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Justice Department Reaffirms Cuts to Maine Prisons

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi restated the stance while fielding questions during a news conference Tuesday.

Maine farmers head to Augusta to protest federal USDA cuts

A group of Maine farmers showed up at the State House on Wednesday to protest federal USDA cuts.

Maine man charged in wife’s murder deemed not competent to stand trial

A Belfast man accused of killing his wife and injuring his mother is not competent to stand trial.

Trump administration sues Maine over participation of transgender athletes in girls sports

WASHINGTON (AP and WGAN staff reporting) — The Trump administration announced a lawsuit Wednesday against Maine’s education department for not…

Defamation Lawsuit from Maine Lobster Groups Back on Hold

A pause on the case by a judge Tuesday, reversed his ruling in February.

Tax Group Rallies in Augusta Against Current Fed Policies

Mainers for Tax Fairness held a rally in Augusta Tuesday

Aroostook School District Aligning with Trump Admin on Title IX

The vote comes after mounting federal action against the state’s policy

Leeds man who served under Republican presidents announces run for governor

A former official who worked under three presidential administrations is the first Republican to announce a run for governor in Maine in 2026.

Investigation launched after woman is found dead in Hartland

The State Police Major Crimes Unit is investigating after a woman was found dead in Somerset County over the weekend.

Woman Reportedly Choked to Point She Passed Out Over Valentine’s Snub

The Midcoast Villager reports a victim told police she had protective order against Graham Deleo

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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.