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Maine warns of fake text messages claiming to be from DMV

The scammer is sending text messages claiming to be the “Maine DMV.” Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said the scammers do not represent Maine and recipients should not click on the link.

Maine’s largest district to get help diversifying teachers

The district said the training would benefit schools because demographics of teachers employed in Portland haven’t kept up with the pace of diversification of the student population.

Mercy Hospital to relocate by early Janaury

Mercy Hospital in Portland is preparing to move to a new location.

The City of Portland is asking you to help them not declare a parking ban Sunday Night

Parking ban or not if you can avoid parking on the street tonight please do so

Many Maine Cities and Towns are declaring parking bans for tonight’s storm

A number of cities and towns across Maine are asking you not to park on the street tonight, here is a list

Casco Bay High School students march to mail college applications

A rite of passage returned to Portland Friday.

Maine’s largest airport adds flights to Nashville, New York City

The Portland International Jetport is adding two new summer flight destinations.

Maine health officials detect first Omicron cases in the state

Maine’s CDC said Friday evening the state had detected its first cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19.

Driver and passenger injured in single-vehicle crash in Madison

Two people were injured in a crash in Madison on Friday morning.

New England shrimp fishery to stay shuttered as waters warm

New England’s commercial shrimp fishery will remain shut down because of concerns about the health of the crustacean’s population amid warming ocean temperatures.

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UK government blocks rapper Ye from entering Britain to headline festival

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The rapper formerly known as Kanye West has been barred from entering the U.K., where he was scheduled to perform at the Wireless Festival in July. It came after government officials condemned Ye's history of antisemitic remarks. The festival's organizers confirmed the ban and said the entire three-day festival was being canceled as a result.

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Michigan muscles its way to program’s 2nd national title, beating stubborn UConn 69-63

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The five fabulous transfers who make up Michigan coach Dusty May's starting lineup got down and dirty with the rest of the Wolverines — coming out with the national title trophy Monday night after muscling their way to a 69-63 victory over stingy, stubborn UConn.

14 hours ago in Local

New Report Shows Gun Make Up 92% of Suicide Deaths in Maine

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The report also finds Maine’s suicide rate is higher than the national average.

15 hours ago in Local

Maine House Rejects Merger of Capitol Police with State Police

It is opposed by the union for Capitol Police.

18 hours ago in Trending, World

Artemis II kicks off trip around the moon after surpassing Apollo 13’s distance record

With the moon now filling their windows, the Artemis II astronauts kicked off their lunar flyby Monday, taking in magnificent views of the far side never before witnessed while setting a new distance record for humanity.