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3 weeks ago

Platner should drop out of Maine’s US Senate race after sexual assault allegation, Sanders says

Sen. Bernie Sanders on Tuesday became the latest and most notable lawmaker to pull support for Maine Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner following an allegation of sexual assault, adding to a chorus of calls for him to step aside as party leaders scramble to determine the next steps.

3 weeks ago

Man Dead in Somerset County ATV Crash

Speed and alcohol are believed to be factors in the crash.

3 weeks ago

Maine Democrats Join Republicans in Calling for Platner to Drop Out of Senate Race

New accusations of sexual assault led to both state parties releasing statements within five minutes of each other.

3 weeks ago

Taxpayer Assistance Centers in Augusta and Bangor reopen

The IRS has reopened its Taxpayer Assistance Centers in Augusta and Bangor.

3 weeks ago

Ex-girlfriend accuses Graham Platner of sexually assaulting her

A Maine woman has accused Graham Platner of sexually assaulting her.

3 weeks ago

Crews repair water main break in South Portland

The water main break has been repaired.

3 weeks ago

Seven People Injured in York County Head-On Crash

The York County Sheriff's Department is investigating the crash.

3 weeks ago

A Fatal Vehicle Crash Disrupts North Windham, Saturday Morning

The driver passed away at the scene and their identity is being withheld pending family notification.

3 weeks ago

Skowhegan man Drowns While Boating on the Kennebec River

The drowning occurred on Saturday morning. The incident remains under investigation.

4 weeks ago

Universal healthcare question to potentially appear on Maine ballots in 2027

The question would instruct the Legislature to develop a bill by 2028 that would establish a health care system that ensures all Maine residents can choose comprehensive, publicly funded health care, or stay with private care.

4 weeks ago

Motorcyclist killed after crash in Hancock Friday morning

The cyclist, 44-year-old Jim Hoyt of Sullivan was pronounced dead at the scene.

4 weeks ago

Man accused of “cloning” Mainers’ EBT cards to steal thousands in benefits

A man has been charged in Maine after a months-long investigation into $100,000 in stolen EBT benefits.

4 weeks ago

Firefighter injured in Searsmont mill fire and explosion to be released from hospital

A firefighter injured in the deadly explosion at a Searsmont lumber mill is finally heading home.

4 weeks ago

Two Injured in Windham Crash

The crash took place at about 11:10 am Wednesday.

4 weeks ago

Ogunquit Pedestrian Drawbridge Bridge Stuck in Raised Up Position

The town says there's no safe pedestrian detour around the bridge.

4 weeks ago

Investigators say fire that displaced 2 families in Westbrook was accidental

A fire in Westbrook that displaced two families was caused by improperly discarded smoking materials.

4 weeks ago

Otisfield man accused of assaulting Good Samaritan who tried to intervene in domestic violence incident

An Otisfield man is accused of assaulting two victims before stealing a car and crashing it Tuesday night.

4 weeks ago

Sanford Man Killed in New Hampshire Crash

Police said an investigation is still ongoing.

4 weeks ago

Maine Man to Serve 4-1/2 Years for Canton Crash that Killed Motorcyclist

The suspect could have faced up to 30 years in prison under state law for manslaughter.

4 weeks ago

Portland police say driver who struck 11-year-old bicyclist was on his phone

Police say a man who struck a boy on a bicycle in Portland was talking on his cell phone at the time.

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