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With Much Work to Do, Lawmakers Mull Coming Back In

Some lawmakers are calling for Maine’s Legislature to return to work as they near looming deadlines for action on key issues.

Maine Supreme Court to Hear Arguments in Child Death Case

Maine’s highest court will hear arguments next week by to remove prosecutors handling the case of a Maine mother accused of beating her 10-year-old daughter to death with her husband’s help.

NRA Gives A Rating to GOP Gov. Candidates, Fails Democrats

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   The National Rifle Association has given all Republican primary candidates in Maine’s gubernatorial race an A rating, while also failing every candidate on the Democratic side

Hearing for Maine’s Sea Urchin Harvest, Where Value is Up

ELLSWORTH, Maine (AP)   Maine fishing regulators are holding the last of three hearings about the rules for the upcoming sea urchin harvesting season

Sarah Mildred Long Bridge Walk Celebration On June 8th

Kittery, Maine – The Maine Department of Transportation and the New Hampshire Department of Transportation will host a Bridge Walk Celebration on Friday, June 8th from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

UMaine Chosen to Lead Transportation Research in Region

The University of Maine will receive significant federal funding to further research into advancing transportation research and technology.

Sanford Mainers Back on the Field After Deadly Attack

Fans came out to support the Sanford Mainers at their home opener Wednesday night after a deadly attack on Friday.

Bangor Police: Wanted Man Turns Himself In

BANGOR, Maine (WGAN)  The Bangor Police Department says a man they were looking for has turned himself in

Missing Brunswick Man Found Dead

BRUNSWICK, Maine (WGAN)  The Brunswick Police Department says a missing man has been found deceased

Report Says Traffic Woes to Worsen if Turnpike Not Expanded

An advisory committee says traffic on a busy highway in the Portland area could routinely grind to a standstill in coming years if the road is not expanded.

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Democratic senate candidate Graham Platner hires new manager to run campaign

Deputy Director of the Maine People’s Alliance Ben Chin has been hired to replace Platner's short-lived campaign director Kevin Brown.

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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.