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South Portland schools employee leaves state after receiving ‘vile’ message from white supremacist

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The diversity, equity and inclusion coordinator of public schools in South Portland, Maine, has resigned and left the state, saying he fears for his family’s safety after receiving a threatening letter from a white supremacist.

Maine governor says that despite challenges the ‘state is getting stronger every day’

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Democratic Gov. Janet Mills said that despite recent challenges including the deadliest mass shooting in state history and coastal storms that caused millions of dollars in damage, “our state is getting stronger every day.”

Maine lawmakers consider request to give subpoena power to committee investigating mass shooting

A Maine legislative committee considered an emergency request on Monday to grant powers to a panel investigating last year’s Lewiston mass shooting that the state’s governor said are critical to unraveling how the killings unfolded.

Maine man sentenced in drug-related robbery that turned violent

Police have sentenced a Stratton man for his role in a violent home invasion in Rangeley that turned fatal.

Maine police arrest New Hampshire man accused of assaulting child

A New Hampshire man accused of assaulting a 4-year-old boy was taken into custody in Maine.

Officer who shot, killed Dresden man acted in self-defense, Maine AG says

Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey has ruled that a state police detective was justified in shooting an armed Dresden man.

Officials warn Mainers about weak ice following pair of incidents

State and local officials are warning Mainers to be careful when going out on lakes and ponds.

Aroostook county communities prepare for influx of tourists looking to view April’s solar eclipse.

With Maine being one of the only 13 states where the eclipse will be visible, community leaders are currently seeking ways to attract guest to their towns, both temporarily and long-term.

Portland Faces $20M Budget Deficit in 2025

Portland Residents fear the budget shortfall could raise their property taxes and reduce services.

South Portland Police on the hunt for a robbery suspect

Police say the man robbed Key Bank before abandoning a stolen car in South Portland Friday.

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