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1 injured, 1 killed in Lagrange rollover

Maine state police are investigating a rollover that happened Tuesday night on Medford road, involving two passengers. One of which unfortunately lost their life in the incident, and the other spared with non-life-threatening injuries. 

Closing farms have a new option to cover costs

Maine Harvest Federal Credit Union said a new program will pay closing costs for purchasing or refinancing farmland in the state.

Maine hospitals and small business anticipate federal aid

Maine’s hospitals and small businesses will receive more than $2 million in federal aid to help with the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Scuba diver’s body recovered from water near Nubble Light

Officials say a scuba diver’s body was pulled from the water near Nubble Light in York a day after another diver had to be rescued in the same area.

Portland police search for suspect accused of assaulting driver stopped at traffic light

Portland police are looking for a man accused of assaulting a woman who was stopped at a traffic light.

Franklin County man charged after allegedly putting stepson in chokehold

Police say a Chesterville man is accused of grabbing his 15-year-old son by the neck and putting in a chokehold.

CMP Corridor continues to face costly legal challenges

Central Maine Power and Hydro Quebec have spent more money in support of a $1 billion hydropower transmission project than the spending total on a failed referendum on a casino in York County in 2017, an environmental advocacy group said Tuesday.

“Let’s Be Kind” PSAs take off

Businesses in Maine have launched a public service announcement with the theme of “Let’s Be Kind” in the wake of some squabbles with customers over mask use.

Portland Rent Relief

Portland has created a $500,000 fund to help residents who are falling behind on their rent payments because of the pandemic.

Maine Nursing homes pending pandemic review

An independent commission is going to review the performance of Maine’s nursing homes during the pandemic.

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