Local & State

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February 4, 2023

Coalition to promote paid family leave this week at Maine State House

Family and medical leave allows workers to take paid time off for the birth of a child or to care for a sick or aging relative.
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February 4, 2023

South China bottle redemption center helps sort through problems in the system

Amanda and Tom Roddy bought their redemption center on Route 3 nearly five years ago and they're hoping that this year, lawmakers will be able to make changes to the state's bottle redemption program.
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February 4, 2023

Massachusetts man dies after crash in Saco

A man who crashed on the Maine Turnpike in Saco Friday has died from his injuries, the Maine State Police reported Saturday.
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February 4, 2023

Extreme cold rattles Maine, with minus-45 wind chills in Portland and ‘frost quakes’ up north

On Mount Washington, the cold broke records Friday with an overnight low of 46 degrees below zero, and a wind chill of minus-108.
Published
February 4, 2023

Maine Cabin Master project puts local nonprofit in the spotlight

The Feb. 13 episode of the show will feature a clubhouse project on the Adaptive Outdoor Education Center's Brunswick campus.
Published
February 3, 2023

Two plead guilty to disrupting flight diverted to Maine

Two men from England pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Bangor to interference with a flight crew and assault.
Published
February 3, 2023

Massachusetts man in serious condition after rollover on turnpike in Saco

The 21-year-old was driving a Ford pickup when he hit the median guard rail, flipped and was ejected.
Published
February 3, 2023

Historic cold front forces Mainers indoors

Some took to shelters and warming centers Friday, while others bundled up and limited outdoor activity. Forecasters say temperatures in Portland would reach 16 below overnight, but rebound into the 30s by Sunday.
Published
February 3, 2023

Eastern Prom food trucks will stay at Cutter Street parking lot this summer

The number of food trucks in the parking lot will be fewer, but some additional spots will open up at the nearby Amethyst Lot.
Published
February 3, 2023

Another twist in the never-ending LOVE saga

A federal judge in Portland sided on Feb. 1 with attorney James Brannan, who is the personal representative of the estate of the late artist Robert Indiana.