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Car Crash at Portland Jetport Injures Two

Two people are seriously injured after a crash Sunday morning.

Mainers Get Dirty, and 2 Get Hitched, at Event in Waterville

Hundreds of Mainers got dirty, and one couple got hitched.

Comment From Ranked-Choice Hearing Underscores Legal Concern

A comment during supreme court arguments on ranked-choice voting offers a window into where many fear that things are headed  more legal challenges.

Audit: More Oversight Needed Over Federal Welfare Dollars

Maine’s state auditor is calling for tighter oversight of federal welfare dollars.

Collins Says US Air Strikes Justified, King Advises Caution

Maine’s U.S. senators are taking different approaches in the wake of U.S. air strikes in Syria.

DOC confirms inmate death at Maine State Prison

The Department of Corrections confirmed the death of an inmate at Maine State Prison Saturday

Apartment Building Catches Fire in Westbrook

Firefighters saved two people from a burning apartment building in Westbrook.

Audit: Maine Likely Paid Unemployment to Unqualified People

A state audit says Maine must strengthen oversight to ensure it’s only paying unemployment claims to active job-seekers.

Death of Prisoner Reported to AG, State Police in Maine

The Maine Department of Corrections says it has reported the death of a prisoner to the Office of the Maine Attorney General and Maine State Police.

Down East Town to Celebrate Fish Migration, Fried Smelts

A tiny Maine town will soon celebrate fisheries, environmental conservation and the spring by feasting on hundreds of fried smelts.

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Portland police say parents won’t press charges after student grabbed while walking to school

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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

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

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Text Messages Show Maine Border Patrol Agent Bragged About Chicago Shooting

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

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Portland Jetport Bracing for Cancellations with Air Traffic Reduction Order

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

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Police Looking for 17-Year-Old Missing Since Sunday

Officers say Mary Hembree was supposed to be spending the night with friends in Brewer.