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Maine Sending $2 Million to School Systems for Homeless Students

The funding will keep students and families in their existing homes or provide new housing.

Millions of dollars coming to Maine to support housing for homeless, domestic violence survivors

Sen. Susan Collins says Maine will benefit from more than $22 million set aside for homeless services.

Police suspect speed played a role in deadly crash on I-95 in Sidney

A Gardiner man was killed in a crash on I-95 Thursday morning.

Rockland Police: Four Arrested After Dug Deal Turns Violent

Rockland Police were called to a downtown parking on a report of a woman being robbed at knifepoint

82-Year-Old Man Charged Eliot, Maine Hit-And-Run

The Eliot Police Department says officers were called to a report of a girl found unconscious in a ditch.

Maine Washing Delegation Happy with Ceasefire, Although Snags Exist

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that a “last-minute crisis” with Hamas was holding up Israeli approval.

Life-Threatening Injuries After Car-Semi Head-On Crash Near Belfast

Deputies say the driver was ejected from his car and sustained life-threatening injuries.

Man Dies in Crash After Police Chase in Woolwich

Deputies say the man was ejected from the car during the crash.

Biden administration withdraws rules to save endangered whales from collisions

The federal government is withdrawing a proposal that would require more ships to slow down in East Coast waters to try to save a vanishing species of whale, officials said Wednesday.

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.

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7 hours ago in Local

Augusta Police Look for Missing Man

Police say Zachary Allen was reported missing by his family Tuesday.

7 hours ago in Local

Portland Police Establish Downtown Constable Program

The department says the constables will serve as a uniformed, but non-law-enforcement presence in public areas.

8 hours ago in Local

New Jetport Flight Path to Address Noise Complaints from South Portland

The new change is meant to address long held complaints of booming aircraft noise by South Portland residents.

11 hours ago in National, Trending

Wildfires across Georgia and Florida have destroyed nearly 50 homes and are forcing evacuations

Wildfires burning across the southeastern U.S. forced more people to flee Wednesday after destroying nearly 50 homes in Georgia and causing some schools closings as drought and winds fueled flames.

12 hours ago in Local

Lewiston apartment building hit by gunfire in overnight shooting

Three men accused of firing shots that struck an apartment building in Lewiston overnight Wednesday morning are facing charges.