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Maine to Keep Level of Sea Urchin Harvesting the Same

Maine regulators plan to allow the state’s sea urchin harvesters to spend the same number of days collecting the spiny creatures in the coming season.

Public Hearing to be Held on Maine Child Abuse Deaths Report

A Maine oversight committee is scheduled to hold a public hearing on a report about an investigation into the state’s handling of two cases in which abused children died.

Ethics Commission Votes to Fine Democratic Primary Candidate

The Maine Ethics Commission has voted to fine a Democratic candidate for governor due to her failure to file timely and complete campaign finance reports.

Two Injured in Baldwin Crash

BALDWIN, Maine (WGAN)  Two people are in the hospital after a head-on crash in Baldwin Wednesday

Mass. Woman Charged Following Crash

WATERBORO, Maine (WGAN)  A Massachusetts woman is facing charges after an accident in Waterboro

Food Pantry Reopens After Theft, Vandalism

OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine (AP) — Officials have reopened the Maine church food pantry that a burglar ate his way through earlier this week.

Debate Over Opening Up Electronic Court Docs in Maine

The possibility of allowing electronic access to court documents in Maine has opened up a debate over public information rules.

Trump Approves Disaster Request for March Storms in Maine

President Donald Trump has approved a major disaster for parts of Maine that were severely damaged by a pair of winter storms in March.

Burglar Eats 3 Pizzas, Ice Cream During Church Break-In

Police in Maine say a burglar helped himself to three frozen pizzas and some ice cream at a church before vandalizing the building.

Destructive Insect That Targets Ash Trees is Found in Maine

A destructive forest pest that has killed hundreds of millions of ash trees in many states has been found in northern Maine.

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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.