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A public hearing is scheduled for 10 am this morning.

I'm not a local, okay? I had no idea how this worked!

Despite the circumstances, there were plenty of good April Fools' Day jokes in Maine that went viral. Here's five of the best.

You've most likely seen those plastic bags floating in our lakes and ponds, or all caught up in tree branches, or just blowing in the breeze.

Devastating to the environment, Maine becomes the first state in the country to outlaw styrofoam containers

Apparently the birds in South Portland aren't flying south because of the buffet of food!

In an effort to curb tobacco use amongst Maine youth, a new bill would ban vaping devices and e-cigs from all Maine public school grounds

If you're tired of automated robocalls pretending to be local numbers, a new proposed law in Maine would effectively ban the practice

Anger has been boiling on social media after many Portland residents wake to find their cars towed, and small signs buried in snow

Looks like this issue won't be wrapping up anytime soon.

An out-of-state group wants Portland to consider banning fire pits because they claim it's more harmful than secondhand smoke

Should people convicted of felonies in the past 10 years be banned from owning dangerous dogs?

In attempt to curb distraction and potential bullying, Lewiston Middle School will ban cell phones for students. Should other schools in Maine follow suit?

Many politicians in Maine, including Governor Paul LePage, wanted to see the mini-liquor bottles commonly referred to as "nips" bite the dust. But after lengthy debate and a vote, the Maine Liquor Commission has decided that nips aren't going anywhere...

You've seen the warnings and you've likely heard the horror stories. Distracted driving is a major problem in every state across the country and Maine may finally be cracking down. According to WCSH-6, the Maine Legislature has officially passed a bill making usage of all handheld devices …

Earlier this year, Barnum and Bailey, perhaps the most famous traveling circus in the world, pulled the plug on their more-than-century-old venture. Times have become tough for traveling carnivals and if one city councilor from Portland gets their way, the largest city in Maine will only add to thei…