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1 week ago
Smoking materials blamed for house fire that displaced 6 in Pittston
Investigators say a fire in Pittston that left a family of six homeless was caused by the improper disposal of smoking materials.
2 weeks ago
Four Face Felony Drug Trafficking Charges After Raid at Augusta Home
DEA agents and Augusta Police raided the residence on Tuesday.
2 weeks ago
New Hampshire Man Charged for Reportedly Leaving Crash that Injured Highway Worker
Police say the driver continued without stopping.
2 weeks ago
Citgo will reduce emissions, fund research into harmful effects from South Portland petroleum tanks
Citgo says its reducing emissions at its petroleum tanks in South Portland over concerns about potential health issues linked to the tanks.
2 weeks ago
Rumford police investigate apparent gunfire damage to clock tower
Police in Rumford are investigating gunfire damage to a clock tower.
2 weeks ago
Maine Cellphones Ban in Schools Getting Early Positive Reviews
The new law, championed by Gov. Janet Mills, was meant to limit distractions and encourage real-life connections.
2 weeks ago
WGAN Remembers Portland Radio Legend Bud Sawyer
Maine radio legend Bud Sawyer has passed away at 94. WGAN remembers the longtime broadcaster, who began at the station in 1962 before becoming a familiar voice at WPOR.
2 weeks ago
New Poll Shows Jackson with Slight Lead Over Collins in Maine Senate Race
Jackson’s lead reflects a survey of likely voters.
2 weeks ago
Sen. King Endorses Dunlap in 2nd Congressional District One Week Before Election
King released a video Tuesday endorsing Dunlap.
2 weeks ago
6 people accused of healthcare fraud linked to South Portland care provider
An investigation by U.S. Homeland Security led to charges for six people at a personal care company in South Portland who are accused of defrauding MaineCare.
2 weeks ago
Medical examiner says Maine woman and 2 grandchildren found in submerged vehicle died from drowning
Investigators have confirmed the deaths of a Mount Desert woman and her two grandchildren whose vehicle was found submerged in the water last month were accidental.
2 weeks ago
Penobscot County Residence Fire Determined to be Arson
Investigators determined the fire failed to spread because of a lack of fuel load.
2 weeks ago
Rogue Fire Engine Seen Driving Through Limerick Area
The vehicle is believed to be personally owned.
2 weeks ago
Bobby Charles’ campaign fined more than $22,000 for oversize donations
Maine's Ethics Commission has voted to fine the campaign of Republican candidate for governor Bobby Charles for violating election laws.
2 weeks ago
Woman arrested by Portland police after brief standoff in McDonald’s bathroom
Portland Police shot pepper balls during a standoff at a McDonald's Monday morning.
2 weeks ago
Gov. Mills Orders Flags at High Staff Sunday for 3rd Anniversary of Lewiston Shooting
A total of 18 people were killed in the mass shooting.
2 weeks ago
Chimney Inspections Advised After Weekend Fire in Dexter
There were no injuries reported.
2 weeks ago
Secretary of State’s Office confirms prescence of DOJ poll monitors on Election Day
The department first announced their plan to send out 1,000 monitors nationwide this past August; a significant increase from the 289 observers sent out for the 2022 midterm elections.
2 weeks ago
Sen. Collins praises decision to lift tariffs on some Canadian goods
President Trump will lift some tariffs on Canadian goods in a bid to help Maine Sen. Susan Collins and other Republicans win races in battleground states.
2 weeks ago
$5,000 reward offered for information leading to research vessel that went missing in Gulf of Maine
A $5,000 reward is being offered for information about an unmanned research vessel that went missing in the Gulf of Maine.
