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Small plane crashes at airport in Penobscot County

The pilot of a small World War I-era replica plane is brought to the hospital after a crash at the Dexter Municipal Airport Wednesday morning.

[LISTEN] WGAN Discusses Cape Elizabeth School Controversy With ACLU’s Alison Beyea

Alison Beyea of the American Civil Liberties Union of Maine joined the WGAN Morning News on Wednesday to discuss the sexual assault controversy at Cape Elizabeth High School.

Death Of Inmate Reported At Maine State Prison

The Maine Department of Corrections on Wednesday confirmed the death of a prisoner at the Maine State Prison in Warren.

Investigators can’t determine cause of Winslow supply company fire

WINSLOW, Maine (AP) Maine’s state fire marshal’s office says the cause of a fire that destroyed a building supply company will remain undetermined.

Nor’easter Expected To Slam Maine This Week

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The National Weather Service reports a strong nor’easter is expected to hit Maine as part of a storm that will impact the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast with heavy rain and wind.

Hollis man accused of trying to strangle a woman

Police arrested a Hollis man who’s accused of trying to strangle a woman over the weekend.

Bid to stop suspension of student who called out sex assault

The American Civil Liberties Union of Maine is calling on a federal court to stop the suspension of a high school student who accused an unnamed person of sexual assault.

[LISTEN] WGAN Hosts Portland Mayoral Debate

The four candidates running in Portland’s mayoral race appeared in WGAN’s South Portland studios for a debate Tuesday morning.

Maine could be headed for tough flu season in ’19-’20

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention says early indicators show it could be a tough flu season in the state and beyond.

ICE Office Opening in Maine Draws Protests from Activists

The opening of a new U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Maine has prompted demonstrations in protest.

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FILE -Olympic Rings are pictured in front of The Olympic House, headquarters of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at the opening of the executive board meeting of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Lausanne, Switzerland, March 28, 2023. (Laurent Gillieron/Keystone via AP, File)

The IOC and Saudi Arabia have canceled their 12-year deal to host the video gaming Esports Olympics in Riyadh in a rare setback for a sports project backed by the oil-rich kingdom.