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Maine dad sues school system over mask mandate

BANGOR, Maine (AP) A father is suing in federal court over a mask mandate imposed on his 12-year-old daughter in the Winslow school system.

Theatre cuts season short after surge of refund requests over Vaccination Policy

Other venues across the country are requiring proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or a negative test to attend. Imposing the requirement backfired for one Venue in Maine.

Chellie Pingree has a new challenger for the Republican Nomination

Ed Thelander is Retired Navy SEAL from Bristol joined WGAN’s Inside Maine on Saturday, August 28 with host Aaron Chadbourne…

Juvenile charged after shooting in Portland that left victim in critical condition

Portland police have arrested the suspect in a shooting in the city’s East Bayside neighborhood.

35-year police veteran chosen to lead Maine Capitol Police six months after former chief’s resignation

Maine’s Capitol Police has a new chief to replace the previous one, who stepped down after coming under scrutiny for posts on social media.

Pedestrian struck and killed by vehicle at Hannaford in Falmouth

A pedestrian was hit and killed in front of the Falmouth Hannaford on Friday.

Casco woman killed in Litchfield rollover crash

A Casco woman was killed in a rollover crash on Thursday night in Litchfield.

Maine reports 267 coronavirus cases, 2 deaths

(AP) The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported 267 additional cases of COVID-19 and two new deaths Friday.

Health care workers file lawsuit against state of Maine, Gov. Mills

(AP) A group of health care workers in Maine has filed a class-action lawsuit against the state, Democratic Gov. Janet Mills and health networks with a complaint that a requirement to vaccinate against COVID-19 violates religious freedom.

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Head-on crash on Route 1 in Saco leaves motorcyclist dead

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Police renew search for Hancock County man reported missing in 2017

A search is planned in Hancock County in connection with a missing person case from 2017.

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Turner Man Arrested in Connection with Lewiston Shooting

According to Lewiston police, they responded to reports of a shooting Thursday afternoon at 235 Bartlett Street. No injuries were reported. 

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Collins Breaks with Republicans to Vote to Shut Down Iran War

She joined GOP Kentucky Senator Rand Paul to back the measure

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No Injuries, Schools Secure After Shots Fired in Lewiston

The Lewiston School Superintendent said that police had informed them of the shooting.