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Portland community members protest ‘It’s Ok to be white’ banner displayed in park

A banner reading “it’s OK to be white” in Portland’s Congress Square Park has been denounced by several city councilors and caused dozens of community members to join anti-racism protests in the same park. 

High-speed chase in Maine midcoast ends with charges for teenage driver

Two teenagers were taken into custody after a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle that started in Wiscasset.

IRS: $850 economic relief payment checks not taxable

The IRS says the $850 relief checks Mainers received are not subject to federal taxes. The agency made the announcement…

Walmart settles with Ellsworth and Falmouth over tax appeal

Walmart has settled with two Maine towns after contesting its tax bills.

Maine spending committee agrees on supplemental budget

The Maine Legislature’s spending committee reached a unanimous agreement on a supplemental budget that funds operations through the end of June, raising hopes that the bipartisan spirit will continue as lawmakers tackle the governor’s proposed $10.3 billion budget.

Family of missing Maine man ups reward for information

The reward for a Maine man who went missing from a psychiatric facility in June has been raised.

Pittsfield man charged with terrorizing in connection with threat made to local business

A Maine man accused of threatening to “shoot up” a business where he previously worked was arrested.

Windham police officer hurt in chase involving 16-year-old

A Windham police officer was hurt in a chase on Route 302 Wednesday night.

IRS: Mainers who received $850 relief checks shouldn’t file taxes just yet

The Internal Revenue Service is working to determine whether the $850 economic relief checks distributed in Maine last year are federally taxable.

Mainer pleads guilty to cheating Paycheck Protection Program

A Maine man pleaded guilty to submitting fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program loan applications for which he received more than $1 million, some of which was used for a down payment on a sailboat.

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President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption

President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks.

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Pirates ace Paul Skenes wins first Cy Young Award and Tigers star Tarik Skubal goes back-to-back

The 23-year-old Paul Skenes capped his blistering rise to stardom by capturing the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday night. The Pittsburgh Pirates ace was a unanimous choice by the Baseball Writers' Association of America, the honor coming minutes after Skubal won baseball's premier pitching prize in the American League for the second straight year as the anchor of the Detroit Tigers.

16 hours ago in Local

Wood Leaves Senate Race for House Seat in Maine Election Shakeup

Jordan Wood withdrew from the Senate race to seek Maine’s 2nd Congressional District seat.

16 hours ago in Local

Police Looking for Stolen Trailer North of Augusta

Police say the 20-foot trailer was last seen on the evening of November 6th parked along Augusta Road.

17 hours ago in Local

5 Injured in Androscoggin County Crash, Driver Partially Ejected

The roadway was temporarily closed while emergency personnel cleared the scene and investigated the crash.