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1 week ago
Victim identified in fatal Portland hit-and-run
We're learning the name of the person who died in a hit-and-run in Portland last week.
1 week ago
A Teen Accused of Crashing His Car into a Plane at the Portsmouth International Airport
The teen was charged on multiple counts including aggravated DWI and disobeying a police officer.
1 week ago
Crews Battle Large Northern Maine Fire for 4-Hours
Firefighters say the exact location of the fire was hard to determine
1 week ago
3 Seriously Injured in I-295 Head-on Crash in Portland
Police say two of the four lanes of I-295 were shut down for just over two hours.
1 week ago
Researchers link species of plankton to survival of Maine lobsters, warn of northward movement
A species of microscopic zooplankton is the primary source of food for thousands of lobster larvae, and are in turn, the unseen fuel for the industry.
1 week ago
Eastport to lose city’s only grocery store next month
While a Family Dollar location is still open in the city, the closure now means that residents will have to drive 40 minutes away to a Walmart in Calais just for fresh produce.
1 week ago
Dolly Parton’s “Imagination Library” program to expand operations into Central Maine
To date, the program has gifted more than 330 million books to children around the world, with 10,000 children in Maine already enrolled.
2 weeks ago
Portland Police Shoot, Kill Suspect Who’d Reportedly Threatened People with Gun
Police say they were called to Commercial Street where they found 73-year-old Jacob Hastings shirtless.
2 weeks ago
Drought Conditions Increase Again in Maine
A significant portion of coastal Maine is under severe drought.
2 weeks ago
Massachusetts Man to Serve Up To 20 Years for Drug Trafficking in Maine
A federal district court judge will determine any sentence
2 weeks ago
Maine Suing Postal Service Over Mail In Voting Rule
Maine and other states argue the rule inflicts irreparable harm
2 weeks ago
Maine ICE Arrests Surge in 2026: Data Reveals Most Detained Lack Criminal Records
New data from the Deportation Data Project shows ICE has arrested roughly 482 people in Maine so far in 2026—more than the previous two years combined. According to advocate reports, only about 2% of those detained had a criminal history, prompting strong pushback from community groups while DHS defends its enforcement actions.
2 weeks ago
GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Bobby Charles Wants Federal Agents at Maine Polling Locations
Newly leaked audio reveals Republican gubernatorial candidate Bobby Charles plans to ask federal border czar Tom Homan to station ICE agents and U.S. Marshals at Maine polling places ahead of the election.
2 weeks ago
Sen. King Says Trade War with Canada Could Devastate Maine Lobster Industry
King is calling on Republicans to pressure President Trump.
2 weeks ago
Man Charged with Felony After Circle K Robbery in Greene
The suspect was taken to the Androscoggin County Jail on several charges
2 weeks ago
Woman Killed in Portland Hit-And-Run
Police are asking anyone who witnessed the crash to contact them.
2 weeks ago
Canada Trade War Could Shake Senate Races
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — President Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada is escalating as the midterm elections approach, threatening Republican…
2 weeks ago
1,260-Pound Blue Marlin Could Set East Coast Record
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Damon Sacco had never seen anything like the fish he and fellow anglers fought for hours…
2 weeks ago
Fire Heavily Damages Windham Home, Cat Dies
The fire was reported just before 3:30 am Sunday.
