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1 week ago
From Caribou to the Cosmos: Maine’s Jessica Meir Named Commander of Upcoming Space Station Mission
Maine is heading back to the stars! NASA has announced that Caribou’s own Jessica Meir will lead the next mission to the International Space Station
1 week ago
Maine’s Expanded PFAS Ban Takes Effect Jan. 1: What You Need to Know About the New Limits on ‘Forever Chemicals’
Starting January 1, Maine is taking a major step in the fight against "forever chemicals." Chemicals known as PFAS will be officially banned from a wide range of everyday consumer products.
1 week ago
Person Rescued After Falling Through Ice on Penobscot River in Bangor
The person was taken to a hospital for observation.
1 week ago
Portland Police Looking for Hit-And-Run Driver with Pedestrian
Police say an officer working nearby at a homeless center was sent to the scene in the 600 block of Riverside Street
2 weeks ago
Portland Mayor Praises Firefighters, Surrounding Businesses After Waterfront Fire
Numerous boats tied to the wharf sustained damage from the fire, including one that sank.
2 weeks ago
Fisherman’s Association Fundraising for Businesses, Fishermen Hit by Portland Fire
Multiple boats tied to the wharf sustained damage from the fire, including one that sank.
2 weeks ago
Snowmobile Crash Kills 17 Year Old Girl in Aroostook County
Wardens say the crash is an active investigation.
2 weeks ago
Maine State Police Investigating Death of One Year Old in Milford
Officers say there is no danger to the public.
2 weeks ago
Statewide PFAS product ban expands in 2026
The new expansion will be including everyday household items like certain cookware, cosmetics and cleaning products.
2 weeks ago
Tremont Couple Found Dead In Murder-Suicide
Autopsies showed the couple died from gunshot wounds, with Jyoti's death being ruled a homicide and William's ruled a suicide.
2 weeks ago
A 22-Year-Old Corinth Man Arrested for Allegedly Murdering his Mother
22-Year-Old Daniel Derosier of Corinth was arrested for allegedly murdering his mother, 41-year-old Abigail Thomas.
2 weeks ago
Maine Mariners Postpone Games Amid Minor League Hockey Strike
Players will continue to strike until a contract between the ECHL and the players of Professional Hockey Players Association (PHPA), is agreed upon and signed.
2 weeks ago
Portland’s Custom House Wharf Heavily Damaged from Large Fire
There was heavy damage, with one building totaled.
2 weeks ago
Republican Lawmaker to Call for Investigation into Maine’s Medicaid Program
State Republicans have asked for a federal investigation over the issue as well.
2 weeks ago
Kennebunk HVAC Tech Rescued After Being Locked on Roof Christmas Eve
Kennebunk Fire Rescue reports employees locked up and left for the night, leaving the technician stranded on the roof.
2 weeks ago
Portland Police Still Looking for Missing Person After 20 Years
Siphat Chau is an Asian man.
2 weeks ago
Two Arrested Over Augusta House Fire from November
Both men face charges of arson and violating conditions of release.
2 weeks ago
Maine Republicans Announce Congressional Probe of Nonprofit Over Medicaid Billing
Republican leadership in the state legislature is blaming Democrats far a lack of oversight over Medicaid billing.
2 weeks ago
Bath Iron Works Praises New “Trump Class” Battleship Project
Trump said Monday that two new "Trump-class" battleships would be the first in a "Golden Fleet" of Navy ships
2 weeks ago
Machias Police Officer Gets Lifesaving Award For Quick Response
Machias Police say the man was stabilized and taken to a hospital.
