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Scuba diver’s body recovered from water near Nubble Light

Officials say a scuba diver’s body was pulled from the water near Nubble Light in York a day after another diver had to be rescued in the same area.

Portland police search for suspect accused of assaulting driver stopped at traffic light

Portland police are looking for a man accused of assaulting a woman who was stopped at a traffic light.

Franklin County man charged after allegedly putting stepson in chokehold

Police say a Chesterville man is accused of grabbing his 15-year-old son by the neck and putting in a chokehold.

CMP Corridor continues to face costly legal challenges

Central Maine Power and Hydro Quebec have spent more money in support of a $1 billion hydropower transmission project than the spending total on a failed referendum on a casino in York County in 2017, an environmental advocacy group said Tuesday.

“Let’s Be Kind” PSAs take off

Businesses in Maine have launched a public service announcement with the theme of “Let’s Be Kind” in the wake of some squabbles with customers over mask use.

Portland Rent Relief

Portland has created a $500,000 fund to help residents who are falling behind on their rent payments because of the pandemic.

Maine Nursing homes pending pandemic review

An independent commission is going to review the performance of Maine’s nursing homes during the pandemic.

Maine International Film Festival moves to drive-ins

The Maine International Film Festival is getting underway at a drive-in theater.

Portland Police find firearm and possible suspect of garage shooting

Portland PD report that they now have a person of interest after recovering a firearm they believe to be used in the PPD parking garage shooting on Sunday.

Several legislators benefited from pandemic loans

A federal program criticized by Democratic House Speaker Sara Gideon for helping special interests provided a forgivable loan of between $1 million and $2 million to the law firm where her husband works, according to data released by the Small Business Administration on Monday. Other legislative leaders from both parties also benefited.

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7 hours ago in Local

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.

9 hours ago in Local

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.

9 hours ago in Local

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.

9 hours ago in Local

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.

23 hours ago in Local

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.