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Sea Dogs founding president, general manager dies after lengthy illness

The Portland Sea Dogs have announce the death of the team’s founding president and general manager.

Maine combats catalytic converter thefts with new law

A state law aimed at preventing the theft of catalytic converters goes into effect next month.

Portland prepares to host National Governor’s Association semi-annual meeting

Governor’s from across the nation will meet in Portland on Wednesday for the semi-annual meeting of the National Governor’s Association.

Portland Water District reminds residents not to paint fire hydrants

Officials in Portland are warning residents not to paint fire hydrants in the city.

Rep. Chellie Pingree tests positive for COVID-19

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s congresswoman has tested positive for COVID-19, becoming the final member of the state’s congressional delegation to contract the virus.

Plantiffs in lawsuit against vaccine mandate must reveal identities, says judge

The workers have so far remained anonymous, but on Thursday, a federal appeals court in Boston rejected a motion by the workers and gave them until Friday to file an amended complaint with their names, the Portland Press-Herald reported.

Rep. Golden hopes to secure funding for Auburn Airport expansion

In addition to the possibility of passenger rail service there may soon be passenger air service in Auburn

State seeks public input on study to bring passenger rail to Lewiston-Auburn

Soon you may be able to hop a train to Lewiston/Auburn

Man taken to hospital with gunshot wound after Waterville shooting

A man was taken to the hospital in shooting in Waterville

Plane crash at Portland Jetport shuts down runway; both passengers hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries

The Portland Jetport was closed Friday afternoon while emergency crews responded to a plane crash.

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Ohtani is unanimous MVP for 4th time in winning NL honor as Judge edges Raleigh for 3rd AL accolade

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Shohei Ohtani likes winning Most Valuable Player awards. He loves winning the World Series even more. The two-way Japanese star did both for a second season in a row for the Los Angeles Dodgers, earning his fourth career MVP on Thursday night while unanimously earning the National League honor.

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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.

18 hours ago in Features, Trending

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.