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Maine police investigate after man drives through protest

Police in Bath say they’re investigating whether a confrontation between a pickup truck driver and a group of Black Lives Matter demonstrators constituted a hit-and-run.

Maine law to hold opioid makers accountable now on books

A law designed to hold opioid manufacturers accountable for their role in Maine’s drug overdose epidemic is now in effect.

Missing 13-year-old in Kennebec County found

UPDATE: The Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office says Justin Cole has been found.

UMaine Extension to help Mainers avoid ticks this summer

University of Maine Cooperative Extension is holding a free online event about avoiding Lyme disease during the coronavirus pandemic, and after the pandemic subsides.

Red Cross to test blood donations for coronavirus antibodies

The American Red Cross says it will test all blood donations for coronavirus antibodies.

Police locate victim in fatal crash near Lincoln

State Police say a Lincoln man died when his car crashed in a nearby township over the weekend.

Police investigate death in Vinalhaven

Police in Maine are investigating the death of a 28-year-old man on the island of Vinalhaven.

Governor: Dine-in restaurant service in three Maine counties can begin Wednesday

Maine Governor Janet Mills has set a date for the re-opening of restaurants to dine-in service in three of the state’s counties.

Bates College aiming for students to return in the fall, take finals remotely

Bates College is considering a plan for reopening that would involve splitting semesters, masks and “a lot of hand sanitizer.”

Baxter State Park begins reopening

Baxter State Park is reopening for day visits.

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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 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

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.