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175,000 student loan borrowers in Maine qualify for student debt forgiveness

Roughly 175,000 student loan borrowers in Maine qualify the President’s student debt forgiveness plan.

Maine State Police leader announces retirement

The leader of the Maine State Police has announced his retirement.

Search for Portland’s Christmas tree kicks off

The City of Portland has launched its search for a Christmas tree.

Maine Uber driver accused of sexually assaulting woman in Bangor

An Uber driver in Bangor is accused of sexually assaulting a passenger.

Jay paper mill to close in 2023

The Androscoggin Mill in Jay will be closing next year, eliminating 230 jobs in the area.

Series of meetings scheduled to discuss new flight paths for LifeFlight helicopters

The public is getting a chance to weigh in on proposed low-level flight paths for LifeFlight helicopters.

Maine lobstering group files appeal over new federal rules to protect whales

The Maine Lobstermen’s Association has filed an appeal over new federal rules aimed at protecting endangered whales.

Lewiston police searching for shooting suspect who is considered armed and dangerous

Police are searching for a man wanted in connection with a shooting that happened in Lewiston.

Broken fence to blame for fatal accident on Scarborough cliff walk

A Georgia woman who was rushed to the hospital in critical condition after falling about 30 feet from a cliff walk in Scarborough has died.

Trial to begin for Gardiner man charged in fatal shooting in 2020

Jury selection gets underway this week for the trial of a man accused of fatally shooting one person and seriously injuring another in Gardiner.

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Rumford Police Arrest Repeat Offender for Check Fraud

Officers say 40-year-old Rex Allen Call, Jr. was arrested Thursday

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UMaine Police Issue Campus Warning in Domestic Violence Search

They say harassment was first reported Monday, but the case was elevated Thursday.

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Bribery scheme involving inmate leads to indictments for three former York County corrections officers

Three former corrections officers at York County Jail accused of accepting money from an inmate have been indicted.

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Doritos and Cheetos dial back the bright orange in new versions without artificial ingredients

PepsiCo said Thursday it's launching toned-down versions of its bright orange snacks that won't have any artificial colors or flavors. Doritos and Cheetos Simply NKD will hit store shelves on Dec. 1.

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Blue Origin launches huge rocket carrying twin NASA spacecraft to Mars

Blue Origin launched its huge New Glenn rocket Thursday with a pair of NASA spacecraft destined for Mars. It was only the second flight of the rocket that Jeff Bezos' company and NASA are counting on to get people and supplies to the moon.