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In-person absentee voting underway in Portland

In-person absentee voting began in Portland on Tuesday.

Witness tampering charge to stick for Maine man accused in 2019 murder

An Augusta man charged in the killing of a Richmond man in 2019 will also face a charge of witness tampering.

Sunday hunting ban up for consideration by Maine Supreme Court

A 140-year ban on Sunday hunting in Maine is being challenged, with the state’s highest court taking up the issue this week.

At least two hurt in Lewiston brawl

At least two people went to the hospital after a large fight in Lewiston over the weekend.

Car drives through fence at Maine airport, briefly disrupting operations, officials say

(AP) A car crashed through a fence at Maine’s busiest airport, traveled on a service road alongside a runway and then was abandoned, causing a brief disruption, officials said.

Pilot found dead after New Hampshire plane crash

Dive teams found the pilot’s body in 60 feet of water in Lake Winnipesaukee on Sunday following the Saturday night crash.

Tim Wakefield, Beloved Red Sox Pitcher, Dies at 57

Wakefield played for the Red Sox from 1995 to 2011, and his 186 victories are third in team history. He is also second in games pitched (590), first in innings pitched (3,006), and second in strikeouts (2,046).

Portland Jetport Shuts Down Briefly After Vehicle Crashes Through Fence

The Portland Jetport closed briefly Sunday Morning when a car crashed through the fence onto airport property

Maine Marathon Raises Funds for Local Charities

Since 1997, the Maine Marathon has raised over $6 million for local charities and didn’t stop this year.

Central Maine Community College Sees Enrollment Spike

Central Maine Community College (CMCC) has seen a 26% increase in early fall enrollment this year, compared to last year. This is the largest enrollment growth of any community college in Maine.

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