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Old-school toboggans take the spotlight in Maine

There are nearly 400 teams signed up for the event.

High levels of lead detected at several Lewiston schools

The schools say they are committed to keeping students and staff safe from any potential lead in the water.

Governor Mills says the state of Maine could cover “every last dollar” of students enrolling in Community College

The governor is hoping by paying students Community College bills they will stay and work in Maine in critically needed industries

Cumberland County residents encouraged to participate in affordable housing survey

If you live in Cumberland County and have been affected by the housing crisis you are encouraged to take this survey

A woman’s death in Pembrook ruled a homicide

Police responded to the report of an unresponsive woman and found her dead. They say it was no accident.

Man shot after being removed twice from Portland bar

Portland police are investigating a shooting in the city’s Old Port.

COVID hospitalizations drop again in Maine

The number of people in Maine’s hospitals with COVID-19 has dropped below 300 for the first time since November.

Lawsuit against Maine utility withdrawn, could be refiled

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A cybersecurity expert has withdrawn a lawsuit that accused the parent company of Maine’s largest utility of bid rigging, but vowed to file a new complaint soon.

Maine Gov. delivers State of the State address

(AP) Maine Gov. Janet Mills is proposing to return to the people half of an anticipated $822 million surplus to the people.

Fire erupts at large Bar Harbor hotel closed for winter

BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP) Part of a large hotel in Bar Harbor caught fire Thursday, with flames shooting through the roof and smoke visible from miles away.

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Greater Portland Metro Unveils High Frequency Bus Service to Westbrook, Gorham

It would be the first of its kind rapid-transit service in the state.

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Windham Crash Leads Pickup to Careen into Building

Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the crash.

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Maine Man’s Body Found Floating in Lake Auburn

Auburn Police say an investigation is still active.

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Maine lawmakers fail to overturn governor’s veto of data center moratorium

The Maine legislature has upheld the governor's veto of what would have been a first-in-the-nation moratorium on large data centers.

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Police looking for Oxford County woman last seen on Monday

Police are asking for help locating a missing Waterford woman.