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2 weeks ago

Man Critically Injured After Being Hit While Helping at Crash on I-95 Near Bangor

Maine State Police say the man stopped to assist the woman who had crashed in snowy conditions on the highway in Veazie.

2 weeks ago

Actor Timothy Simons to Give University of Maine Commencement Speech

Simons is from Readfield and studied theater at UMaine before building a career in television and film.

2 weeks ago

One Injured in Fire That Destroys West Bath Home

Firefighters say it took three hours to put out the intense fire

2 weeks ago

Maine could see millions in federal health payments withheld over fraud accusations

The Trump administration could halt billions of dollars in federal health payments to multiple states, including Maine.

2 weeks ago

Portland police’s use of messaging app that automatically deletes messages raises concerns

The Portland Police Department is under scrutiny for using the encrypted messaging app Signal, which deletes messages within 24 hours, during investigations and stakeouts.

2 weeks ago

Alton Landfill Approved for Expansion

Despite local pushback, the Juniper Ridge landfill has been approved of an expansion by the Maine DEP.

2 weeks ago

Gov. Mills Signs Child Care Affordability Law

Mills appeared at St. Louis Child Development Center in Biddeford, where she signed the measure.

2 weeks ago

Lewiston Murder Suspect Being Held Without Bail

A judge ordered the suspect to be held without bail, with a court hearing scheduled for April 10th

2 weeks ago

Boil water order lifted after Lewiston water main break repaired

A boil water order in Lewiston was lifted Monday afternoon after a large water main break reported on Sunday.

2 weeks ago

Judge rejects emergency relief request from two Maine woman suing DHS over ICE confrontation

Two Maine women who are suing the Department of Homeland Security over alleged First Amendment violations have had a request for emergency relief denied.

2 weeks ago

Mainer accused of driving vehicle at Border Patrol agent enters guilty plea

A Maine woman accused of driving a car at a Border Patrol agent in the town of Washington has pleaded guilty.

2 weeks ago

Six people injured after floor collapses at NH wedding venue

Six people were taken to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries after a floor collapsed at a wedding venue in Tamworth,…

2 weeks ago

More than 600 Bath Iron Works employees go on strike

A union representing 650 workers at Bath Iron Works went on strike Monday after rejecting an offer from shipyard operator General Dynamics.

2 weeks ago

Maine State Police detonate two separate explosives after being found inside homes

This follows a similar incident this past week where a Limington woman found a grenade on a private road.

2 weeks ago

Missing Brunswick woman found dead 2 months after being reported missing

56-year-old Rebecca Dorr was found dead near some walking trails in Brunswick, Saturday. She had been missing since January 25th.

2 weeks ago

Lewiston woman killed after fatal early morning shooting

22-year-old Maliyah Powell of Lewiston was killed in the early hours of Friday. 25-year-old Elise Bergeron of Lewiston was charged with her Murder

2 weeks ago

False 911 Call Brings Large Police Presence at Standish High School

Additional details will be released as they become available.

2 weeks ago

Elderly Woman Dead from House Fire Near Lincoln

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

2 weeks ago

Maine CDC confirms 40th case of HIV in Penobscot County outbreak

This the second case reported this month, with the initial cases in the outbreak being reported back in November of 2023.

2 weeks ago

Portland PD discover human remains behind homeless shelter in Riverton area

The death does not appear to be suspicious at the moment, and authorities are working to identify the deceased and the cause of death.

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