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District That Vowed to Punish Walkout Students Alters Stance

Officials with a Maine school district that had warned students not to participate in a national gun violence protest are changing their position.

Maine Giving Out Grants to Protect Community Forest Health

The state of Maine’s community forest program is awarding grants to local governments, non-profit groups and others to develop and maintain strategies that protect the woods.

Portland city vehicle involved in deadly pedestrian crash on Congress

Portland police are investigating a deadly pedestrian crash involving a city vehicle, officials said.

One hurt in South Bristol shooting ​

Dispatchers confirmed one person was hurt during a shooting in South Bristol Friday night.

Federal Grant Would Replace Structurally Deficient Bridges

Three Maine bridges will be replaced thanks to a $10.8 million federal grant.

Governor Says He Offered Job to Trump Aide Accused of Abuse

Maine Gov. Paul LePage says he offered a job back to a former staffer who was accused of domestic abuse.

Maine Man Enters Guilty Plea Following 8-Year Fraud Scheme

Federal prosecutors say a Maine man has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $4 million from investors and failing to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in federal taxes.

Funeral For Girl Allegedly Beaten to Death Held in NY

A 10-year-old girl who was beaten to death in Maine was remembered in the state where she was born.

Police Investigate Death of Man Struck By Snow Hauler

Police in Maine’s largest city are investigating a fatal crash involving a city-owned commercial vehicle that resulted in the death of a man.

Collins-backed push to keep criminals from guns progresses

A gun safety bill supported by Maine’s Republican senator is now progressing in both houses of Congress.

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74-Year-Old Kennebec County Woman Missing Since Halloween

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Deputies have released a missing person alert for Bonnie Frappie.

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New York City Murder Suspect Arrested on E-Scooter in Maine

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The U.S. Marshals Service says its investigation indicated the suspect was living in Maine.

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Democratic Maine Rep. Jared Golden won’t seek reelection in competitive US House district

Maine Democratic Rep. Jared Golden, who represents one of the most competitive U.S. House districts in the country, said Wednesday he will not seek reelection.

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1 person in custody after shooting in Cape Elizabeth

One person was taken into custody in connection with a shooting Wednesday afternoon in Cape Elizabeth.

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Portland Passes $19.00 Minimum Wage by Wide Margin

Almost 63 percent of Portland voters cast a ballot to increase Portland's minimum wage.