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Middle school student charged after “suspicious device” reported on Gray-New Gloucester school bus

An 11-year-old boy has been charged with terrorizing after what police say was a suspicious device was found on a Gray-New Gloucester school bus.

November Maine Ballot Measure Seeks $30 Mil. for Trails

The latest Pan Atlantic Poll shows 51 percent support for the bond, which is the first of its kind in the state.

Effort Underway to Get Red Flag Law on Maine Ballot

The effort comes after a bill in the State Legislature this spring to establish a red flag law never gained traction.

Majority of Mainers support limits on PAC donations, according to polling

A new survey shows strong support in Maine for limiting contributions to political action committees.

Lewiston man sentenced for sending racist death threats

A Maine man who admitted to sending racist death threats to a Black family living in his Lewiston apartment complex, will spend two-and-a-half years in prison.

Poll Shows Support for Limiting Donations to PACs

The latest poll shows nearly 70 percent support for setting a $5,000 limit on donations to PACs that spend money to support or defeat candidates.

One person in critical condition after shooting in Bangor; suspect in custody

A Mississippi man is facing charges in connection with a shooting in Bangor Tuesday night.

Court sentences Portland man for drug, weapons charges

A Portland man will serve 15 years in prison after pleading guilty in federal court to drug and weapon charges as well as failing to appear before the court.

Sale Of Central Maine Power To Proceed Without Review

Regulators voted 2-1 Tuesday to waive a review of the deal in which Spanish energy giant Iberdrola.

Postal service abandons plans to consolidate Maine mail facilities

Maine Sen. Susan Collins says a postal service facility in Hampden will remain open.

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Flight cancellations and delays worsen as government shutdown drags on

The pain Americans are facing at airports across the country is expected to get worse this week if Congress is unable to reach a deal to reopen the federal government.

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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.