12 hours ago in Local

Three People Were Found Dead in a Submerged Vehicle in a Cove in Northern Maine

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.

15 hours ago in Local

Maine’s Tri for a Cure Named a Top Triathlon Nationwide

The race was included in Triathlete's 50 Best Triathlons

15 hours ago in Local

Augusta School Department Barred from Restricting Public Comments

A judge determined the district's policy was unconstitutional.

18 hours ago in Local

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.

2 days ago in Local

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.

2 days ago in Local

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.

2 days ago in Local

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.

2 days ago in Local

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 days ago in Sports, Trending

Josh Allen opens the Bills’ new stadium with a 5-TD outing in a 41-31 win over the Lions

Josh Allen quickly put his stamp on Highmark Stadium by throwing three touchdown passes and running for two more scores in a 41-31 victory over the Detroit Lions on Thursday night in the first regular-season game at the $2.1 billion facility.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Jon Stewart explains his ongoing philanthropic support of first responders

Jon Stewart says he never really decided to focus his charity efforts on first responders and their families. It just happened. The award-winning host of "The Daily Show" said he wanted to feel useful and support people who dedicated their lives to helping others.

3 days ago in National, Trending

Early voting begins in US midterm elections that could flip control of Congress

In-person voting for this year's midterm elections began Friday, ushering in the final six weeks for Americans to decide which party they trust to lead Congress through a cost-of-living crisis, a prolonged war in Iran and other pressing issues.

3 days ago in Local

Extreme Drought Now Present in Maine as Entire State Sinks into Drought

More than 1.3 million Mainers now live in drought areas.

3 days ago in Local

Gray Man Pleads Guilty in Drug Conspiracy

Anthony Black has pleaded guilty in a drug conspiracy.

3 days ago in Local

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 days ago in Local

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.

4 days ago in Local

Motorcyclist Dead After Fiery Crash Involving Accused Impaired Driver in Windham

Windham Police say witnesses reported seeing a pickup truck driving erratically along Route 302

4 days ago in Local

Maine CDC Reports Measles Case at Waterville Urgent Care Center

There have been recent measles outbreaks in the U.S.

4 days ago in Local

Pittsfield Police Warn About Deceptive Phone Scam

Police say it's important to report such a threat.

4 days ago in Local

York County man killed after motorcycle goes off road in Limerick

Investigators say speed was a factor when a motorcyclist was killed in a crash in York County.

5 days ago in Local

Police continue to look for leads in January disappearance of Penobscot County man

Maine State Police continue their search for a Hampden man who went missing in January.