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5 days ago

Taxpayer Assistance Centers in Augusta and Bangor reopen

The IRS has reopened its Taxpayer Assistance Centers in Augusta and Bangor.

5 days ago

Ex-girlfriend accuses Graham Platner of sexually assaulting her

A Maine woman has accused Graham Platner of sexually assaulting her.

6 days ago

Crews repair water main break in South Portland

The water main break has been repaired.

6 days ago

Seven People Injured in York County Head-On Crash

The York County Sheriff's Department is investigating the crash.

6 days ago

A Fatal Vehicle Crash Disrupts North Windham, Saturday Morning

The driver passed away at the scene and their identity is being withheld pending family notification.

6 days ago

Skowhegan man Drowns While Boating on the Kennebec River

The drowning occurred on Saturday morning. The incident remains under investigation.

1 week ago

Universal healthcare question to potentially appear on Maine ballots in 2027

The question would instruct the Legislature to develop a bill by 2028 that would establish a health care system that ensures all Maine residents can choose comprehensive, publicly funded health care, or stay with private care.

1 week ago

Motorcyclist killed after crash in Hancock Friday morning

The cyclist, 44-year-old Jim Hoyt of Sullivan was pronounced dead at the scene.

1 week ago

Man accused of “cloning” Mainers’ EBT cards to steal thousands in benefits

A man has been charged in Maine after a months-long investigation into $100,000 in stolen EBT benefits.

1 week ago

Firefighter injured in Searsmont mill fire and explosion to be released from hospital

A firefighter injured in the deadly explosion at a Searsmont lumber mill is finally heading home.

1 week ago

Two Injured in Windham Crash

The crash took place at about 11:10 am Wednesday.

1 week ago

Ogunquit Pedestrian Drawbridge Bridge Stuck in Raised Up Position

The town says there's no safe pedestrian detour around the bridge.

1 week ago

Investigators say fire that displaced 2 families in Westbrook was accidental

A fire in Westbrook that displaced two families was caused by improperly discarded smoking materials.

1 week ago

Otisfield man accused of assaulting Good Samaritan who tried to intervene in domestic violence incident

An Otisfield man is accused of assaulting two victims before stealing a car and crashing it Tuesday night.

2 weeks ago

Sanford Man Killed in New Hampshire Crash

Police said an investigation is still ongoing.

2 weeks ago

Maine Man to Serve 4-1/2 Years for Canton Crash that Killed Motorcyclist

The suspect could have faced up to 30 years in prison under state law for manslaughter.

2 weeks ago

Portland police say driver who struck 11-year-old bicyclist was on his phone

Police say a man who struck a boy on a bicycle in Portland was talking on his cell phone at the time.

2 weeks ago

Crash on Route 1 in Scarborough leaves Windham woman dead

One person was killed in a crash Tuesday on Route 1 in Scarborough.

2 weeks ago

Portland Likely to See ‘Heat Wave’ Followed by Warmer July

Once the heat hits New England, Boston is forecast to be hotter than Portland for a longer period on time.

2 weeks ago

South Carolina Man Pleads Guilty to Robbing Westbrook Bank

Jean Pierre Gendron pleaded guilty Monday in U.S. District Court in Portland

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Charles hosted Prince Harry and family for first time in years as they try to repair a family rift

King Charles III hosted Prince Harry and met with his family for the first time in years Friday as they try to repair a rift that has persisted since his youngest son and wife quit royal life and moved to America six years ago.

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Elderly Winslow man killed in single-vehicle crash

A crash in Vassalboro left a 92-year-old Winslow man dead.

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Maine high court upholds decision to keep transgender athlete question off November ballot

A question about transgender students will not appear on the state ballot after a ruling from Maine's highest court.

2 days ago in Local

Maine Homes Prices Surge to Record Level for June

The number of home sold also increased over a year ago.

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Shark Sighting Closes Down Reid State Park

The town advised residents and visitors to be safe and alert in the meantime.