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Car Catches Fire During Test Drive in Turner

A car in Turner caught fire Saturday afternoon.

Maine scallops continue downward trend after years of growth

Maine’s prized scallop fleet caught fewer of the shellfish for the second year in a row despite nationwide trends toward increased catch.

Portland Water District – Wastewater: Only Flush Toilet Paper

As you may have experienced over the past couple weeks toilet paper is scarce and some have moved using alternatives. …

More visits to Maine’s state parks during virus shutdown

More people than usual are visiting Maine’s state parks this month as residents look for ways to get outside and stay active while maintaining social distance.

Local Grocery Stores are hiring amid coronavirus outbreak

While many are being laid off, Shaw’s is looking for employees with immediate openings at a number of its stores.

Lewiston Public Schools extending closure

Lewiston (WGME) — Superintendent of Lewiston Public Schools announced today that Lewiston Schools will be closed through most of April.…

Portland police officer in quarantine after testing positive for Coronavirus

A Portland police officer has tested positive for the coronavirus.

Bates, Colby announce Coronavirus cases

Two more colleges in Maine are reporting Coronavirus cases.

Maine Gov. asks federal government to provide state with personal protective equipment

Governor Janet Mills is pressing the federal government to provide more personal protective equipment and testing supplies to the state of Maine.

Massive spike in unemployment claims reported at Coronavirus spreads in Maine

Amid the spread of Coronavirus in the state, the Maine Department of Labor has announced a dramatic spike in unemployment claims.

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Republican-backed PAC raises millions for ads targeting Graham Platner

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A political action committee created to help Republican U.S. Senator Susan Collins win reelection is spending nearly $2 million attacking Democratic challenger Graham Platner.

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Lewiston police investigate report of shots fired

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Lewiston police are investigating a report of shots fired overnight Tuesday morning near Jefferson Street.

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Cooper Flagg Is NBA Rookie of the Year

DALLAS (AP) — Cooper Flagg set a host of records for an NBA teenager in an also-ran season for the Dallas Mavericks. Kon…

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Update: Fire Damages Home, Destroys Barn in Augusta

Fire destroyed a barn and damaged a home in Augusta on Monday.

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Portland Residential Building Fire Disrupts Munjoy Hill Neighborhood

Portland firefighters say there's no information yet on the cause of the fire.