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Maine moving business reaches agreement after AG investigation into illegal practices

Maine’s Attorney General says a moving and storage company will pay $125,000 for engaging in illegal business practices, including threatening customers who left negative reviews.

Warmer Maine winters bring earlier maple syrup production

Some Maine maple syrup producers are starting their tree tapping season over a month ahead of schedule due to warmer temperatures this winter.

Man wanted for sex crimes arrested after forcing his way into a York home, police say

Police say a man wanted in connection with a sex crimes case in New Hampshire was arrested after he forced his way into a home in York on Monday.

Mainers must brace for a third storm Wednesday afternoon

Maine is to receive its third winter storm in 6 days this Wednesday with snow expected in the mountains starting in the afternoon.

Over 35,000 without power following Monday’s storm

Monday’s storm left over 35,000 CMP customers without power, the majority of them residing in York where the community saw a mix of rain, snow and ice.

Feds deny emergency call to slow ships, ease whale strikes

The U.S. government has denied a request from a group of environmental organizations to immediately apply proposed ship-speed restrictions in an effort to save a vanishing species of whale.

Cape Elizabeth police, citizens make multiple attempts to return adventurous seal to the ocean

A wayward seal is back in its natural habitat after going on an adventure in Cape Elizabeth during Monday’s snowstorm.

Gov. Mills orders flags to be flown at half-staff following California shooting

Gov. Janet Mills has ordered all U.S. and state of Maine flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of the 10 people who were killed in a shooting at a ballroom dance club in Monterey Park, California.

Man dies after hit-and-run near Maine, New Hampshire line

Police say a man was walking toward Fryeburg when he was struck and killed in a hit-and-run in neighboring Conway, New Hampshire.

Regal Cinemas set to close Brunswick location

Regal Cinemas is set to close its Brunswick location as soon as February after parent company Cineworld, filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy in September.

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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.

17 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.

17 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.

18 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.