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Police in Portland investigate 2nd non-fatal shooting this week

Portland Police are searching for the suspect involved in the second non-fatal shooting in the city this week.

Man pays off ticket nearly 42 years after it was issued by York police

YORK, Maine (AP) A man has finally paid off a nearly 42-year-old Maine parking ticket.

Maine Board of Ed to make call on kids’ return to class

The Maine Department of Education says it will be determining when students return to classrooms, not local school boards.

Biddeford woman rams multiple vehicles while trying to flee police

Portland police say a driver who tried to flee from officers ended up ramming several cars before her own vehicle caught on fire.

Maine attorney general to review 2007 police shooting

Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey has agreed to review the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old during a confrontation with a police officer more than a decade ago.

Governor allows secret ballot vote in lieu of town meetings

Maine communities that conduct business during town meetings are preparing to move forward with a new format.

Lawmakers consider reconvening, could be a few months off

Legislative leaders say they’re getting closer to reconvening state lawmakers following a pause during the coronavirus pandemic — but the special session still be a month or more away.

6,700 Mainers filed first-time jobless claims last week

Initial jobless claims in Maine fell last week to their lowest level since the coronavirus outbreak began in the state about three months ago.

Gov. Mills extends civil state of emergency for another 30 days

Maine Governor Janet Mills on Wednesday declared a 30-day extension of Maine’s Civil State of Emergency.

Drug agents seize $15,000 worth of fentanyl from Saco man

Drug agents seize $15,000 in fentanyl from Saco man

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