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Plenty of power this summer, but higher rates down the road?

Energy demand is down because of the pandemic, but utility bills unpaid by tens of thousands of people left jobless by the pandemic could drive electricity prices upward in some places in coming months.

Teen injured in hit-and-run, police searching for driver

Maine State Police are seeking the public’s help tracking a driver accused to striking a teenage girl riding her bike,…

Coronavirus cases top 2,000, two new deaths

The Maine Center for Disease Control reported a total of 2,103 coronavirus cases on Saturday, an increase of 65 cases…

Developers of a Planned Salmon Farm in Belfast Say They’re Awaiting Permits

BELFAST, Maine (AP) – The developers of a planned salmon farm in Belfast say they’re awaiting permits from the state…

A Maine Man Who Was Smoking Marijuana is Blamed For Starting a Wildfire

COOPER, Maine (AP) – A Maine man who was smoking marijuana while mowing a field is being blamed for starting…

Maine governor calls for courage in fighting ‘unseen’ killer

Maine Gov. Janet Mills ordered flags lowered to half-staff Friday as she expressed appreciation for the state’s military veterans — and invoked their courage in the state’s current battle against an unseen enemy.

Human remains found in Washington County believed to be man missing since July

Maine State Police say they believe human remains found in Jonesport on Thursday belong to that of an Addison man who went missing last July.

Fewer Maine houses sold in April but prices continue to grow

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Sales of single-family homes are down because of the pandemic, but the value of the homes that sold actually grew last month.

Maine labor officials report highest-ever spike in unemployment

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine labor officials said Friday the state experienced its sharpest surge in unemployment in its history in April as companies shed jobs amid the coronavirus pandemic.

57 individuals at Cape Elizabeth long-term care facility test positive for COVID-19

A COVID-19 outbreak of 57 cases has been reported at a Cape Elizabeth facility that treats individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

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Democratic senate candidate Graham Platner hires new manager to run campaign

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Deputy Director of the Maine People’s Alliance Ben Chin has been hired to replace Platner's short-lived campaign director Kevin Brown.

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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.