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Mom Of Portland Fire Victim Seeks To Build Public Memorial

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The mother of a woman who died in one of Maine’s deadliest fires is petitioning the city to build a memorial to the victims.

Ex-Maine Baseball Player Faces Trial For Rape Charges

GEORGETOWN, Del. (AP) — A University of Maine coach says he knew of no reports of misconduct against a former university baseball player who is facing charges of raping six women in Delaware.

Going Cold Turkey For Thanksgiving

GRAY, Maine – The National Weather Service says a passing storm system could bring bitter, sub-zero cold and snow squalls to northern New England.

Radio Station Getting Food Donations for Preble Street

PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN)  Our sister station, Rewind 100.9, is in the midst of their 13th Annual Stuff the Bus Food Drive to benefit Preble Street

Reduced Speed Zone To Protect Whale In Effect To December

NANTUCKET, Mass. (AP) — The federal government is asking mariners to slow down off of Massachusetts to help protect a severely endangered species of large whale.

Historic Home Slated For Demolition

READFIELD, Maine (AP) — A Maine town historical society says it hopes to save an 1825 brick house that is headed toward demolition.

Episcopal Diocese Reports Record Applicants for Next Bishop

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The Episcopal Diocese of Maine says it had a record number of applications for its next bishop

Maine Unemployment Rate Rose Slightly in October

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Unemployment ticked up slightly in the state of Maine in October

Rebuilt Maine Scallop Fishery to Start for the Winter

MACHIASPORT, Maine (AP)   Maine’s rebuilt fishery for scallops is getting started for the winter in the coming days

Maine Democratic Chair, Vice Chair Won’t See New Terms

Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett and Vice Chairwoman Peggy Schaffer won’t be seeking re-election to their posts.

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Maine School District Responds After Backlash Over Principal’s ICE Costume

The district says the situation occurred off RSU 9 grounds.

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Platner Campaign Experiences Yet Another Shakeup in Staff

The campaign has endured several departures.

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Maine Churches, Schools Open Chapters of Late Charlie Kirk’s Organization

At least 20 Turning Point chapters have been established at colleges, high schools and churches in Maine.

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Boy turns himself in to police following stabbing in Aroostook County

A juvenile accused of stabbing someone during a fight in Caribou on Halloween turned himself in to police.

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Sprinkler system contained fire at Portland senior citizen complex

There were no injuries reported when a fire broke out at the Deering Pavilion on Forest Avenue in Portland.