85 coronavirus cases tied to Millinocket wedding reception, public health officials say

AUGUSTA, Maine (WGAN) The Maine CDC said Wednesday it has now identified 85 cases of COVID-19 that are linked to a wedding reception in Millinocket.

Law enforcement respond to active shooter in Waterville

Police responded to an active shooter situation in Waterville on Tuesday evening.

Searsport man killed in motorcycle accident

Police in Waldo County say a Searsport man was killed after his motorcycle went off the road.

GOP-led ranked voting challenge to be on ballot, judge rules

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A state judge cleared the way for a GOP-led referendum aimed at nullifying ranked-choice voting in presidential races in Maine, meaning the voting system cannot be used in the presidential contest this November.

Man dies while swimming in Maine lake

The Maine Warden Service says a swimmer in Cobbosseecontee Lake in Manchester died on Monday.

10-year-old killed after van crashes into building in Bangor

Bangor police say a 10-year-old was killed when the van they were in crashed into a building.

COVID-19 outbreak reported at Sanford Fire Dept., officials call for better access to testing for first responders

SANFORD, Maine (WGAN) Three members of the Sanford Fire Department have tested positive for COVID-19.

Man killed in Buxton fire identified

BUXTON, Maine (WGAN) Officials have identified the victim in a deadly fire early Sunday morning in Buxton.

One new death, 18 more coronavirus cases on Sunday

The Maine CDC reporting one new coronavirus related death, and 18 additional cases in Maine, on Sunday. The death toll…

Fatal fire in Buxton early Saturday morning

A fatal fire occurred early Saturday morning in Buxton according to The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office. First responders received…