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Waters off New England had 2nd warmest year on record in ’22

The waters off New England, which are home to rare whales and most of the American lobster fishing industry, logged the second-warmest year on record last year.

Mills: Maine’s fiscal health solid, can overcome challenges

Democratic Gov. Janet Mills told Maine lawmakers Tuesday evening that her budget proposal is sound and the state’s fiscal health is solid enough for “whatever economic challenges may come.”

Judge dismisses suit filed by Northern Light over opioid crisis

A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a Maine hospital network against the pharmaceutical industry.

Judge upholds Maine law allowing older sex abuse lawsuits

A state judge on Tuesday upheld a Maine law that eliminated the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse, allowing survivors to pursue lawsuits for sex crimes that happened decades ago.

New nonstop flights to four destinations coming to Portland Jetport

Another airline will be offering flights out of the Portland Jetport.

Maine State Chamber of Commerce announces next president

Julia Munsey will be the next president of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce.

Maine man accused of attacking K9 and deputy who responded to vehicle fire

Police took a Bath man into custody after he allegedly attacked a deputy and body-slammed a police K-9.

Proposed legislation would offer state buyout for Maine farmers impacted by forever chemicals

Maine farmers who own property contaminated by forever chemicals could have the option to have the property purchased by the state.

Maine lawmaker accused of forging signature for campaign funding to be arraigned

A Maine lawmaker from Waldoboro will be arraigned Thursday on forgery charges.

Maine blueberries vs. fly: US senator files bill to help

The wild blueberry, Maine’s most important fruit, could get some help fighting off a pest under legislation proposed by the state’s Republican U.S. senator.

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Parents Speak Out Against Trans Student on Basketball Team.

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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.