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Man who died in fire in far northern Maine identified

The man who died last week in a fire at an apartment building in Caribou has been identified.

Man sentenced in crash that left bicyclist dead in Rumford

A Maine man has been sentenced to 18 months behind bars for striking and killing a bicyclist while under the influence.

Warming Centers Planned Across Maine

Here is a list of warming centers that have been announced. Counties are listed in alphabetical order. 

Maine lawmakers to consider bills allowing guards, employees to arm themselves at school

Bills up for debate in the Maine legislature this session would allow teachers and security guards to arm themselves on school property.

Portland to open overnight warming shelter ahead of dangerous cold snap

The City of Portland has opened a temporary overnight warming shelter to keep people safe during bitter cold conditions expected on Friday.

Report: Competition failing to produce lower electric rates

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine’s public advocate wants to scrap the competitive process for electricity vendors for residential consumers, saying the current competitive system has failed to produce lower rates.

Governor nominates Maine judge to state’s highest court

A Maine Superior Court Justice was nominated by Governor Janet Mills to serve on the state’s Supreme Judicial Court.

Police arrest Portland man in connection with commercial burglary; accomplice still at large

Police say a burglary suspect was caught dragging a safe out of a Portland business Tuesday morning.

15-year-old accused of making threat targeting Farmington school

Classes at Mt. Blue High School in Farmington were cancelled Tuesday after a pair of threats against the school.

Governor to discuss $10.3 billion budget proposal during State of the Budget address

Democratic Gov. Janet Mills plans to address a joint session of the Maine Legislature on Valentine’s Day.

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Maine’s Amy Allen Earns Another Grammy Nomination for Songwriting

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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

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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

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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.

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Gov. Mills directs Maine DHHS to fully fund SNAP benefits for November

Gov. Janet Mills announced Friday that Maine will fully fund SNAP benefits for the month of November.