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3 weeks ago

Maine Spent $3 Million in Opioid Settlement Money, $19 Million Unspent

The money comes from nationwide settlements with more than a dozen pharmaceutical companies.

3 weeks ago

Sen. Collins defends decision to vote against war powers resolution

Maine's two U.S. Senators were split on a resolution aimed at blocking further military action in Iran without Congressional authorization that failed in the Senate on Wednesday.

3 weeks ago

York County Sheriff’s Office taking part in joint investigation with FBI in Waterboro

The York County Sheriff's Office notified the public about an investigation involving the FBI in Waterboro on Wednesday.

3 weeks ago

3 Face Trafficking Charges in Maine DEA Investigation at Washington County Motel

Agents, including members of the U.S. Border Patrol, found a large quantity of methamphetamine in a motel room.

3 weeks ago

Maine Gets Boost in Current $248 Million Surplus; Downward Forecast in Next Budget

The governor plans to revise her supplemental budget proposal in the coming weeks to include the money increase.

3 weeks ago

2 men face charges for drive-by shooting in Gray

Two men are facing charges for allegedly firing shots from a moving vehicle in Gray.

3 weeks ago

Jury finds man guilty of murder in death of 3-year-old in Edgecomb

A man accused of killing his girlfriend's 3-year-old daughter in Edgecomb was found guilty of murder on Tuesday.

3 weeks ago

Man Accused of Assaulting Security Guard in Downtown Portland

The suspect was taken to the Cumberland County Jail.

3 weeks ago

Fire Heavily Damages Berwick Home

The investigation is ongoing.

3 weeks ago

9-year-old girl airlifted from Black Mountain

A 9-year-old girl was airlifted after getting injured on Black Mountain Ski Area in Rumford.

3 weeks ago

Maine government watchdog ordered to investigate MaineCare fraud unit

Maine lawmakers have directed the state to launch an independent review of an office that oversees MaineCare following allegations of fraud.

3 weeks ago

Maine politicians react to U.S/Israeli strikes on Iran

The strike, dubbed "Operation: Epic Fury" killed longtime Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and saw targets across the country's capital being bombed.

3 weeks ago

Indie rock bassist granted protection from abuse order against Penobscot County woman

Julian Koster of Neutral Milk Hotel was granted the two-year order this past Thursday against 41-year-old Anna Gallons, a former fan and member of the "Elephant 6 Collective" of indie bands.

3 weeks ago

Lewiston Woman Charged after Firing Shots During an Altercation

According to Lewiston Police, they responded to Howard and Pine Streets for a report of shots fired around 5:30 p.m.

3 weeks ago

Rockland Student Charged After Police Find Gun and Ammo in Vehicle

According to Rockland Police, the student has been charged with possession of a firearm on school property.

3 weeks ago

Maine Supreme Court associate justice cleared of wrongdoing by panel

A Maine Supreme Court member has been cleared of wrongdoing following accusations that she didn't step away from cases she was involved with as a private attorney.

3 weeks ago

Portland police seek leads in 2017 death of man found in car

Police in Portland are asking for information about a Scarborough man who was found dead in his car nine years ago.

4 weeks ago

Husson University Offers Free Tuition to Piscataquis County Sudents

The scholarship will be available to students when they apply for classes for the 2026 fall semester.

4 weeks ago

Eliot Cutler facing more than 3 years behind bars for probation violation stemming from child porn conviction

Former candidate for Maine governor Eliot Cutler could be spending years behind bars for violating probation.

4 weeks ago

Bomb threat targeting Cumberland County Jail believed to be made by inmate

The sheriff's office says the Portland Press Herald reportedly received the initial call of a bomb threat at the jail Wednesday afternoon.

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