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Portland Mayor Frustrated with Push to Downsize Homeless Assistance

Republican lawmakers point to Portland as the problem for consuming almost all of the homeless housing money.

Semi Driver Injured in I-295 Rollover Crash in Brunswick

Maine State Police say an Irving fuel truck full of kerosene went off the road.

Maine Supplemental Budget Fails After Senate GOP Balks

A proposal seemed headed for passage earlier

Versant Power Granted 23% Distribution Rate Increase by PUC

Versant Power is getting a green light to raise distribution rates on customers, just two months after its supply rate…

Maine Senators Voice Support for Ukraine in War Ceasefire Talks

Republican Susan Collins spoke on the Senate floor Tuesday where she warned against abandoning Ukraine

Lewsiston Man Identified at Victim in Mosque Shooting

Police say one person at the scene confirmed that a shooting had taken place

USDA puts pause on federal funding for UMaine system amid transgender athlete investigation

The University of Maine says funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture has been temporarily paused as an investigation continues into the school’s transgender athlete policy.

Maine House Rep. censured for controversial social media post sues House Speaker

Maine Republican Rep. Laurel Libby says she’s filed a lawsuit after her censure in the Maine House.

Fires at Closed School in Poland Trigger Arson Investigation

The school was shut down in 2011 over financial issues

One Person Still in Critical Condition from Thursday Portland Fire

One person died in the fire that completely destroyed the home

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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.