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2 weeks ago
Somerset County man charged with manslaughter in connection with boating-related death
A Maine man has been charged in connection with the death of a Skowhegan man who drowned in the Kennebec River on July 4.
2 weeks ago
Large police presence in Lewiston after shooting downtown
A convenience store in downtown Lewiston was shut down while police investigated a shooting Tuesday afternoon.
2 weeks ago
Man Accused of Murdering Another Man Before Portland Police Shot, Injured Him
Two officers are on administrative leave.
2 weeks ago
Portland Jetport Among Airports Hit by Technical Problems at Key Air Traffic Center
Hundreds of flights were canceled in the U.S. Northeast
2 weeks ago
Prime Bayside Lots in Portland Now Being Marketed for Development
The city rezoned the property for dense commercial housing.
2 weeks ago
Fire Heavily Damages Farmingdale Home, Owner Flown to Maine Med for Smoke Inhalation
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
2 weeks ago
Federal investigators release new details about fatal plane crash off Maine’s coast
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its preliminary findings after a plane crashed in Bristol, killing a father and injuring his son.
2 weeks ago
Hiker found dead on Mt. Katahdin identified by authorities
A thru-hiker from California died after reaching the summit on Mt. Katahdin during rainy and cold conditions last week.
2 weeks ago
Deaths of three people found in submerged vehicle in northern Maine not considered suspicious
Sharon Bukulmez, 61, with her 5-year-old granddaughter and 3-year-old grandson both of Bar Harbor, were found dead in their vehicle found at Pond Cove in Roque Bluffs.
2 weeks ago
Maine’s Tri for a Cure Named a Top Triathlon Nationwide
The race was included in Triathlete's 50 Best Triathlons
2 weeks ago
Augusta School Department Barred from Restricting Public Comments
A judge determined the district's policy was unconstitutional.
3 weeks ago
Petition circulating for Maine officials to reopen investigation into 1970 deaths of Canadian teens
A petition on Change.org has garnered nearly 3,000 signatures from Nova Scotians looking for closure regarding the case of the "Cape Breton Three", who died in Aroostook County.
3 weeks ago
Portland Dog Park and Restaurant ‘Woof Play Eat’ Permanently Closes, Citing Lengthy City and State Delays
Citing prolonged regulatory delays and mounting pre-opening costs from the city and state, Portland’s popular dog park and restaurant concept Woof Play Eat has permanently shut down.
3 weeks ago
Donor to File Complaint with Maine AG Over Lewiston Shooting Victims’ Fund
Daniel Chapin, founder of the Youth Peace and Justice Foundation, is seeking transparency into how donations were handled following the 2023 mass shootings. The filing will mark the first official complaint submitted by a donor regarding the fund's management.
3 weeks ago
Shellfish harvesting paused along 2 areas of Casco Bay as algae bloom spreads
Shellfish harvesting has been shut down temporarily along two areas of Casco Bay as an algae bloom threatens some marine life.
3 weeks ago
Eliot Cutler sentenced to more jail time during Friday hearing
Convicted sex offender and former candidate for Maine governor Eliot Cutler faces additional jail time for violating probation.
3 weeks ago
Extreme Drought Now Present in Maine as Entire State Sinks into Drought
More than 1.3 million Mainers now live in drought areas.
3 weeks ago
Gray Man Pleads Guilty in Drug Conspiracy
Anthony Black has pleaded guilty in a drug conspiracy.
3 weeks ago
Gardiner man charged after drug agents seize meth and fentanyl from home
Drug agents seized more than a pound and a half of fentanyl and other drugs in Gardiner.
3 weeks ago
UMaine to eliminate vacant positions as it tightens budget
UMaine announced Thursday that it's laying off staff and faculty as it faces a $19 million shortfall.
