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Witness: Driver Asked for Gum After Plowing Into 6 cars

A bystander who was at the scene where an alleged drunken driver plowed into six parked cars says the man asked him for gum following the crash.

Report: Child Agency Failed to Follow Policies in Fatal Case

A report cites poor job performance and lack of supervision by Maine’s state child welfare agency in the death of an abused child.

Maine Island Sues DOT for Hike in State Ferry Service Rates

ISLESBORO, Maine (AP)   Residents of a Maine island are suing the state ferry service for doubling the cost of tickets to the mainland

Threat on Bathroom Wall Forces Maine School to Cancel Classes

No school Thursday for Oak Hill High in Wales.

Man Charged After Crashing into Six Cars

GORHAM, Maine (WGAN)  Police say a Windham man is facing charges after an accident in Gorham

Police Investigating Alleged Stabbing in Standish

STANDISH, Maine (WGAN)  The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office says they are looking for two suspects in an alleged stabbing incident

Maine GOP Argues for Exemption from Ranked Choice Voting

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   A federal judge says he’ll rule by the middle of next week on whether the Republican Party can be exempted from ranked-choice voting in its primary next month

Maine Shuts Down Lucrative Baby Eel Fishery Early

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Maine authorities say they’re shutting down the state’s highly lucrative baby eel fishery early this year due to concerns about illegal sales

Review Finds Officer Followed Procedure in Fatal Shooting

An internal police review in Maine has found that a Portland police officer followed procedure in the fatal shooting of a man who was brandishing a pellet gun.

Bill Co-Authored by Collins on Fraud Heads to Trump’s Desk

A bipartisan bill co-authored by Maine Sen. Susan Collins designed to protect older Americans from fraud is headed to President Donald Trump for his signature.

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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.

1 day ago in Local

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.