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Maine’s State of Civil Emergency to end in a few weeks, per Governor Mills

After well over a year, Governor Janet Mills says Maine’s State of Civil Emergency will expire at the end of the month.

Bull Moose to rehire employees at New Hampshire location following backlash

A Maine-based retailer of music, movies and video games is apologizing after laying off employees at it’s location in Salem, New Hampshire.

Maine bill aims to give young people a shot at home ownership by reducing student debt

The Maine Legislature has passed a bill to help bring down student loan debt, with the goal of getting young…

Parts of Maine now experiencing drought conditions

Most of Maine is now experiencing moderate drought or unusually dry conditions, as a lack of steady rain persists.

Old Town man dies in wreck on I-95 in Bangor

A man is dead after a crash early Friday morning on I-95 south in Bangor.

Maine House approves bill to shutter youth prison

(AP) The Maine House has approved a bill to close the state’s only prison for youthful offenders within two years.

Suds and sports: Vaccination clinics target younger Mainers

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s COVID-19 vaccination clinics are targeting young people at baseball games and breweries.

Portland PD investigating rash of assaults

Portland Police are investigating a series of recent assaults in the city to determine if they’re connected.

Member of Portland’s City Charter Commission under fire for calling city manager a white supremacist

A newly-elected member of Portland’s City Charter Commission is facing a stern rebuke from city leadership for repeatedly calling the city manager a white supremacist.

Maine receives millions to improve COVID-19 health equity among vulnerable groups

Maine’s Department of Health and Human Services has been awarded more than $32 million to address coronavirus-related health disparities.

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

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Route 1 in Saco Friday morning.

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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.