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Police identify Buxton motorcyclist killed in crash involving school bus

Police have released the identity of the motorcyclist who died after he was struck by a school bus in Buxton.

Roux Institute scales down plans after neighborhood pushback

The plans for the Roux Institute in Portland have been scaled back by developers after neighborhood residents said that building height and traffic would both be issues.

$50M in improvements slated for Maine’s state parks

CAMDEN, Maine (AP) Maine is planning a $50 million campaign to make improvements to its state parks.

Maine offshore wind contract could hike rates, advocate says

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A Maine official who is responsible for representing the interests of utility consumers has voiced concerns that an offshore wind electricity supply contract could add to residents’ power bills.

State pays $395K to settle prison discrimination lawsuit

WARREN, Maine (AP) The state is paying $395,000 to a former corrections officer to settle her claims of harassment and discrimination.

Two workers seriously injured in Naples construction accident

Two construction workers were suffered life-threatening wounds when a building they were working on collapsed in Naples on Tuesday.

Motorcyclist dead after crash involving school bus in Buxton

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash involving a school bus in Buxton on Tuesday afternoon.

Governor Mills announces $4 million to fund health care scholarships and loan repayment

Governor Mills today announced funding of $4 million for two initiatives aimed at attracting and retaining health care professionals in Maine

Police issue Silver Alert for Norridgewock man who walked away from psychiatric facility

A Silver Alert has been issued for a Norridgewock man with mental illness.

Detainment of black classmate prompts student protest in Westbrook

Students in Westbrook took to the streets after a black classmate was detained by police over the weekend.

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Otisfield man charged with making bomb threat toward elementary school

A man from Otisfield is accused of making a bomb threat directed at a local elementary school.

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Central Maine Power’s rate change request met with criticism from public advocate

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Central Maine Power is again requesting a rate change after its previous request was turned down by regulators.

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Waldoboro Police Looking for Missing Man

Officers first announced the man was missing last Friday.

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Bates College Lifts Shelter-In-Place as Lewiston Police Search for Armed Man

Students at Bates College in Lewiston were told to shelter-in-place Thursday afternoon due to reports of a man with a gun.