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Portland Council puts hold on Designation of Landmarks

PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN) A plan to designate 17 buildings along Forest Avenue as historical landmarks has been put on hold.…

Officials release identity of firefighter killed in Farmington explosion

Officials say a fireman has been killed while battling a fire resulting from an explosion that rocked the town of Farmington.

Police Investigating Theft of $300,000 at EcoMaine

PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN) After a top manager was fired from ecomaine’s portland recycling facility in march for destroying documents, police…

Third suspect in Presque Isle shooting captured

A third suspect wanted for a shooting in northern Maine last week has been captured

Maine CDC says worker with acute hepatitis A prepared food in Boothbay Harbor

BOOTHBAY HARBOR (WGME) — A food service worker in Boothbay Harbor with a case of acute hepatitis A virus infection prepared food in Augusta and September, the Maine CDC said.

Cyclist in Scarborough Hit Has Been Identified And Has Died

A woman riding her bicycle in Scarborough died after being hit by a vehicle on Route 1 Friday afternoon. From…

Police look to identify bicyclist hit by vehicle in Scarborough

Police say a woman riding a bicycle was struck by a vehicle on Route 1 in Scarborough on Friday afternoon.

Teenager suffers serious injuries in crash involving tractor-trailer

A Mexico teenager suffered serious injures following a crash in Rumford on Wednesday.

Maine man sentenced to life for killing of Somerset County Sheriff’s Corporal

A judge issuing a life sentence for a man who shot and killed Somerset County Sheriff’s Corporal Eugene Cole.

Former music teacher indicted on multiple sex charges

A former music teacher in Brunswick accused of inappropriately touching two students who are minors has been indicted.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets go on sale amid high demand and many uncertainties

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Not even half of the spots in the 48-team field have been claimed. The schedule of matches won't be finalized until December. And other than host nations U.S., Canada and Mexico, nobody has any idea where or when they'll be playing.

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Aroostook County Democrat is Latest Candidate to Run for Sen. Collins Seat

He becomes the eighth Democratic candidate to oppose Collins

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Collins, King Vote for Failed Plan to Block Govt Shutdown

Senator King notably broke with Democrats, whom he typically sides with, to back the spending plan.

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Maine Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Whale, Bird Parts

The man was investigated as part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife’s Operation Raw Deal.

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Anthem requests extension of deadline as negotiations with Northern Light stall

A spokesperson for Anthem insurance says the company has requested that Northern Light Health extend a deadline for reimbursement negotiations.