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UMaine System Increasing Tuition by Nearly 3 Percent in Fall

ORONO, Maine (AP)   Tuition is going up a little less than 3 percent around the University of Maine System this coming fall

Former Publisher Apologizes Over Harassment Allegations

KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine (AP)   The former owner of a Maine magazine who was accused of sexual misconduct has apologized for “lines that were crossed.”

Critics Argue Against Planned Power Project

Opponents of a proposed 145-mile transmission line say the project will not save Maine residents money and create jobs as promised.

The Latest: Maine Lawmakers Overturns Veto of Pot Sales Bill

Lawmakers have returned to the Maine Statehouse to address gubernatorial vetoes on bills, including commercial pot sales.

Brewing Company Pitches ‘Brewtel’ Concept for Development

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Maine’s largest brewery says it wants to build a “bretwel”–a hotel catering to lovers of craft beer

A Taste Of Summer

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The time has finally arrived for Mainers to reconnect with a long, lost friend — the sun.…

Fire Department Puts Out Help-Wanted Sign

OWLS HEAD, Maine (AP) _ A coastal Maine fire department is so desperate to find new firefighters that it has taken to posting signs saying that they need more firefighters.

Former Maine Man Sentenced to Life in Prison on Child Sex Abuse Charges

PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN)  A former Wells man has been sentenced to life in prison on child sex abuse charges

Senators Say NOAA Should Prioritize Warming Gulf of Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Maine’s U.S. senators are calling on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to focus more research on the warming temperatures of the Gulf of Maine

Disqualified Candidate Files Appeal with State Supreme Court

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A would-be Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine is appealing a lower court’s decision to remove him from the ballot over allegations of invalid signatures on his ballot petition

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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.

7 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.

7 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.

7 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.

22 hours 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.