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7 days ago

Massachusetts Man Found Dead Off Maine Coast Near Bremen

Mark Metzger was reported missing by friends after they could not find him near his 19-foot sailboat.

1 week ago

Maine Woman Wins 2nd World Paracycling Title

Brown captured gold on the final day of this year's UCI Championships.

1 week ago

Bill Diamond, Former Maine Secretary of State and Child Welfare Advocate, Dies at 80

"Maine lost a tremendous man who dedicated years of his life to public service. Rest in peace, Bill. Your advocacy on behalf of Maine children will never be forgotten," said former governor Paul LePage, who is running for Congress in Maine's Second Congressional District.

1 week ago

Speed and Alcohol Suspected Factors in a Casco Car Crash, Killing a Hiram Man

A Hiram man was killed in a single vehicle crash by the town line of Casco and Naples, early Sunday…

1 week ago

ICE ordered by Maine judge to release detained Ecuadorian man

26-year-old Edgar Vicente Bermeo Sicha, who had been in the US since 2024, was on his way to a job site in Maine on the 28th of July when he was detained by border patrol.

1 week ago

Maine man who pleaded guilty in wife’s killing sentenced to 45 years

The Church of Safe Injection in Lewiston has had its license revoked after inspectors condemned the building this past week.

1 week ago

Investigators say island fire in Hollis caused by campfire

A fire on an island in Hollis on Friday was caused by a campfire that wasn't fully put out.

2 weeks ago

Oysterman Raises $1 Million in 9 Days for Democratic Senate Run

The Democratic candidate says most of his contributions have been small donations

2 weeks ago

Maine Turnpike to See Sight Rise in Labor Day Traffic from Lat Year

The agency says more than 1.12 million transactions are expected between Friday and Monday.

2 weeks ago

Bat Tests Positive for Rabies in Portland

The city is recommending some basic tips for people to avoid rabies.

2 weeks ago

Sen. Collins “extremely alarmed” by firing of CDC director

Sen. Susan Collins is voicing concerns after the firing of the U.S. CDC Director.

2 weeks ago

Van driver charged with OUI after rollover crash in Sidney

One person suffered serious injuries when a van rolled over on I-95 in Sidney.

2 weeks ago

Motorcycle Rider in Critical Condition After Crash in Lisbon Falls

The crash remains under investigation.

2 weeks ago

Man Drowns in Pond Near Belgrade

The medical examiner will conduct the autopsy.

2 weeks ago

New Hampshire Woman Dies in Sebago Lake

Police say she was found unconscious in the water in the town of Sebago

2 weeks ago

Gov. Mills “seriously considering” Senate run to challenge Susan Collins

Gov. Janet Mills could announce a decision about a Senate run in November.

2 weeks ago

Missing Plymouth woman found dead in Newport

The body of a Plymouth woman who was reported missing last Friday was found in Newport.

2 weeks ago

Portland Mayor Clarifies City’s ICE Policy After Grant Controversy

The city is accepting the grant but will fight against the ICE requirement in court.

2 weeks ago

High Fire Danger Persists in Central-Southern Maine

Rangers say vegetation is showing signs of stress because of building drought conditions.

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