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$3.5M in loans to help older Mainers pay property taxes

Maine will use $3.5 million in federal money to provide loans to help older residents pay property taxes, Gov. Janet Mills said Wednesday.

Maine Legislature reconvenes for 1st time in new year

The Maine Legislature is ready to start its first session of the year on Wednesday, which will be held with the same safety protocols as last year as COVID-19 continues to spread in the state.

York man who sued over police dog use receives $325K settlement

A man who filed a federal lawsuit that said a police officer violated his constitutional rights by using a police dog during a traffic stop has received a $325,000 settlement in the case.

Police ask for public’s help locating Yarmouth bank robbery suspect

Police are looking for the suspect in a bank robbery in Yarmouth.

Sale of historic Maine wharf finalized; preservation planned

The parties behind the sale and preservation of a historic wharf in Maine said the sale has been finalized.

Maine-based music retailer Bull Moose sold to employees

The longtime Maine-based music retailer Bull Moose is being sold to its 140 employees.

Classes cancelled at Bonny Eagle schools due to “transportation issues”

A Maine school district cancelled classes Tuesday due to what it said are transportation issues. 

Authorities looking for Greene man accused of domestic violence

Maine State Police say they’re searching for a Greene man wanted on a domestic violence charge.

Police search for Shapleigh man believed to be armed and dangerous

Police are searching for a Shapleigh man who is considered armed and dangerous.

Portland City Council approves end to emergency order, instates indoor mask mandate

Portland’s city council voted Monday night to end an emergency order and approve an indoor mask mandate.

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Lindsey Vonn tells the AP she is not yet in position emotionally to decide if she will race again

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Lindsey Vonn is still recovering physically and emotionally from her frightening crash at the Winter Olympics. For now, the tough decisions about the future can wait.

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Janet Mills drops U.S. Senate bid before June 9 primary

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine Gov. Janet Mills on Thursday dropped her bid for the U.S. Senate just weeks before the Democratic…

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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.

17 hours ago in Local

Maine Man’s Body Found Floating in Lake Auburn

Auburn Police say an investigation is still active.