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Fall Like Weather to Persist for Rest of August in Maine

Portland could see stretches of daytime high in the 80s as fall moves in,

What to Know About Dangerous Rip Currents Headed to Maine Coast

Rip currents are narrow columns of water flowing rapidly away from the beach

FatFace Stores in Maine to Close

FatFace is transitioning its North American operations to an online-only format.

High Fire, Drought, Rip Currents All Affecting Southern Maine

Some fire departments have shut down all open-flame fires.

Teenager charged with arson for setting fires in Rangeley

A teenage boy is accused of setting fires and ransacking a home in Rangeley.

91-Year-Old Gardiner Woman Found Safe, Alert Canceled

A Silver Alert has been issued for a woman who left her home in Gardiner on Tuesday.

Maine Oysterman, Marine Veteran Running as Democrat Against Sen. Collins

Graham Platner is from the Hancock County town of Sullivan

Pharmaceutical Giant Novartis Suing Maine Over New State Law

Novartis is suing to have the state law overturned in federal court

Two Portland Area Law Enforcement Agencies Warn of Scams

Officers say no credible institution will demand cash transactions.

Three Maine Elementary Schools Test New Inclusive Education Model

The program launches as special education costs are on the rise in Maine and as federal priorities are shifting.

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Otisfield man charged with making bomb threat toward elementary school

A man from Otisfield is accused of making a bomb threat directed at a local elementary school.

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Central Maine Power’s rate change request met with criticism from public advocate

Central Maine Power is again requesting a rate change after its previous request was turned down by regulators.

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Waldoboro Police Looking for Missing Man

Officers first announced the man was missing last Friday.

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New Scam Targets Mainers With QR Code for Payments

The message included a QR code with payment instructions and a list of violations.

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Bates College Lifts Shelter-In-Place as Lewiston Police Search for Armed Man

Students at Bates College in Lewiston were told to shelter-in-place Thursday afternoon due to reports of a man with a gun.