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[AUDIO] USM President Glenn Cummings discusses proposed name change on WGAN

University of Southern Maine President Glenn Cummings appeared on the WGAN Morning News Monday to discuss the school’s proposed name change.

Small Earthquake Hits New Hampshire

A small earthquake hit southern New Hampshire Saturday night.

Police investigate deadly crash in central Maine

State police say one man was killed and two others were injured in a one-car crash Saturday night on Hill Road in Canaan.

Police involved shooting in Augusta under investigation

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine police say an officer shot and injured a man who was wanted on charges of domestic assault and cruelty to animals.

University of New England’s credit outlook improves

BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) The bond rating of the largest private university in Maine is going up a bit. The University…

Maine to clean up card confusion over Real ID non-compliance

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles is working to clarify the language on driver’s licenses and identification…

Footage released of crash involving Lewiston mayor-elect

LEWISTON (WGAN)– The Lewiston Police Department released footage of the October 24th crash, involving mayor-elect Mark Cayer, and pedestrian Julianne…

A Proposal Co-sponsored By Maine’s two U.S. Senators to Cut down On the Amount of Plastic Debris In the Ocean is Making Progress

A proposal co-sponsored by Maine’s two U.S. senators to cut down on the amount of plastic debris in the ocean…

A New Partnership With the Farmers Markets Has Expanded the Number of People Who Can Use The Markets By Making Food Assistance Easier to Access

Maine officials say a new partnership with the state’s farmers markets has expanded the number of people who can use…

Priest: Fight over tools preceded fatal shooting

A priest who got into a fight with man on trial for murder says the victim was his best friend.

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