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3 weeks ago

Maine Oysterman, Marine Veteran Running as Democrat Against Sen. Collins

Graham Platner is from the Hancock County town of Sullivan

3 weeks ago

Pharmaceutical Giant Novartis Suing Maine Over New State Law

Novartis is suing to have the state law overturned in federal court

3 weeks ago

Two Portland Area Law Enforcement Agencies Warn of Scams

Officers say no credible institution will demand cash transactions.

3 weeks ago

Three Maine Elementary Schools Test New Inclusive Education Model

The program launches as special education costs are on the rise in Maine and as federal priorities are shifting.

3 weeks ago

Old Orchard Beach police officer detained by ICE agrees to leave the U.S.

A Maine police officer arrested by immigration authorities has agreed to voluntarily leave the country, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said Monday.

3 weeks ago

Glenburn man accused of attacking family member with hatchet

A Glenburn man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked a family member with a hatchet.

3 weeks ago

1 Dead, 2 Injured in Northern Maine Mobile Home Fire

Fire personnel located a single-wide trailer fully on fire. 

3 weeks ago

Maine Woman Charged for Driving 120 mph With Kids in New Hampshire

The woman was stopped Sunday at 6:12 am for traveling 120 mph.

3 weeks ago

Pedestrian Killed Crossing Road in New Gloucester

An investigation is ongoing.

3 weeks ago

Suspect in North Windham shooting found dead.

Suspect in North Windham shooting was found dead,

3 weeks ago

Drought conditions force Maine farmers to take drastic measures

These conditions have led to many plants like blueberries and other fruits drying up or dying, and some farmers in the state having to pick and choose which crops live and die to conserve water.

3 weeks ago

Arrest Made in Waldoboro Homicide Investigation

The Suspect in the murder of a woman in Waldoboro was arrested in Florida

3 weeks ago

Police Searching for four armed and dangerous suspects in Rumford

As of Saturday morning, Rumford Police are searching for four suspects they say are armed and dangerous after they fled from their vehicle that crashed after a high-speed chase.

3 weeks ago

Suspect arrested in University Credit Union robbery

Portland police have arrested a suspect in the University Credit Union robbery.

4 weeks ago

Suspect located after fatal shooting in Windham

A suspect has been located and a shelter-in-place order lifted after a fatal shooting in Windham Friday afternoon.

4 weeks ago

Maine Dealing With “Flash Drought”, Continued Fire Danger

The flash drought conditions developed over the past several weeks

4 weeks ago

Bacteria Advisories Lifted at 4 Southern Maine Beaches

Beachgoers had been advised not to make contact with the water while the advisories were in place.

4 weeks ago

21-Year-Old Has Life Threatening Injuries in Cumberland Co. Crash

The crash is being investigated by the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division

4 weeks ago

2 Alarm Fire in Coastal Scarborough Taps Out Hydrant System

The fire was elevated to two alarms because of heavy fire conditions

4 weeks ago

Case on Medicaid Cuts to Abortion Providers Heard in Portland

President Donald Trump's policy and tax bill blocked Medicaid money from Planned Parenthood.

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