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Bangor Police Investigating Stabbing

BANGOR, Maine (WGAN)  Bangor Police say they are investigating a stabbing that happened in the city on Tuesday

Official: Maine Has Money, Plan for Ranked-Choice Voting

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine’s top election official says he has the money and plans to allow voters to rank candidates in the June primary

Police: Portland Man Killed in Accident, Passenger Seriously Injuried

Portland police say one person is dead following a crash on Sunday on Congress Street.

Maine Lawmakers Head to Statehouse for Last Official Day

Maine lawmakers are going to decide whether they need to stay in Augusta a bit longer this year.

Judge Will Hear Case of Student Poet from Zambia

A federal judge will hear arguments in the case of an immigrant high school poet who is suing to compete in a government-funded national poetry competition.

Committee Approves ‘Red Flag’ Gun Bill

Maine legislators have endorsed a bill that could temporarily keep “high risk” individuals from possessing firearms.

Town Votes to End Traffic Congestion Lawsuit With State

A majority of residents have voted to end a Maine town’s lawsuit with the state over summer traffic congestion.

Maine Game Wardens Find Home for Orphaned Bear Cub

CARIBOU, Maine (AP)   Maine game wardens have found a new home for an orphaned black bear cub

Effort to Change Ballot Questions Dies

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A push to change Maine’s constitution to require citizen referendum campaigns to gather signatures from both congressional districts is dead

Maine Lawmakers Head to Statehouse for Last Official Day

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine lawmakers are going to decide whether they need to stay in Augusta for extra days this year

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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.

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Gov. Mills directs Maine DHHS to fully fund SNAP benefits for November

Gov. Janet Mills announced Friday that Maine will fully fund SNAP benefits for the month of November.

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The text messages came to light in federal court this week.

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The Jetport is encouraging passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport.

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