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2 weeks ago
Searsmont Fire Explosion Picked Up by Radar
The explosion during the fire was so large it was picked up by radar Friday afternoon.
2 weeks ago
A Fatal Fire at a Mill in Robbins Lumber Kills a Firefighter and Leaves Many Injured
The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office said a firefighter was found in the rubble of the fatal fire. Because of the complexity of the scene, the investigation is expected to take some time.
2 weeks ago
Five Teenagers Charged in Series of Car Break-ins in Somerset County
Deputies say the investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be forthcoming.
2 weeks ago
Drought Conditions Reduced in Maine
For the first time in a while, there exists a portion of the state under no drought classification.
2 weeks ago
Fisherman dies after boat capsizes off Downeast Maine coast
A fisherman was found dead after his boat capsized near an island in Downeast Maine.
2 weeks ago
Vance touts work of his anti-fraud task force in visit to Maine ahead of primary election
Vice President JD Vance highlighted the Trump administration’s efforts to combat fraud in a visit to Maine on Thursday ahead of the state’s primary elections for several high-profile races.
2 weeks ago
U.S. Marshals Arrest Maine Man Who Failed to Appear in Court for Manslaughter
Albert Deschaine of Peru was convicted in 2024 for a fatal crash in Auburn that killed another man.
2 weeks ago
Portland Man Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Child Pornography
Derren Wood-Peterson also received 10 years of supervised release.
2 weeks ago
Maine Game Warden killed in plane crash honored in procession
A Limestone man suffered life-threatening injuries when he crashed into a garbage truck Wednesday morning.
2 weeks ago
JD Vance to stump for Paul LePage during visit to Bangor
Vice President JD Vance will be campaigning to support Paul LePage in Bangor.
2 weeks ago
Fire at Portland Recycling Center Lights Up Sky
There's still no word on any injuries or the cause of the fire.
2 weeks ago
Sen. Collins Questions Pentagon Failure to Anticipate Strait of Hormuz Closure
Collins posed the question to Joint Chiefs of Staff General John Caine
2 weeks ago
Former Maine Prison Administrator to Serve Five Years for Theft
Gerald Merrill pleaded guilty in March to theft and bribery charges and was sentenced Tuesday,
2 weeks ago
2 people accused of assaulting, burning man after luring him into Lewiston apartment
Police say two people lured a man into an apartment before beating and burning him in Lewiston.
2 weeks ago
Maine Warden Service pilot killed in plane crash
A Maine Game Warden was killed in a plane crash in Franklin County.
3 weeks ago
Husband, Wife Killed in Sanford Crash
Police say weather and road conditions were not a factor in the crash.
3 weeks ago
Portland Man Accused of Intentionally Hitting Bicyclist in Lewiston
Officers say they quickly determined the incident was intentional.
3 weeks ago
Police recover explosive devices from domestic violence suspect in Trenton
Police found explosive devices after responding to a domestic violence call in Trenton over the weekend.
3 weeks ago
JD Vance to visit Bangor this week
Vice President JD Vance will be in Bangor on Thursday.
3 weeks ago
Maine Weather to Warm Up with Fewer Rain Spells by Next Weekend
A changing weather pattern will start allowing more west-northwest winds to blow warmer air into the region.
