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Police investigate discovery of two bodies after fire in Great Pond

The bodies of two people were recovered after a fire at a home in Hancock County.

Mother who said school officials hid her teen’s gender expression appeals judge’s dismissal of case

A Maine woman is appealing the dismissal of her lawsuit that accused school officials of encouraging her teen’s gender expression by providing a chest binder and using a new name and pronouns, without consulting her.

Maine man charged with stealing, crashing 2 police cars held without bail

A man charged with crashing two law enforcement vehicles during a police chase that concluded with gunfire from 11 officers should be held without bail until his trial, prosecutors said Monday.

Police seek help in search for teen last seen in Saco

Saco Police are asking for help locating a missing teenager.

Seeking the northern lights was a family affair for this AP photographer

BRUNSWICK, Maine (AP) — Robert Bukaty has covered nearly every type of story and event for The Associated Press in…

Senate President Troy Jackson’s 20-Year Legacy in Maine Politics

Jackson got into politics by helping block the Canadian border in 1998 to protest companies hiring Canadian workers over Maine loggers.
He worked his way up to becoming the Maine Senate President six years ago.

Teen hospitalized after being ejected in wet road crash on I-95 in Bangor

Wet roads are being called a factor in the Bangor crash that ejected and injured a 17-year-old.

York Short-Term Rental Vote Fails

Depending on who you ask this ordinance would have either reduce disruptive behavior or hinder tourism.

Hundreds Score New Rides at Portland’s Allspeed Bike Swap

The Allspeed Bike Swap in Portland saw 600-700 people come to buy or sell a used bike on Saturday.

Community Rallies Through Cornhole Tournament After Lewiston Tragedy

Hundreds of folks on Saturday helped to continue the legacy of the lives lost in the Lewiston mass shooting.

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Platner Calls for Replacement of Democratic Leader After Senate Shutdown Vote

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Schumer and most Democrats voted against the early Republican proposal to move toward ending the shutdown

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Jury Deliberating in Knox County Manslaughter Case

Closing arguments took place on Monday, followed by jury deliberation.

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Layoffs anticipated as part of partnership between Knox County and Two Bridges Jail

Knox County Jail will lay off some staff and no longer house long-term prisoners as the county deals with financial issues.

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Police seek 2 men wanted in ATM jackpotting scheme in Maine

Police in Lincoln County are searching for two suspects wanted for taking money from ATMs back in February.

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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.