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Bangor is bringing back fireworks this Fourth of July

Bangor is bringing back its Fourth of July celebration with a road race, parade and fireworks.

Collins cheers Canadian reopening bid

Sen. Susan Collins said the Canadian province of New Brunswick’s move toward reopening its border with Maine this summer is good news for both countries.

Time & Temperature building may become a luxury hotel

Developers want to transform the so-called “Time & Temperature” building in downtown Portland into a luxury hotel with rooftop bar.

Legislature returns to Maine State House for first time since pandemic began

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Legislature is returning to the Maine State House for the first time since before the coronavirus pandemic on Wednesday.

Maine man calls for help while floating downriver

LISBON, Maine (AP) A Maine man who dialed 911 while being swept down the Androscoggin River survived the harrowing episode, officials said.

Highway traffic up this Memorial Day weekend in Maine despite poor weather

The Maine Turnpike Authority says it saw a dramatic spike in traffic this past holiday weekend compared to Memorial Day of 2020.

Bill to establish consumer-owned utility in Maine passes in key committee vote

A Maine legislative committee has given approval for the creation of a consumer-owned utility that would replace Central Maine Power and Versant Power.

Fences erected as work continues on Portland sewer project

Fences have been put up around the site of a sewer separation project along Portland’s Back Cove trail.

Man charged after tires slashed on more than 30 vehicles

Portland police say a man has been charged after tires were slashed on more than 30 vehicles in the city’s Old Port.

Maine’s spring turkey hunt winding down

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine’s spring turkey hunt is entering its final days of the year.

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is set to be sentenced and faces the possibility of years in prison

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Sean "Diddy" Combs faces sentencing Friday in a sordid criminal case that could keep him locked up for years.

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Lawsuit Claims Maine State Police Trooper Body Slammed Woman

A Chelsea claims her 4th and 14th Amendment rights were violated

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Ripley Fire Being Investigated as Arson and Vehicle Theft

The Fire Marshall says the case is being investigated as a vehicle theft connected to arson.

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Man Rescued While Sinking in Coastal Mud in Brunswick

Police say Matthew Alexander got stuck in the mud and couldn’t get back to shore.

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Arrest related to South Portland shooting prompts lockdown at Gorham schools

Gorham schools were placed in "secure status" on Thursday while police made an arrest nearby as part of a shooting investigation.