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6 days ago

Victim in fatal fire in Penobscot County identified

Investigators have identified the victim who died in a fire in the town of Winn.

6 days ago

Bail denied for Eliot Cutler after multiple violations of release conditions

A judge has denied Eliot Cutler's attempt to amend his bail conditions.

6 days ago

Portland Mayor Dion Not a Fan of New Empty Storefront Ordinance

There are currently the almost 40 ground floor vacant spaces in the downtown area.

7 days ago

Gas Tops $4 in Maine as President Announces 2 Week Ceasefire in Iran

The cost of gas has risen more than a dollar since the start of the war

7 days ago

Massive Dredging Project Completed in Portland Harbor

The effort to clear more than 40 marine sites along Portland's waterfront began in December.

7 days ago

Lawsuit filed by sister of Lewiston mass shooting victim says tragedy was preventable

The sister of one of the victims killed in the Lewiston mass shooting is suing the U.S. government and claiming the tragedy could have been prevented.

7 days ago

Lisbon crash sends 2 to the hospital with serious injuries

Two people suffered serious injuries in a crash in Lisbon.

7 days ago

Maine Secretary of State seeking feedback for transgender ballot question

Mainers will have a chance to share their feedback for the wording of a ballot question about transgender athletes.

7 days ago

Bill that prevents collection agencies from garnishing wages for Mainers with medical debt to become law

Gov. Janet Mills has signed a bill into law that bans liens on homes and wage garnishments for people with medical debt.

1 week ago

New Report Shows Gun Make Up 92% of Suicide Deaths in Maine

The report also finds Maine’s suicide rate is higher than the national average.

1 week ago

Maine House Rejects Merger of Capitol Police with State Police

It is opposed by the union for Capitol Police.

1 week ago

Maine’s highest court says bill to expand ranked choice voting violates Maine Constitution

The Maine Supreme Court ruled unanimously Monday that an expansion of ranked choice voting would violate the state constitution.

1 week ago

Maine lawmakers rebuke Trump’s Easter Sunday social media post threatening Iran

Maine Democratic Congresswoman Chellie Pingree says it's time to invoke the 25th amendment after a post by President Trump on Easter Sunday.

1 week ago

Tuesday Snow Coming to Maine; Weekend Rain Trend in 2025 Not Likely This Spring

Zehr said any accumulation would likely take place inland from Portland, especially at higher elevations. 

1 week ago

Platner Using Trivia Games and Happy Hours in Maine Senate Campaign

Platner is facing Gov. Janet Mills in the June 9 primary, with the winner taking on five-term Republican Sen. Susan Collins,

1 week ago

Three Shooting Suspects From New Hampshire Thought to be in Maine

Officers say several callers reported gunshots around 1:21 a.m. Saturday.

1 week ago

Maine State Police Seek Help With 50-Year-Old Arson Death

Police say they found a burned-out green 1971 Chrysler station wagon with Massachusetts registration.

1 week ago

A House Fire in a South Portland Leaves Occupant Homeless

Fire Crews responded to the house fire on Cole Street, Friday night. The Red Cross is currently helping with providing temporary lodging for the displaced occupant.

1 week ago

A Fatal Fire in Readfield, Claims a Life of a Woman

75-year-old Carolyn Wentworth was found dead hours after the fire was extinguished. Her husband, 74-year-old Jerrold Wentworth, was resecured by neighbors and is currently in serious condition at the Maine General Medical Center in Augusta.

2 weeks ago

Driver cited after rear-ending MTA maintenance vehicle in Cumberland

A maintenance worker with the Maine Turnpike Authority suffered minor injuries when their truck was rear-ended in Cumberland Friday morning.

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