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Police protests continue to gather support across Maine

After protests over the last few days in Portland about police brutality and the recent death of George Floyd, support has only increased, as another protest took place Sunday afternoon in downtown Portland.

Governor Mills signs executive order as restrictions are gradually lifted

Governor Janet Mills on Friday signed an executive order which outlines steps the state will take as restrictions are eased.

7 employees at the Maine Emergency Operations Center test negative for Covid-19 after showing symptoms

Maine’s Center for Disease Control says all 7 employees at the state’s Emergency Operations Center who were showing symptoms of Covid-19 have tested negative.

Crash kills teenager, injures two others, after driver flees from police in Turner

Police are investigating a crash in Turner that left a teenager dead and two others injured on Friday morning.

Remote Maine town decides to remove its only public payphone

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A remote Maine town is hanging up its public payphone after residents and officials noted its lack of use.

Maine tribes get boost for pandemic care

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — An agency that provides health care and other services to American Indian tribal groups in Maine is getting $300,000 from the federal government for pandemic response.

Biden to help Maine Democrats rally at online event

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Former Vice President and current presidential candidate Joe Biden will rally Maine Democrats at an online event this weekend.

Maine’s BMV set to reopen Monday by appointment only

Maine’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles will be reopening to the public, but you’ll have to make an appointment first.

Police in York County recover stolen graduation signs, say thefts were a senior prank

High school graduation signs that were stolen from Massabesic High School and homes in the area have been recovered.

Maine businesses file suit over denied federal relief loans

Three Maine companies are suing the Small Business Administration for denying them federal Paycheck Protection Program loans because they are in bankruptcy.

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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.