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Local & State

Published
January 2, 2024

Fire marshal’s office committed ‘flagrant violation’ of union contract, labor board finds

The Maine Labor Relations Board concluded that an unnamed lieutenant in the Fire Marshal's Office made changes to mileage reimbursements and the way employees swap shifts without going through the collective bargaining process.
Published
January 2, 2024

Videos show moments when Portland police shoot, kill armed man on interstate

Kyle Desmarais, 42, raised a gun and took several steps toward an officer before police killed him in a shootout on Dec. 17, the footage from police body and dashcams shows.
Published
January 2, 2024

Maine Supreme Court sides with state regulators, allows special gas rate for Bucksport generator

In its Dec. 28 decision, the court ruled that the Maine Public Utilities Commission's approval of the special rate 'did not result in unjust, unreasonable or discriminatory rates.'
Published
January 2, 2024

Maine secretary of state receives more threats as police investigate ‘swatting’ incident

Republican leaders who criticized Shenna Bellows' decision said on Tuesday that they condemn any threats or use of violence.
Published
January 2, 2024

Windham man faces child porn charges, admits to abuse

Cote Noonan, 32, is scheduled to appear in federal court in Portland on Friday for a detention hearing.

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Published
January 2, 2024

Fund created for Maine businesses affected by pre-holiday wind and rainstorm

Grants of up to $10,000 to replace equipment or lost supplies will be available through the fund created by the Retail Association of Maine and the Maine Grocers and Food Producers Association.
Published
January 2, 2024

To help rare whales, Maine and Massachusetts will spend $27 million on data and gear

The population of North Atlantic right whales fell by about 25% from 2010 to 2020, and now numbers less than 360.
Published
January 2, 2024

Trump appeals Maine secretary of state’s decision to bar him from primary ballot

The former president said in a court filing Tuesday that Secretary of State Shenna Bellows doesn't have the authority to remove him from the ballot and 'acted in an arbitrary and capricious manner.'
Published
January 2, 2024

Police charge 5 people, seize thousands of plants in illegal pot operations at central Maine residences

Sheriff's deputies first made arrests at a residence in China Saturday before state police made several more Tuesday afternoon.
Published
January 2, 2024

Portland clears Harbor View encampment despite protest

The city cleared its largest remaining homeless encampment Tuesday morning. City staff have said there are enough beds at the shelter for those living at the camp.