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Multiple Buildings Damaged in Portland Garage Fire

Traffic on nearby Forest Avenue in the area of Riverside Street was at a standstill while crews were battling the fire.

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28 minutes ago in Local

Numerous Felony Charges After Accusations of Domestic Assault in Bangor

Bangor Police say they were called to a residence on Broad Street at 10:10 pm on a report of domestic violence.

4 hours ago in Local

Lawsuit seeks to invalidate citizen’s initiative to ban transgender athletes from girls’ sports in Maine

A citizen's initiative to ban transgender athletes from competing on girls' sports teams is in Maine is the target of a lawsuit.

6 hours ago in Local

Search of Portland Airbnb leads to drug charges for New York man

A New York man was arrested for drug trafficking after a search of an Airbnb in Portland turned up more than a pound of cocaine.

10 hours ago in Local

Police Say Homeless Men Arrested at Portland Restaurant with Large Quantity of Drugs

Both men were taken to the Cumberland County Jail. 

1 day ago in Local

Two Belfast Teenagers Were Arrested for Arson, After an Investigation of an House Fire

19-year-olds Isaac Cummings and Rowan Locke, both from Belfast, were charged with arson.

1 day ago in Local

!2-Year-Old Has Severe Burns from Topsham Fire

Topsham Police say they found the boy on a front porch at a residence on Cote Lane suffering from extensive burns.

1 day ago in Local

Bangor Police Investigating Aggravated Assault

Police say there is no threat to the public.

1 day ago in Local

Rep. Billy Bob Faulkingham fined nearly $3,500 over child labor violations

The House Minority Leader did appeal the state's original fine for violated labor laws and won, but still has to pay nearly $3,500 in fines for not producing pay statements or time records.

1 day ago in Local

Updated: Open Hearth Motel Engulfed in Flames

The State Fire Marshal's Office couldn't find an exact cause of the fire, due to the severe damage done to the motel.

2 days ago in Local

Jonathan Bush may not meet Maine’s residency requirement for governor

A new report raises questions about whether Bush meets the state’s 5-year residency requirement to hold the office, which his campaign has denied.

2 days ago in Local

Maine Expands Wildlife “Watch List” to Record Numbers

The updated ten-year Wildlife Action Plan, recently released by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IFW), now encompasses more than 700 species of birds, mammals, and fish

3 days ago in Local

UPDATE – Police find missing teenager in Saco

Saco police are asking for the public's help in the search for a 13-year-old boy.

3 days ago in Local

Sen. Collins blames Democrats for stalled negotiations on DHS funding bill

Sen. Susan Collins is calling on lawmakers to pass a DHS funding bill that would end a partial government shutdown.

3 days ago in National

A 14-year-old running for governor is the first teen to get on Vermont’s general election ballot

Looking back, gubernatorial candidate Dean Roy says his political ambitions started in the eighth grade. And by that he means, last year. After working as a legislative page at the Vermont Statehouse, the 14-year-old freshman at Stowe High School now has his sights set on the corner office.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

Having a conversation and creating best practices for your child’s social media use

In a pivotal moment that underscored how powerful and immersive social platforms can be for children and teens, a jury in California this week found both Meta and YouTube liable for mental health harms to kids using their services.

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Tom Brady says he’s weighed coming out of retirement, but the NFL doesn’t like the idea

Tom Brady revealed in an interview released on Thursday that he considered coming out of retirement, but the National Football League wasn't particularly receptive to the idea.

3 days ago in National, Trending

Savannah Guthrie to return to ‘Today’ on April 6 after mother’s disappearance

After a two-month absence sparked by her 84-year-old mother's apparent abduction, Savannah Guthrie will return to NBC's "Today" show next month, saying in an interview that aired Friday "joy will be my protest."

3 days ago in Local

Lockdown Called Off at Lake Region High School, Threat Deemed Hoax

The lockdown was reportedly lifted by 8:43 a.m. after investigators ruled out the threat as a hoax.

4 days ago in Local

West Bath Woman Arrested for Arson at Her Own Property

The suspect was taken to the Two Bridges Regional Jail.

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3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Tom Brady says he’s weighed coming out of retirement, but the NFL doesn’t like the idea

Tom Brady revealed in an interview released on Thursday that he considered coming out of retirement, but the National Football League wasn't particularly receptive to the idea.

3 days ago in National, Trending

Savannah Guthrie to return to ‘Today’ on April 6 after mother’s disappearance

After a two-month absence sparked by her 84-year-old mother's apparent abduction, Savannah Guthrie will return to NBC's "Today" show next month, saying in an interview that aired Friday "joy will be my protest."

4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Fetty Wap has a lot to say on ‘Zavier.’ It’s his first album since being released from prison

Fetty Wap is beaming so big, it is almost as if his smile enters the room before he does. And these days, the Paterson, New Jersey-born melodic rapper and singer has a lot to be happy about.

5 days ago in Entertainment

‘Stand by Me’ stars reflect on the movie, Rob Reiner and its return to theaters 40 years later

Jerry O'Connell, Corey Feldman and Wil Wheaton were already thinking about "Stand by Me" when Rob Reiner died in December. Just a week prior, the trio spent a weekend together attending some screenings of Reiner's beloved coming-of-age film, which was about to turn 40.

5 days ago in Sports, Trending

March Madness: Here’s one thing you need to know about each of the 16 teams remaining in men’s field

Florida isn't around to defend its title anymore, but all the other top seeds in this year's NCAA Tournament are still around. And many of them are winning convincingly.