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1 week ago
Platner Calls for Replacement of Democratic Leader After Senate Shutdown Vote
Schumer and most Democrats voted against the early Republican proposal to move toward ending the shutdown
1 week ago
Jury Deliberating in Knox County Manslaughter Case
Closing arguments took place on Monday, followed by jury deliberation.
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Layoffs anticipated as part of partnership between Knox County and Two Bridges Jail
Knox County Jail will lay off some staff and no longer house long-term prisoners as the county deals with financial issues.
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Police seek 2 men wanted in ATM jackpotting scheme in Maine
Police in Lincoln County are searching for two suspects wanted for taking money from ATMs back in February.
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Mills Slams Trump Administration’s Move to Block SNAP Benefits
Mills made the statement Sunday after the Supreme Court late Friday temporarily blocked a lower court’s order for SNAP funding to be distributed.
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Maine’s King Among Senators to Break Shutdown Deadlock
The Senate voted 60-40 to move toward passing compromise legislation to fund the government
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Dixfield Sawmill Heavily Damaged by Fire
The Maine Fire Marshal's Office assisted with the investigation.
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Democratic senate candidate Graham Platner hires new manager to run campaign
Deputy Director of the Maine People’s Alliance Ben Chin has been hired to replace Platner's short-lived campaign director Kevin Brown.
2 weeks ago
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.
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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.
2 weeks ago
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.
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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.
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Gov. Mills directs Maine DHHS to fully fund SNAP benefits for November
Gov. Janet Mills announced Friday that Maine will fully fund SNAP benefits for the month of November.
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Text Messages Show Maine Border Patrol Agent Bragged About Chicago Shooting
The text messages came to light in federal court this week.
2 weeks ago
Portland Jetport Bracing for Cancellations with Air Traffic Reduction Order
The Jetport is encouraging passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport.
2 weeks ago
Police Looking for 17-Year-Old Missing Since Sunday
Officers say Mary Hembree was supposed to be spending the night with friends in Brewer.
2 weeks ago
2nd graders reported missing in Topsham found safe
The Sagadahoc County Emergency Management Agency has confirmed that both girls have been found safe.
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Police say repo agent shot at while trying to retrieve vehicle of Cape Elizabeth man
A Cape Elizabeth man is accused of shooting at a repossession agent who came to collect his car on Wednesday.
2 weeks ago
Missing Mildbridge woman being sought by police
Police in Washington County are asking for help locating a woman who was last heard from on Wednesday.