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Police Say Speed a Factor in Fatal Springvale Crash

Sanford Police and Fire Departments have identified the woman killed in a single car crash in Springvale.

Driver Unhurt After Rollover Crash

NEWFIELD, Maine (WGAN)  The York County Sheriff’s Office says a teenager is unhurt after a rollover crash in Newfield

Maine Advocates Look To Protect Dark Skies, Promote Tourism

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) – Advocates in Maine are looking to make it known that the state contains the largest area free of light pollution in the eastern half of the United States in order to draw more tourism.

Former President Bush Returns To Maine

KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine (AP) — His home on the rocky coast is former President George H.W. Bush’s happy place, chock full of sea-sprayed memories of boating, golfing, family and friends.

Brewery Helps Create Beer For Special Olympics

KITTERY, Maine (AP) — A Maine brewery will debut a special beer for when the Special Olympics torch passes through Kittery.

Fire in Norway Leaves One Dead

A fire in Norway killed one man inside his home.

Missing Woman Found Alive Near Her Home

Maine game wardens located a missing woman Sunday.

Motorcycle Accident Kills Litchfield Man

One man is dead following a motorcycle crash in Litchfield Sunday morning.

Maine Police Called By Man Seeking to Disarm Cannon

The Maine State Police bomb squad is working to clear a Skowhegan home after a man called for help while trying to disable a black-powder cannon by drilling holes in it.

Eels Break Records in Maine, Where They Sell for Big Money

America’s only significant state fishery for baby eels has blown past records for value as high demand from overseas aquaculture companies is driving prices to new heights.

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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.

20 hours ago in Local

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.

20 hours 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.

21 hours ago in Local

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.