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3 weeks ago

Platner Takes Page from Trump Playbook to Keep Up Senate Bid

Platner is the latest Democratic candidate to shrug off dark revelations about their past,

3 weeks ago

Man Dies in Down East Maine Crash

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

3 weeks ago

Maine State Worker Resigns After Charges for Comfort Dog’s Death

Brodie Hinckley was placed on administrative leave last month

3 weeks ago

Former Gov. LePage joins Republicans calling for investigation into funds raised for Lewiston shooting survivors

A group of Maine Republicans including former Governor Paul LePage are calling for an investigation into the use of funds raised for survivors of the Lewiston mass shooting.

3 weeks ago

Traffic stops lead to drug arrest in Portland

Police seized a rifle along with meth and crack cocaine during a traffic stop in Portland.

3 weeks ago

Right Whale, Found Off Maine Coast, Growing in Population

The whales have shown a trend of slow population growth over the past four years.

3 weeks ago

New Hampshire Man Faces Attempted Murder After York Co. Stabbing

Deputies say the victim was taken to Maine Medical Center in Portland.

3 weeks ago

Man Accused of Threatening to Detonate Bomb During Bangor Burglary

Officers say they found the suspect inside a closed business in Bangor

3 weeks ago

CMP Transformer Move to Delay Traffic Through Scarborough

Drivers are asked to plan alternate routes and expect delays.

3 weeks ago

Standish woman accused of fatally shooting boyfriend appears in court

A Standish woman charged with murder for the shooting death of her boyfriend made her first court appearance on Monday.

3 weeks ago

Police looking for leads after drive-by shooting damages Auburn home

There were no injuries but a home was struck by gunfire during a drive-by shooting in Auburn over the weekend.

3 weeks ago

Former Maine CDC Director Shah Running for Governor

He joins a crowded field of candidates trying to replace Governor Janet Mills, who is term limited.

3 weeks ago

Another Huge Turnout at Hot Rods and Heroes in Westbrook

The Hot Rods and Heroes car show included awards in 16 categories.

3 weeks ago

Dexter High School Gets 25K as Finalist in National Giveaway

The national contest awards money to small towns to help improve athletic facilities.

3 weeks ago

DNC Chair Says Platner Comments Not Disqualifying

In now-deleted Reddit posts from 2021, Platner called himself a communist among other things.

3 weeks ago

Police Say Missing Sabattus Girl Found

Sabattus police say they’ve found missing teen Dahlia. ______________________ Original Story: Police are searching for a missing 15-year-old girl from…

3 weeks ago

Graham Platner campaign manager resigns after controversial posts online resurface

Campaign Director Genevieve McDonald resigned from her post as campaign director yesterday, saying that the views expressed by Platner weren't values she could stand behind.

3 weeks ago

Judge sentences Maine man to 38 years for the killing of his stepson

An Oxford man was sentenced Friday to 38 years behind bars for the killing of his stepson.

3 weeks ago

Wardens offer $3,000 reward after lynx found dead in Aroostook County

Maine Game Wardens are offering $3,000 for information about the illegal killing of a Canada lynx.

3 weeks ago

High Trails at Baxter State Park Closed for Season

The closure includes Owl Trail, which is the northernmost section of the Appalachian Trail

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