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Maine Lawmaker Laurel Libby speaks out after facing censure after viral post on transgender athletes

In a recent interview on WGAN’s “Inside Maine,” State Representative Laurel Libby discussed the fallout from her viral Facebook post about a transgender athlete in Maine’s girls’ high school sports. The post sparked national attention and led to her censure by Democratic colleagues.

Health experts are urging Mainers to get vaccinated as Measles cases rise in the U.S.

Health officials are urging Mainers to get vaccinated as Measels cases are on the rise throughout the country. Texas has…

Gun safety group gathers signatures to get red flag law on Maine state ballot

A group has gathered enough signatures to get a red flag law on the Maine state ballot in November.

Maine babies will get Social Security numbers in hospital after Trump admin directive condemned

he acting head of the Social Security Administration on Friday rescinded and apologized for an order that would have required Maine parents to register their newborns for Social Security numbers at a federal office rather than the hospital.

Sex Offender Accused of Chasing People in Brunswick Parking Lot

Officers say they were called to the scene at the Circle K on Bath Road.

Maine Turnpike Authority Drops Gorham Connector Project

The Maine Department of Transportation will now take the lead to find a solution for traffic congestion

Former bus driver indicted on 33 child endangerment counts for October bus crash in Minot

The driver of a school bus that crashed in Minot last year, injuring 16 students, has been charged with endangering children.

10 students, 1 adult who became ill at Scarborough school treated at local hospitals

10 students and 1 adult at Wentworth School in Scarborough were taken to local hospitals after they reported feeling ill Thursday morning.

Expansion of Wells Amtrack Station Underway

The upgrade will allow Amtrak Downeaster trains from opposite directions to board passengers simultaneously.

1 Dead, 4 Injured in Portland Overnight Fire

There were reportedly up to 10 fire engines at the scene.

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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.