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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

Audit: State Shouldn’t Use Federal Funds for Psych Hospital

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   The state auditor says Maine should stop following legal advice to use millions of dollars in federal funds for a psychiatric hospital that’s lost federal certification

Woman to be Sentenced for Role in Drug Killing in Maine

HOULTON, Maine (AP)   A Massachusetts woman is due to be sentenced this week after pleading guilty to felony murder and robbery in drug-related killing in northern Maine

Mainers Saddened By Mrs. Bush Ailments

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Republican Maine Gov. Paul LePage says he and his wife are keeping former first lady Barbara Bush and the Bush family in their prayers.

Woman Arrested for Trespassing Into a Home

A woman who appeared to be intoxicated and disoriented entered a home in Cornish Saturday night.

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.

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