity of a man who helped rescue a father and his 6-year-old daughter from the roof of a burning home in Hallowell remains a mystery.

Bangor police arrest man who reportedly led them on chase while driving a moped

A man faces drug charges after Bangor police say he led them on a chase while driving a moped.

Bangor man charged with assault, endangering welfare of child

A Bangor man is accused of abusing a child who suffered severe burn injuries and bruising.

Are unused college dorms the answer to helping solve the homelessness crisis?

The state of Maine is in desperate need of more housing and emergency shelters for both asylum seekers and individuals who are homeless.

Do Not Drink order lifted after firefighting foam flushed from Maine community’s water system

A Do Not Drink order put in place by the Kennebec Water District after firefighting foam entered the water supply has been lifted.

Authorities locate missing Maine woman with dementia

The search for a missing 72-year-old woman with dementia has come to an end. The Maine Warden Service says Marjorie May of Penobscot has been located alive.

Woman accused of breaking restraints and taking off in police cruiser following arrest in South Portland

South Portland police say a woman who was placed in custody managed to take control of the police cruiser and speed away.

1 dead, 3 others injured in elder housing apartment fire in Maine city

One person died and three others were injured when a floor of an apartment building for senior residents caught fire on Monday morning, authorities in Maine said.

Washington County condo complex near Cutler Navy base deals with water pollution by “forever chemicals”

The homeowners and town of Cutler will soon learn the results of Department of Defense water testing on a nearby former Navy facility.

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Parents Speak Out Against Trans Student on Basketball Team.

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.