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State investigators will not file charges in Lisbon football hazing scandal

The district attorney’s office says it will not be filing charges in connection with allegations of hazing among student athletes on Lisbon High School’s football team.

Man who stabbed co-worker to death in Waterville sentenced to 65 years

A Maine man who pleaded guilty to murder for stabbing his co-worker to death has been sentenced to 65 years behind bars.

Maine AG Frey Files Lawsuit Against Oil Companies

Attorney General Aaron Frey announced the lawsuit Tuesday against five oil giants and the American Petroleum Institute

Sanford State Lawmaker Charged with Dom. Assault to Serve Term

Republican Representative Lucas Lanigan of Sanford posted on social media that he’s deeply humbled by the trust placed in him

National Rabbis Call for Boycott of Portland

The petition asked the public to avoid spending money in Portland until the city reverses its decision.

Maine man faces attempted murder, assault charges in connection with woman’s death in Belgrade

One man has been charged with attempted murder after a shooting in Belgrade Sunday morning that sent one woman to the hospital.

Police identify 84-year-old victim in fatal Bangor fire

A deadly fire in Bangor is under investigation.

Precipitation in Maine on Thanksgiving – But Rain or Snow?

AccuWeather senior meteorologist Joe Lundberg says we’ll likely get both snow and rain

UNE Offering Free Tuition to High Performing/Lower Income Students

UNE says it will provide free tuition to high-performing high school graduating students from all states

Maine Lobstermen Lawsuit Over Boat Monitoring Tossed

The rule requires lobstermen with federal fishing permits to put monitors on their boats, which tracks their location.

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Maine’s King Among Senators to Break Shutdown Deadlock

The Senate voted 60-40 to move toward passing compromise legislation to fund the government

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Mills Slams Trump Administration’s Move to Block SNAP Benefits

Mills made the statement Sunday after the Supreme Court late Friday temporarily blocked a lower court’s order for SNAP funding to be distributed.

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Wells Police Investigate Rash of Overnight Vehicle Burglaries

Police are asking Wells residents and businesses in the area to review any available video footage.

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Dixfield Sawmill Heavily Damaged by Fire

The Maine Fire Marshal's Office assisted with the investigation.

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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.