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5 days ago
Universal healthcare question to potentially appear on Maine ballots in 2027
The question would instruct the Legislature to develop a bill by 2028 that would establish a health care system that ensures all Maine residents can choose comprehensive, publicly funded health care, or stay with private care.
5 days ago
Motorcyclist killed after crash in Hancock Friday morning
The cyclist, 44-year-old Jim Hoyt of Sullivan was pronounced dead at the scene.
6 days ago
Man accused of “cloning” Mainers’ EBT cards to steal thousands in benefits
A man has been charged in Maine after a months-long investigation into $100,000 in stolen EBT benefits.
6 days ago
Firefighter injured in Searsmont mill fire and explosion to be released from hospital
A firefighter injured in the deadly explosion at a Searsmont lumber mill is finally heading home.
1 week ago
Ogunquit Pedestrian Drawbridge Bridge Stuck in Raised Up Position
The town says there's no safe pedestrian detour around the bridge.
1 week ago
Investigators say fire that displaced 2 families in Westbrook was accidental
A fire in Westbrook that displaced two families was caused by improperly discarded smoking materials.
1 week ago
Otisfield man accused of assaulting Good Samaritan who tried to intervene in domestic violence incident
An Otisfield man is accused of assaulting two victims before stealing a car and crashing it Tuesday night.
1 week ago
Maine Man to Serve 4-1/2 Years for Canton Crash that Killed Motorcyclist
The suspect could have faced up to 30 years in prison under state law for manslaughter.
1 week ago
Portland police say driver who struck 11-year-old bicyclist was on his phone
Police say a man who struck a boy on a bicycle in Portland was talking on his cell phone at the time.
1 week ago
Crash on Route 1 in Scarborough leaves Windham woman dead
One person was killed in a crash Tuesday on Route 1 in Scarborough.
1 week ago
Portland Likely to See ‘Heat Wave’ Followed by Warmer July
Once the heat hits New England, Boston is forecast to be hotter than Portland for a longer period on time.
1 week ago
South Carolina Man Pleads Guilty to Robbing Westbrook Bank
Jean Pierre Gendron pleaded guilty Monday in U.S. District Court in Portland
1 week ago
Robbins Lumber Addresses Financial Condition Month After Fire, Explosion at Searsmont Mill
The company also gave an update on three Robbins family members who were severely injured in the fire and explosion.
1 week ago
Sanford police investigate after man allegedly throws juvenile’s bicycle into pond
Sanford police are releasing new details after video circulated on social media over the weekend that appeared to show a group of teenage boys assaulting a man.
1 week ago
Group of juveniles accused of breaking into cars, storage units in Somerset County
Six kids are accused of breaking into storage units and cars in Somerset County.
1 week ago
Fire Departments Called In for Cooling System Fire at Biddeford Industrial Business
There were no civilian or firefighter injuries.
1 week ago
Woman Found Dead in Pond Nead Driving Range in Scarborough
The Scarborough Fire Department ways it was on the scene off of Pond View Drive
1 week ago
A Sheriff’s Office K-9 finds Missing Elderly Woman in Woods.
The K-9 named Memphis, found the missing 75-year-old in the woods of Etna.
