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Police arrest 1 of 2 suspects wanted for shooting near Maine Mall

One of two people wanted in connection with a shooting near the Maine Mall last month was arrested Tuesday night.

Popular Market/Bakery Closing Munjoy Hill Location

The business says its shutting the space because its tight quarters have challenged operations over time.

Lewiston Man Hit by Car While Fleeing with Liquor

Lewiston Police says they were sent to an intersection at 1:50 pm Tuesday on a report of a vehicle and pedestrian accident.

Portland Mayor Wants An Ethics Commission

Portland Mayor Mark Dion joined The WGAN Morning News. He discussed the ineffectiveness of the Green New Deal housing rules,…

County Rd Reopened in Gorham After Crash

The road was shut down between Burnham Rd in Gorham, and Gorham Rd in Scarborough.

Police Say Man Shot by Stepbrother in South Portland

Police say the victim went through surgery and is expected to survive.

Man Reportedly Shot Trying To Drive Loader Through Home

Deputies say a resident reported a person stealing a large front-end loader from a gravel pit near their home.

Maine’s Paid Family and Medical Leave act faces legal challenge from Chamber of Commerce, BIW

Maine’s State Chamber of Commerce and shipbuilder Bath Iron Works have filed a suit challenging a provision in the state’s new paid family and medical leave program.

3-vehicle crash in New Hampshire leaves Maine man dead, two others injured

A Maine man was killed in a 3-vehicle crash on I-95 in New Hampshire.

LL Bean Opening Outlet Store in Biddeford

The new LL Bean is expected to open in late April and employ about 30 people.

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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 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.