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Maine secures deal for discounted energy from Hydro Quebec

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) – Hydro Quebec has sweetened the pot for Maine under a $1 billion transmission project to bring…

1 new death, 21 new cases of coronavirus in Maine

The Maine CDC reporting one new coronavirus related death on Saturday, bringing the death toll to 112. A jump in…

Bangor police arrest transient charged with robbery

Bangor Police arrested a man accused of robbery on Thursday night.

University of New England to welcome students back to campus in the fall

Maine’s largest private university said Friday it plans to resume on-campus instruction in a modified format for the coming academic year.

President Trump’s New Hampshire rally postponed due to tropical storm

President Donald Trump’s rally in New Hampshire has been postponed.

Victim in deadly crash identified as South Portland teen

Scarborough police have identified the driver who was killed in a crash on Highland Ave. Thursday morning.

Former snowbird Paul LePage declares residency in Maine

EDGECOMB, Maine (AP) Former Republican Gov. Paul LePage, who moved to Florida to enjoy warm weather and lower taxes after leaving office, has reestablished residency in Maine.

Maine casinos reopen amid pandemic

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s casinos are emerging from a COVID-19 closure.

Lewiston man arrested after police pursuit

Police say a Lewiston man who led officers on a chase is is facing several charges.

Inmate at York County Jail tests positive for COVID-19

An inmate at York County Jail has tested positive for coronavirus.

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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.