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Court sides with CMP parent company on transmission corridor referendum

Central Maine Power’s parent company has won out in a battle over the planned construction of a $1 billion transmission project.

Maine Secretary of State rejects ranked choice voting referendum

Maine’s Secretary of State has reaffirmed that a petition drive to challenge ranked choice voting has not gathered enough valid signatures.

Auburn schools move forward with reopening plan many teachers don’t agree with

AUBURN, Maine (WGAN) Despite a demonstration from parents and teachers, the Auburn School Committee is moving forward with it’s plan for the start of the school year.

First-time unemployment claims again dip in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (WGAN) Nearly 1,800 initial claims for state and federal unemployment benefits were filed in Maine last week, down from 2,100 the week before.

Survey: Most Maine teachers to return, but worried about health

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Most Maine teachers intend to return to classrooms this fall, but they’re concerned about their health during the pandemic. And they don’t have much faith in their students following safety protocols.

8 vehicles involved in pile-up on I-295 in Falmouth

Authorities say an 8-vehicle pile-up on I-295 in Falmouth resulted in non-life threatening injuries.

Portland to examine disparity in police, health spending

Portland’s city council will examine spending trends in the city’s police and public health budgets in a meeting Wednesday.

Auburn teachers protest reopening plan

Teachers and staff will be holding a “stand-in” on the steps of city hall to protest the school’s plan for reopening. 

Patten man threatens first responders, court officials

A Penobscot County man is being charged for threatening to kill first responders.

Maine experiencing ‘unprecedented’ boat traffic amid pandemic

Maine’s Harbormasters are reporting the busiest summer for Maine’s waters in recent memory.

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Portland police say parents won’t press charges after student grabbed while walking to school

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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

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

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Text Messages Show Maine Border Patrol Agent Bragged About Chicago Shooting

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The text messages came to light in federal court this week.

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Portland Jetport Bracing for Cancellations with Air Traffic Reduction Order

The Jetport is encouraging passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport.

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Officers say Mary Hembree was supposed to be spending the night with friends in Brewer.