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Man convicted of felony murder must be sentenced again

A man convicted of felony murder won a second legal victory Tuesday when Maine’s supreme court tossed his 30-year sentence.

Maine expands coronavirus testing with new “swab-and-send” sites

Governor Janet Mills announced on Tuesday an expansion of coronavirus testing sites throughout Maine.

Teen prevents drowning

14-year-old Lucas Drinkwater led a team effort that prevented a would-be drowning at Gooch’s Beach this weekend.

Maine rep pleads with USDA to help small farms

A federal program designed to help farmers weather supply chain disruptions amid the coronavirus pandemic needs to do more for small farms, a Maine congresswoman said.

Newly proposed HOTSPOTS Act could bring internet to struggling communities

A bipartisan pair of senators has called for a two-year, $160 million pilot program to purchase and distribute Internet-connected devices to libraries in low-income and rural areas.

Primary voters use unprecedented number of absentee ballots

Maine officials called on the state’s voters to use absentee ballots as much as possible during this week’s primary, and they’ve responded in overwhelming fashion.

Portland police report spike in opioid overdoses

Portland police say they’ve been responding to a spike in drug overdoses in the city.

Police search for vehicle involved in crash that downed utility pole in Gorham

Police in Gorham are looking for the driver of a vehicle who left the scene after striking a utility pole.

Police charge man connected to parking garage shooting

Police have charged a man in connection with a shooting at the Portland Police Department garage earlier this month.

Busses in need of Bailout, Sen. Collins says

America’s bus services are struggling due to the coronavirus pandemic, and Maine’s Republican senator believes they need a bailout.

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Parents Speak Out Against Trans Student on Basketball Team.

During a meeting of the St George Select board on Tuesday, the parents of a town on the mid-coast spoke out against a transgender student on the basketball team.

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Maine’s Amy Allen Earns Another Grammy Nomination for Songwriting

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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Sebago Woman Scammed by Contractor Gets Surprise Help from Local Businesses

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

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.