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“Women for Trump” bus tour makes stop in Old Orchard Beach

The “Women For Trump” bus tour was scheduled to make a stop in Old Orchard Beach Wednesday night. It came…

Bangor police charge two people with drug trafficking

Two people are facing drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop in Bangor on Monday night.

Toxic algae likely caused by dog poop, experts say

Hinckley Pond and Old Ice Pond have been been closed to the public until the fall due to recent algal blooms that can kill dogs and make humans sick.

Coronavirus outbreak reported at Presque Isle Walmart

The Maine CDC said Tuesday it is monitoring a new outbreak at the Walmart in Presque Isle where three employees tested positive.

Portland postmaster accused of prioritizing Amazon over mail

Recent complaints filed against local Postmaster James Thornton accuse him of instructing his staff to sort Amazon packages first, significantly delaying other mail. The willful delay of mail being a federal offense. 

Fox News’ Tucker Carlson targets independent Maine journalist

BELFAST (WGME, BDN) — A freelance journalist from Belfast has been caught in the crosshairs of the culture wars after…

Silver Alert issued for missing Newburgh woman

A Silver Alert has been issued for a woman with dementia in Newburgh.

Maine Brewery cancels Trump event

A veteran-owned Freeport brewery canceled an upcoming ”Women for Trump” event, claiming to have been misled by the campaign managers about the scope of the event. 

Worker injured in accident at construction site in Hampden

Maine State Police say a construction worker was critically injured after getting pinned beneath construction materials in Hampden.

Portland’s East End Beach reopens after wastewater spill

The City of Portland says East End Beach is back open after the result of a water test came back Tuesday.

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Melissa strengthens to a Category 5 hurricane and is forecast to make landfall in Jamaica

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Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 strength Monday as it neared Jamaica, where forecasters said it would unleash catastrophic flooding, multiple landslides and extensive infrastructure damage.

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Maine Wood Carvers Grow Worrisome of Dying Craft

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Wood carvers in Maine are worried that their historical craft is on the decline.

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Silver Alert Issued for Hancock County Woman

Hancock County deputies say Alison Macleod suffers from cognitive issues.

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Otisfield Man Charged After Woman Shot in Hand

Oxford County deputies say they were called to a report of a person who had been shot.

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Owl Rescued on Lake West of Augusta

Officers say they found the barred owl along Annabessacook Lake Saturday morning.