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State Agency Holds Hearing on Proposed 233% Life Insurance Hike

The Maine Bureau of Insurance held a public meeting Monday

Mass Child Care Worker Rally, Strike Planned Tuesday in Augusta

The cuts proposed in the next state budget could slash funding to the program

Norridgewock Man Jailed on Murder Charges

Officers say they found Christopher Nickerson, who was staying at the home, dead.

Maine congressional delegation warns of trade war as new tariffs on Canadian imports go into effect

With new tariffs going into effect on Tuesday, members of Maine’s Congressional delegation are urging the Trump administration to avoid what they see as a trade war with Canada.

Naples man charged with murder in deadly biker gang confrontation appears in court

Four people charged in connection with a gang-related shooting in Portland’s Morrill’s Corner will be tried together.

Lobster fishermen can sue environmental group for defamation, judge says

A group of lobster fishermen can sue one of the world’s largest seafood watchdog groups for defamation, a federal court has ruled, over a report that described Maine lobster as an unwise choice for consumers.

Pedestrian Dead After Being Hit Twice by Cars in Portland

Police say the pedestrian died at a hospital

Senator King Says Walking Away from Ukraine Worst US Mistake Since WW II

King has been highly critical of President Trump and his polices

Pingree Criticizes Trump Cancellation of Grant for Maine Maritime Program

Pingree called it a shortsighted and heartless decision

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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.