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Maine man charged after allegedly making threat directed at Gorham daycare, causing police standoff

A man accused of making threats to a local daycare was taken into custody after a standoff in Gray.

Golden Bill Would Moves Fed Agencies Out of Washington D.C.

The measure would bar new construction, renovation, or lease renewal of agencies headquartered in the D.C

Sen Collins Voices Disapproval Of Pardons by Both Trump, Biden

Collins chided both sides for their actions. 

Sen King Votes Against Hegseth for Defense Secretary

King joined the 12 Democrats on the committee in opposing Hegseth

New federal data shows Maine’s child welfare agency is moving against national trends

A federal report shows Maine is finding more child abuse and neglect than most other states, but not necessarily keeping children any safer.

Maine AG signs on to lawsuit challenging Trump’s move to end birthright citizenship

Maine’s Attorney General is joining a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship.

Police: Footprints in Snow Led to Man Who Burglarized 20+ Cars

Officers say they got a call about an attempted car break-in on McKeen Street at 2:30 am Sunday.

Police Shoot Man with Machete on Merrymeeting Bridge in Topsham

Police say they tracked down Joseph Mendez at Merrymeeting Bridge

Maine ACLU Joins Lawsuit Against Trump Executive Order

A statement from the ACLU of Maine says birthright citizenship is guaranteed in the 14th Amendment.

East Millinocket Police Say Vehicle Airborne 100 Ft+ in Crash

The driver had to be extricated with the jaws of life with serious injuries.

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Democratic senate candidate Graham Platner hires new manager to run campaign

Deputy Director of the Maine People’s Alliance Ben Chin has been hired to replace Platner's short-lived campaign director Kevin Brown.

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Parents Speak Out Against Trans Student on Basketball Team.

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.

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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.