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Finalists are announced for the annual Dr. John Winkin “Mr. Baseball” Award

MCI P/SS Pedro Matos and Bridgeway P/C Evan Bess are up for the honor.

Area Summer Food Service Programs

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Here’s what you need to know about the pre-cut melon salmonella outbreak

Contaminated watermelon, honeydew and cantaloupe have sent 31 people to the hospital, according to the CDC.

Your internet use could change as ‘net neutrality’ ends

The rules, adopted in 2015, prevented companies like AT&T or Comcast from slowing internet connections, blocking certain sites or charging for faster streaming speeds.

Sterling Kozlowski, one of Maine’s top bank executives, dies at 58

The Maine Market president for Key Bank was known for his devotion to community service and economic development.

Police say Portland High student brought pellet gun to school after making threat

A 15-year-old boy was charged Thursday with misdemeanor terrorizing after police learned of a generic threat to bring a gun to school and found a realistic-looking pellet handgun in his backpack.

Historic Yarmouth train depot to be purchased for office space

Ford Reiche, known for buying and preserving historic properties, plans to convert the building into commercial retail or office space.

Portland police officer who was arrested in Massachusetts resigns

Zahra M. Abu, the Portland Police Department's first Somali officer, was arrested at a nightclub in Worcester in January on charges including assault and battery and disorderly conduct.

Summer in Maine: From Kennebec Valley to the Midcoast, festivals and events offer something for everyone