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Maine Wants to Return Salmon, Herring to Historic Habitat

A Maine state project aims to bring salmon and river herring back to a tributary of one of the state’s major rivers.

Maine OKs New Regional Centers Serving School Districts

Maine says new regional service centers will provide another way for school districts to share programs and services for students.

Maine Democrats target GOP Gov. LePage at party convention

Some of the Democrats seeking the opportunity to replace Maine’s bombastic Republican governor couldn’t resist teeing off on him at the Maine Democratic Party convention.

Missing Man’s Body Found in Woods

The Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office believes a body found in the woods of West Bath is that of 70 year-old Edward Barrett.

Firefighters Fix Leaking Railcar in South Portland

A gas leak in South Portland has put one train car out of commission.

Ferry Rates Skyrocket in Isleboro

The Maine Department of Transportation has denied Isleboro’s request to delay a ferry rate increase.

Maine Lobsterman Found Dead in the Ocean

The U.S. Coast Guard says a lobsterman has died while fishing near Marshall Island in Jericho Bay off Stonington.

Maine turkey hunt enters final 2 weeks of spring

Maine’s annual spring turkey hunt is entering its final two weeks of the year.

Maine Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff Following Texas Massacre

Governor LePage has ordered all American and State of Maine flags to be flown at half-staff, following the school shooting in Texas Friday morning.

Company Files Lawsuit Against Housing Project Developers

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   A Vermont construction company has filed a lawsuit against the developers involved in a stalled housing project in Maine, saying the developers have been “playing a shell game” to avoid paying their bills

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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.

17 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.

17 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.

17 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.

1 day ago in Local

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.