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One Person Seriously Injured in Bangor Home Fire

Firefighters say the building was a condemned single-family home

14-year-old dies after getting hit by tractor in Aroostook County

A Fort Kent teenager who was hit by a tractor has died of his injuries.

Agents arrest 3 in Bangor drug investigation

Three people were charged with aggravated drug trafficking after an undercover drug bust in Bangor.

Child care providers say Maine is behind in reimbursement payments. Lawmakers are investigating.

Betsey Grant, who owns Tiny Tikes Daycare in Trenton, has been fighting the state of Maine to pay her for the services she provides foster children for years.

ICE To Remove Man to China After Maine Sex Trafficking Arrest

The man first entered the U.S. legally in 2016.

Police Investigate Shooting at Lewiston Mosque

Lewiston police believe there were several shooters, but no one was in custody as of Saturday afternoon.

Firefighters Extinguish Westbrook Paper Mill Fire

Westbrook Professional Firefighters say they extinguished the fire at the “SAPPI” paper mill.

Clifton Crash Results in a Teenage Arrest for OUI

A 19-year-old from Haborside has been with charged with operating under the influence after getting into vehicle collusion in Clifton,…

National Weather Service in Gray to reduce launching weather balloons due to staffing cuts

This decision has raised concerns among forecasters about its impact on weather predictions, who use these balloons to collect crucial atmospheric data.

State Representative Ken Fredette proposes bill to restrict social media for those under 16

Ken Fredette proposed a bill that would prevent children under 16 from signing up to social media accounts.

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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.

11 hours ago in Local

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.