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Cape Elizabeth gets ready for its silver anniversary of Beach to Beacon 10k

Cape Elizabeth’s 25th anniversary of the TD Beach to Beacon 10k race is happening this year.

Former Portland city councilor, school board member enters race for mayor

Former Portland city councilor Justin Costa has announced he is running for mayor.

Maine governor expands access to abortion later in pregnancy

Democratic Gov. Janet Mills signed a bill into law Wednesday that expands access to abortions later in pregnancy in Maine, joining a half-dozen states that leave it to doctors and patients to make the decision without restrictions on timing.

Weather delays reopening of Portland’s Baxter Boulevard

Baxter Boulevard in Portland will remain closed for another month.

New arrivals: the voices of Portland’s asylum seeker crisis

The city of Portland is in the middle of the biggest Asylum seeker crisis the city has ever seen. Since January 1st, Portland is sheltering over 1,500 asylum seekers mostly from Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Portland Downtown needs help naming its street sweeper

Portland Downtown is holding a contest to help pick out a name for its street sweeper.

Two people charged in Lamoine shooting that left man seriously injured

Two people have been charged with attempted murder after a shooting in Hancock County on Friday night.

Flash flood watch issued and potential for weak tornado Sunday

A flash flood watch has been issued in Maine and is expected to remain through the night as heavy rain moves through New Hampshire and Maine Sunday.

Ten fire departments dispatched to put out fire in Durham

Crews from ten different fire departments responded to a large structure fire in Durham Saturday evening.

Forest Rally Race competitor dead after rally car crash

One person is dead after a rally car crashed into a tree during the annual Forest Rally Race Friday. 

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