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Maine man faces multiple charges for making threats, firing shots in South Paris

Police say a Lewiston man made threatening comments on a 911 call while doing burnouts and firing a gun in South Paris.

Authorities identify person killed in accident on Sugarloaf Mountain

The snowboarder who died at Sugarloaf Mountain over the weekend has been identified.

Trump Administration Pulling Maine Prison Funding Over Transgender Inmate

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi made the announcement Tuesday morning

Naked Man with Rifle Emerges from Maine Woods Seeking Help

Deputies say several agencies spent almost five hours searching for the man

Collins Breaks With Republicans on Trump Spending Plan

The budget resolution passed by a 51-48 margin over the weekend

Knights Hill Road Between Bridgton, Sweden Reopened After Hours Long Closure

The Cumberland County Regional Communications Center announced the closure.

Collins Signs Onto Bill Requiring Congress to Approve Tariffs

President Trump has already threatened to veto the bill, which was announced Monday.

Lawmakers consider expansion of Maine’s child tax credit

A public hearing was held Monday afternoon for a bill that would expand Maine’s child tax credit.

Maine sues the Trump administration over funding freeze after dispute over transgender athletes

Maine officials sued the administration of President Donald Trump on Monday to try to stop the government from freezing federal money in the wake of a dispute over transgender athletes in sports.

Maine Auto Dealership Group Seeing Major Spike in Sales with Tariffs Coming

Wally Camp from Row Auto Group says they’re seeing 40-50 spike in pucrases

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Parents Speak Out Against Trans Student on Basketball Team.

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

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.

4 hours ago in Local

Sebago Woman Scammed by Contractor Gets Surprise Help from Local Businesses

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

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.

18 hours ago in Local

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.