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New bill could introduce biennial vehicle inspection program in Maine

Mainers may only have to get new vehicle inspections stickers every other year if a proposed bill is approved in Augusta.

Sister of man killed in police shooting sues police chief, town of Falmouth

The sister of a man who was shot and killed by police in Falmouth is suing the town, its police chief and two officers.

Bail set at $75,000 cash for Palmyra man accused of trying to kill girlfriend

Bail has been set at $75,000 cash for a Palmyra man accused of trying to kill, kidnap and beat his former girlfriend.

Brewer man arrested and charged with attempted murder and kidnapping

Former Brewer resident Brandon Rego, 32, was arrested in Palmyra on charges of attempted murder, kidnapping, two counts of aggravated assault and several counts of domestic violence.

Two found dead in Brewer motel

Police are investigating after two people were found dead inside of a Brewer motel room.

Maine Hunters say compromise bill to allow Sunday hunting in the works

A group called Maine Hunters United for Sunday Hunting announced today that a new “compromise” bill is in the works to allow bow and crossbow hunting on Sundays.

Augusta man sentenced for assault at Muskie Federal Building

A man who assaulted a federal officer in Augusta last year was sentenced Tuesday.

Bangor woman pleads guilty to drug charges

A Bangor woman is facing up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to drug charges.

Standish road reopens after fuel truck rollover

The driver of a fuel truck that went off the road and rolled over in Standish was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

Westbrook men accused of sexually assaulting young girl

Two Westbrook men are accused of sexually assaulting a young girl.

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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.

23 hours ago in Local

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.