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State Representative Ken Fredette proposes bill to restrict social media for those under 16

Ken Fredette proposed a bill that would prevent children under 16 from signing up to social media accounts.

Maine Lawmaker Laurel Libby speaks out after facing censure after viral post on transgender athletes

In a recent interview on WGAN’s “Inside Maine,” State Representative Laurel Libby discussed the fallout from her viral Facebook post about a transgender athlete in Maine’s girls’ high school sports. The post sparked national attention and led to her censure by Democratic colleagues.

Health experts are urging Mainers to get vaccinated as Measles cases rise in the U.S.

Health officials are urging Mainers to get vaccinated as Measels cases are on the rise throughout the country. Texas has…

Gun safety group gathers signatures to get red flag law on Maine state ballot

A group has gathered enough signatures to get a red flag law on the Maine state ballot in November.

Maine babies will get Social Security numbers in hospital after Trump admin directive condemned

he acting head of the Social Security Administration on Friday rescinded and apologized for an order that would have required Maine parents to register their newborns for Social Security numbers at a federal office rather than the hospital.

Sex Offender Accused of Chasing People in Brunswick Parking Lot

Officers say they were called to the scene at the Circle K on Bath Road.

Maine Turnpike Authority Drops Gorham Connector Project

The Maine Department of Transportation will now take the lead to find a solution for traffic congestion

Former bus driver indicted on 33 child endangerment counts for October bus crash in Minot

The driver of a school bus that crashed in Minot last year, injuring 16 students, has been charged with endangering children.

10 students, 1 adult who became ill at Scarborough school treated at local hospitals

10 students and 1 adult at Wentworth School in Scarborough were taken to local hospitals after they reported feeling ill Thursday morning.

Expansion of Wells Amtrack Station Underway

The upgrade will allow Amtrak Downeaster trains from opposite directions to board passengers simultaneously.

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Otisfield man charged with making bomb threat toward elementary school

A man from Otisfield is accused of making a bomb threat directed at a local elementary school.

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Central Maine Power’s rate change request met with criticism from public advocate

Central Maine Power is again requesting a rate change after its previous request was turned down by regulators.

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Waldoboro Police Looking for Missing Man

Officers first announced the man was missing last Friday.

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New Scam Targets Mainers With QR Code for Payments

The message included a QR code with payment instructions and a list of violations.

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Bates College Lifts Shelter-In-Place as Lewiston Police Search for Armed Man

Students at Bates College in Lewiston were told to shelter-in-place Thursday afternoon due to reports of a man with a gun.