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Border Crossings to Maine From Canada Down Nearly 25%

About 95,000 fewer travelers crossed the border between February and April this year than in 2024

Arrest made in fire that damaged Bangor orthodontics office

Investigators have arrested a homeless person accused of setting a fire that caused about $20,000 in damage to a business in Bangor.

Maine joins lawsuits challenging Trump administration’s threats to withhold federal money

Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey is among 20 Democratic Attorneys General suing the Trump administration over conditions placed on federal funds.

South Portland police mistakenly apprehend Deering High School student during lunch

A student was mistakenly apprehended by police during their lunch period at Deering High School in Portland.

Pres. Trump Cuts $35 Million to Maine Digital Program as “Racist”

MCA says the funding cut will disproportionately impact older, rural residents.

Gorham Road Closed from Weekend Flooding

It will be closed for an undetermined amount of time.

Maine Warden Service Joins Search for Missing Damariscotta Man

Officers say Tyler Low has been missing since last Monday, May 5th

Investigators arrest former Maine man for fire that damaged Eddington business

An Alabama man was arrested Thursday and charged with arson in connection with a fire in Eddington last July.

Maine conservative group pushing for voter ID says referendum wording is misleading

Supporters of a ballot referendum that would require voters to show a photo ID at polling locations are challenging the language in the referendum.

Police ask for help locating missing Corinth man

Police are trying to find a missing man from Corinth.

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Portland police say parents won’t press charges after student grabbed while walking to school

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No charges are expected after an eighth-grade student at King Middle School in Portland was grabbed by the wrist by an unknown person while walking to school on Thursday.

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Gov. Mills directs Maine DHHS to fully fund SNAP benefits for November

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Gov. Janet Mills announced Friday that Maine will fully fund SNAP benefits for the month of November.

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Text Messages Show Maine Border Patrol Agent Bragged About Chicago Shooting

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The text messages came to light in federal court this week.

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Portland Jetport Bracing for Cancellations with Air Traffic Reduction Order

The Jetport is encouraging passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport.

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Police Looking for 17-Year-Old Missing Since Sunday

Officers say Mary Hembree was supposed to be spending the night with friends in Brewer.