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Storm Later in Week to Melt Some Snow in Maine, Portland

Temperatures have been below normal for the past three weeks or so.

UMaine System to Cut Budget with Projected Shortfall

The projected deficit is a result of several challenges.

Iconic Loon Population Up in Maine

Maine is home to a few thousand of the distinctive black-and-white waterbirds.

Man Faces Attempted Murder from Dixmont Shooting

Penobscot County deputies say they received a call reporting a man was out of control and recklessly firing a gun.

Fire Destroys Home, Injures People in Limestone

Firefighters say crews arrived at 65 High Street at 8:21 pm to find the home fully engulfed in flames.

Mainers rally behind local Somali community in wake of POTUS comments

The event comes after comments about the community in recent weeks from President Trump, calling Somalis “garbage” and saying he doesn’t want them in the country.

Judge sides with Maine, 19 other states in suit against Trump administration over FEMA funding

The states sued the administration this past July over the ending of FEMA’s “Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities” (BRIC) program.

Sherriff’s Office Locates Missing Milford Man

In a statement last night, the sheriff’s office found Bruyette and his well-being was verified. 

Lincoln County man dies when car crashes into river in Whitefield

A 67-year-old Maine man is dead after his car landed upside down in a river in Whitefield.

Human remains discovered in tent in Portland

Portland Police are investigating the discovery of human remains in a tent on Friday.

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The sister of one of the victims killed in the Lewiston mass shooting is suing the U.S. government and claiming the tragedy could have been prevented.

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Mainers will have a chance to share their feedback for the wording of a ballot question about transgender athletes.

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Bill that prevents collection agencies from garnishing wages for Mainers with medical debt to become law

Gov. Janet Mills has signed a bill into law that bans liens on homes and wage garnishments for people with medical debt.

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UK government blocks rapper Ye from entering Britain to headline festival

The rapper formerly known as Kanye West has been barred from entering the U.K., where he was scheduled to perform at the Wireless Festival in July. It came after government officials condemned Ye's history of antisemitic remarks. The festival's organizers confirmed the ban and said the entire three-day festival was being canceled as a result.