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Police in Portland investigating two incidents in city’s West End

Portland police are investigating two incidents that happened in the West End on Sunday night that they believe are connected.

Drop in tourism fuels difficult time for Maine businesses

Maine businesses had a slow holiday weekend over the Indigenous People’s Day holiday weekend due to the lack of tourism…

42 new cases of coronavirus, no new deaths Saturday

The Maine CDC reported 42 new cases of coronavirus Saturday, and no new deaths. This leaves the death toll at…

Lawsuit to extend absentee ballot deadline shot down by Maine Supreme Court

Maine’s highest court on Friday reaffirmed the deadline for absentee ballots in the November election.

Maine man dies after single-car crash in Lyman

Maine State Police say a motorist who crashed into a tree died died from his injuries at a hospital.

Fire marshals unable to determine causes of two fires in Maine

The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office investigated two fires in recent days, one in Machiasport and another in Bangor.

New Balance factory in Skowhegan evacuated after possible exposure to hazardous chemical

Multiple agencies were on scene in what appears to be an incident of exposure to a hazardous chemical at the New Balance factory store in Skowhegan on Thursday afternoon.

Outbreak of COVID-19 linked to Waldo County church gathering grows

An outbreak stemming from a church is having a ripple effect in and around the Waldo County area.

Man charged with kidnapping following hours-long standoff in Rockland

A Rockport man was taken into custody following an overnight standoff.

Family of injured maintenance worker files lawsuit related to deadly Farmington blast

The family of a maintenance worker who was critically injured in a blast in Farmington last September is suing two Maine companies.

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Artemis II kicks off trip around the moon after surpassing Apollo 13’s distance record

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With the moon now filling their windows, the Artemis II astronauts kicked off their lunar flyby Monday, taking in magnificent views of the far side never before witnessed while setting a new distance record for humanity.

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Maine’s highest court says bill to expand ranked choice voting violates Maine Constitution

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The Maine Supreme Court ruled unanimously Monday that an expansion of ranked choice voting would violate the state constitution.

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Maine lawmakers rebuke Trump’s Easter Sunday social media post threatening Iran

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Maine Democratic Congresswoman Chellie Pingree says it's time to invoke the 25th amendment after a post by President Trump on Easter Sunday.

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Tuesday Snow Coming to Maine; Weekend Rain Trend in 2025 Not Likely This Spring

Zehr said any accumulation would likely take place inland from Portland, especially at higher elevations. 

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Platner Using Trivia Games and Happy Hours in Maine Senate Campaign

Platner is facing Gov. Janet Mills in the June 9 primary, with the winner taking on five-term Republican Sen. Susan Collins,