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Foreclosure Protection Law Set for Floor Vote in Legislature

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine legislators will vote on a bill this week aimed at protecting the elderly from tax lien foreclosures

State Wants Input on Effort to Lower Premiums for Mainers

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   The state wants public input on an effort to lower individual health insurance premiums for Mainers

Man Wanted in Murder Investigation in NC Arrested in Bangor

BANGOR, Maine (WGAN)  The Bangor Police Department says a Maine man wanted in connection with a murder investigation in North…

Maine Getting Up To $3.5M For Election Security

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine election officials are deciding how to use up to $3.3 million in federal funds to help increase election security.

Pickup Truck Slides Downhill, Crashes Into Pleasant River

WINDHAM, Maine (AP) — Police in Maine say five men were able to make it to safety after their pickup…

Scarborough Man Arrested Following Police Standoff

SCARBOROUGH, Maine (WGAN)  Scarborough Police say a man has been arrested on multiple charges after a domestic violence incident and a short standoff on Sunday

Maine Congressman Out in Front Ahead of June Primary

Republican U.S. Representative Bruce Poliquin of Maine reports more than $2.2 million in his campaign war chest as Democratic opponents make their case to donors ahead of the June 12 primary.

Group Works to Restore Church Ahead of 200th Anniversary

A Maine nonprofit is working to restore a historic African-American church building ahead of its 200th anniversary.

Two Injured in Portland Crash

PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN) Portland Police are investigating a single car crash that left two people seriously injured

Firefighters Rescue 2 from Apartment Blaze

WESTBROOK, Maine (AP)   Fire officials in Maine are investigating a blaze that destroyed an apartment over the weekend

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Parents Speak Out Against Trans Student on Basketball Team.

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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.

3 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.

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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.

18 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.