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3 days ago

Scarborough woman killed in single-vehicle crash in Pittsfield

A Scarborough woman died in a single-vehicle crash in Pittsfield.

4 days ago

Maine State Rep. Libby Won’t Seek Reelection, Launching Conservative Groups

Libby says the organizations will include a nonprofit and a state Political Action Committee

4 days ago

Search On For Missing Person on Peaks Island

Portland Police say Wiley Davi was last seen Saturday evening.

4 days ago

15 Summonsed, One Arrested in Hancock County Underage Drinking Bust

Hancock County deputies say Maine State Police assisted them in the investigation.

4 days ago

Kennebunk Firefighters Save Car From Falling Into River

The vehicle came to rest in a position where it was ready to roll over and down a 15-foot drop.

6 days ago

Trump Shuts Down Offshore Wind in New England; Nova Scotia Eyes Opportunity

The administration’s freeze on U.S. ocean wind projects could set clean energy back a decade. Nova Scotia’s massive Wind West project hopes to fill the gap and even sell power to the U.S.

6 days ago

Federal Policy Could Push Hundreds of Mainers Out of Long-Term Housing

HUD plans to cut funding for permanent supportive housing and shift to transitional programs, leaving vulnerable Mainers at risk of homelessness. Advocates warn shelters could be overwhelmed.

6 days ago

Maine Announces $550K in Grants to Boost Coastal Resilience

The state just announced $550,000 in grants to help communities prepare for future storms and flooding. Towns and regional groups can apply for funding to strengthen infrastructure and plan for climate risks. Applications are due Jan. 5.

6 days ago

Portland Unveils Maine’s First Electric Boat Charger

Portland just unveiled the state’s first electric boat charger at Wright’s Wharf. The move is part of a push to cut emissions and noise in the marine industry.

6 days ago

Overdose Deaths Continue to Decline in Maine for Third Year

Overdose deaths have dropped for the third year in a row! Fatal overdoses are down 23% compared to last year, and officials credit naloxone distribution and expanded treatment options. If the trend continues, Maine could see the fewest overdose deaths in six years.

6 days ago

Arrest made in shooting that left 1 dead, 1 injured in Penobscot County

A Connecticut man is charged with murder for a shooting in Corinth that left one man dead and another injured.

7 days ago

New York man seriously injured after falling from top of moving bus on Maine Turnpike

A New York man fell onto the Maine Turnpike from the top of a moving bus.

1 week ago

Rumford Police Arrest Repeat Offender for Check Fraud

Officers say 40-year-old Rex Allen Call, Jr. was arrested Thursday

1 week ago

UMaine Police Issue Campus Warning in Domestic Violence Search

They say harassment was first reported Monday, but the case was elevated Thursday.

1 week ago

Bribery scheme involving inmate leads to indictments for three former York County corrections officers

Three former corrections officers at York County Jail accused of accepting money from an inmate have been indicted.

1 week ago

Portland police seek local woman reported missing on Wednesday

Police are asking for help finding a missing woman from Portland.

1 week ago

Wood Leaves Senate Race for House Seat in Maine Election Shakeup

Jordan Wood withdrew from the Senate race to seek Maine’s 2nd Congressional District seat.

1 week ago

Police Looking for Stolen Trailer North of Augusta

Police say the 20-foot trailer was last seen on the evening of November 6th parked along Augusta Road.

1 week ago

5 Injured in Androscoggin County Crash, Driver Partially Ejected

The roadway was temporarily closed while emergency personnel cleared the scene and investigated the crash.

1 week ago

Remains found in Aroostook County identified as missing woman

Human remains that were found in Aroostook County last month have been identified as a mother of two who went missing in July.

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Median Price of Homes in Maine Reaches $426,000

The price surged in October.

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Acadia National Park on Pace for Busiest Year Ever

Overnight camping stays are also on a healthy pace, with a nearly 33 increase this year over 2024.

9 hours ago in Local

Charges dropped against woman accused of ramming vehicle of Border Patrol officer stationed in Maine

A woman who was shot by a Border Patrol agent from Maine last month has had charges against her dropped.

9 hours ago in Local

Permit approval clears the way for completion of controversial electricity corridor in Maine

Regulators have given the green light for the completion of a 53-mile electricity corridor running through Maine.

1 day ago in Local

Driver Not Injured After SUV Ends Up in Acton Pond

The York County Sheriff’s Office says they were sent to the scene of a reported vehicle in Horn Pond