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Maine State Museum to reopen after 3 months of closure

The Maine State Museum is scheduled to reopen to the public after three months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Some testing swabs discarded after Trump visit, company says

A Maine company is acknowledging that it discarded specialized swabs for coronavirus testing that were produced while President Donald Trump visited its plant.

Maine Democratic US Senate hopeful Gideon misses debate

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The establishment-backed candidate in the Democratic Senate primary was a no-show at a televised debate, but she said…

Portland man accused of vandalizing property claims police are retaliating for social media posts

PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN) A Portland man says he believes police arrived at his home to serve him a summons in…

Portland art gallery owner turns boarded-up window into public mural

The owner of a fine art gallery in Portland is trying to make the best of a bad situation.

Appeals court to hear Maine church against gathering rules

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A federal appeals court is expected to hear an appeal from an evangelical church that has challenged a ban on large gatherings by the governor of Maine.

Union leader fires shot over bow in negotiations at shipyard

BATH, Maine (AP) The leader of the largest union at Navy shipbuilder Bath Iron Works said workers are ready to strike if the company doesn’t return to the negotiating table with suitable offer.

Portland police search for suspect in grocery store robbery

Portland police are investigating a robbery at a Shaw’s Supermarket on Monday.

Portland Police release use-of-force policy

The Portland Police Department says its use-of-force policy bars the use of chokeholds and other methods used to restrict the airways and classifies those actions as deadly force.

Post office burns on Peaks Island

Several mainland fire departments have responded to a fire inside the Peaks Island post office.

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Minor Earthquake Hits Historic Maine Island

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There have been about 170 recorded earthquakes in Maine since 1997.

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Maine State Police Make Arrest in Child Sex Investigation

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Police are asking for public help to identify other people involved in the crime.

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1 person, dog dead after house fire in Kennebec County

A fire at a home in Benton left one person and a dog dead.

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“Do Not Eat” advisory issued for wild animals in Kennebec, Waldo counties over PFAS concerns

Wildlife officials are issuing a new Do Not Eat advisory for wildlife contaminated with PFAS in eastern Kennebec and western Waldo Counties.

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Portland Mayor Says Live Nation Venue Moving Forward After Heavy Opposition

A proposal would require Live Nation to pay a community benefit fee.