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Coronavirus outbreak reported at Presque Isle Walmart

The Maine CDC said Tuesday it is monitoring a new outbreak at the Walmart in Presque Isle where three employees tested positive.

Marijuana plants seized from Maine businesses amid investigation

Officers from state and federal agencies investigating marijuana businesses in Maine have removed marijuana plants from a cannabis distributor in Farmington.

Portland postmaster accused of prioritizing Amazon over mail

Recent complaints filed against local Postmaster James Thornton accuse him of instructing his staff to sort Amazon packages first, significantly delaying other mail. The willful delay of mail being a federal offense. 

Fox News’ Tucker Carlson targets independent Maine journalist

BELFAST (WGME, BDN) — A freelance journalist from Belfast has been caught in the crosshairs of the culture wars after…

Racist island names get overdue change

Maine has changed the names of three islands that included a racist slur against Black people, 43 years after a state law banned the use of the word in place names.

Highschool fall sports delayed

The Maine Principals’ Association is delaying the start of fall sports in hopes of salvaging a shortened season for high schools.

Maine opioid summit to host former surgeon general

The former surgeon general of the U.S. is scheduled to speak at a summit in Maine about the state’s response to its opioid crisis.

Silver Alert issued for missing Newburgh woman

A Silver Alert has been issued for a woman with dementia in Newburgh.

Maine Brewery cancels Trump event

A veteran-owned Freeport brewery canceled an upcoming ”Women for Trump” event, claiming to have been misled by the campaign managers about the scope of the event. 

Maine cyclists raise more than half a million for coronavirus research

A virtual fundraiser held by the American Lung Association has raised more than $550,000 for coronavirus research.

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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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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.