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Court rules against Republican lawmaker in lawsuit over censure for post about transgender athlete

A federal court has ruled against a Republican lawmaker from Maine who sued the state’s Democratic House speaker after being censured for a social media post about a transgender athlete.

Police say death of Gray man is not considered suspicious

Police say foul play is not suspected after a Gray man was found dead in a wooden area behind a supermarket on Wednesday.

Judge sentences man to 16 years for arson that left homeowner dead

A New York man accused of burning down a home and killing a man in Maine in 2017 will spend 16 years behind bars.

Rumford Woman Accused of Elder Abuse, Theft

Sharon Gardner was the primary caretaker for a family member when police say she diverted money to herself

Maine Agencies Highlight Work Zone Safety

Maine State Police, AAA and the Maine Turnpike Authority all spoke at a gathering

Canadian Travel into Maine Dropping as Travel Season Approaches

Numbers from U.S. Customs and Border Protection show a 26 drop in March from a year ago.

Republicans, Democrats propose opposing bills to amend Maine’s Human Rights Acts

Republicans in the State House are backing a proposal to remove the term “gender identity” from the Maine Human Rights Act.

Gov. Mills says she’s “confident” state will prevail in federal legal battle over transgender athletes

Gov. Janet Mills doubling down on her defiance of the president’s order banning transgender athletes in girls’ sports.

Maine Governor Candidate Says He’d Be Similar to Trump

Charles has worked in the administrations of three Republican presidents

Outdoor Portland Farmers’ Market Starts Saturday

The market runs on Wednesdays and Saturdays through the end of November.

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Parents Speak Out Against Trans Student on Basketball Team.

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During a meeting of the St George Select board on Tuesday, the parents of a town on the mid-coast spoke out against a transgender student on the basketball team.

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Maine’s Amy Allen Earns Another Grammy Nomination for Songwriting

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Maine’s Amy Allen is nominated for Songwriter of the Year at the Grammys—again! She won the award earlier this year and could take home another trophy in February.

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Sebago Woman Scammed by Contractor Gets Surprise Help from Local Businesses

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After being scammed out of $5,000 for a driveway, a Sebago woman got an incredible surprise: local businesses stepped in to finish the job for free.

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Hundreds of Workers Temporarily Laid Off as Woodland Pulp Shuts Down

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Hundreds of workers are facing temporary layoffs at Woodland Pulp in Baileyville. The mill has shut down until mid-December, citing market challenges. Maine officials are stepping in to help affected employees.

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

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.