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Police in Maine identify human remains found over a decade ago

Police have identified remains that were found in Penobscot County nearly 11 years ago.

Portland city councilor steps down to take job in the Biden administration

A Portland city councilor who previously ran for mayor is stepping down as he moves on to a new job in the U.S. Department of Energy.

New law will require Maine schools to undergo testing for lead in water

A law passed by Maine legislators in 2019 will require all schools to test water fixtures for lead starting next month. 

Maine towns vote on development of retail marijuana stores

Maine towns are proposing ordinances to decide whether to ban or allow recreational marijuana stores because most of the state’s towns still do not permit retail weed sales.

Police charge man accused of damaging Portland storefronts

Police say a man responsible for vandalizing storefronts in Portland was taken into custody.

Opioid addiction treatment services get $2.5 million boost in Northern Maine

Three members of Maine’s congressional delegation have announced a $2.5 million grant to help fight the opioid epidemic in Aroostook County.

Saco police search for gas station robbery suspect

(WGAN) Police in Saco are investigating a robbery that occurred at the Irving Circle K on Portland Road.

Sabattus police search for driver in deadly hit-and-run accident

(WGME) Police are searching for the driver in a hit-and-run accident that took the life of a pedestrian in Sabattus.

Maine man dies in police chase after crashing into pole

PHIPPSBURG, Maine (AP) A Maine man who crashed into a telephone pole during a dangerous police chase on Saturday evening has died.

Maine to get $1M toward cleanup of brownfields

SACO, Maine (AP) Two Maine groups will receive a total of $1 million to help with brownfields cleanup in the state.

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IOC and Saudi Arabia cancel their 12-year deal to host video gaming Esports Olympics in Riyadh

FILE -Olympic Rings are pictured in front of The Olympic House, headquarters of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at the opening of the executive board meeting of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Lausanne, Switzerland, March 28, 2023. (Laurent Gillieron/Keystone via AP, File)

The IOC and Saudi Arabia have canceled their 12-year deal to host the video gaming Esports Olympics in Riyadh in a rare setback for a sports project backed by the oil-rich kingdom.