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Auburn man arrested after sending restaurant $3 million worth of fentanyl

An Auburn man was arrested Friday after allegedly attempting to import over $3 million worth of fentanyl into Maine.

Railroad company cited for violating pollution law in cleanup effort

State regulators issued a pollution law violation notice to Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), the rail company whose six train cars derailed in Somerset County two weeks ago. 

Augusta considers establishing campsite for homeless people

Augusta city councilors are considering designating an area for people experiencing homelessness to set up tents and camp in the city.

Maine highway shooting victims healing, grateful, confused

The father of two of the victims of a deadly shooting rampage in Maine said Friday he and his children are recovering from their injuries and grateful for the support they’ve received from the community.

Man rescued from Lewiston canal after allegedly fleeing from police

A naked man who was reportedly trying to evade police had to be rescued after he jumped into a canal in Lewiston.

Juvenile in Rockland accused of vandalizing local business, school

Police say a juvenile in Rockland was taken into custody for vandalizing a business and a local school.

Maine man who made millions in illegal marijuana operation sentenced

An Auburn man has been sentenced to more than four years in prison for his role in a massive marijuana trafficking operation.

Kennebunkport woman found with severe hypothermia near her home

A missing woman was found in the woods behind her home in Kennebunkport with severe hypothermia.

Portland murder suspect pleads not guilty

A Portland man accused of stabbing his neighbor to death pleaded not guilty to murder Wednesday.

Missing Presque Isle teen found safe

Police say a missing teen from Presque Isle has been found safe.

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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.