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5 days ago
Lisbon Police Investigate Break-in at Cannabis Store
Investigators say four masked suspects forced their way inside and stole merchandise and an unknown amount of cash.
5 days ago
ATF Joins Investigation of Searsmont Lumber Mil Fire, Explosion
The ATF will help the state Fire Marshal in a joint investigation of the lumber mill fire and explosion
6 days ago
Firefighter Killed in Searsmont Mill Explosion Identified
Firefighter Andrew Cross, 27, of the Morrill Fire Department, was killed in the line of duty while working to protect his community. This morning, a procession of over 100 first responders lined the roads to honor him and escort his remains back to Waldo County.
6 days ago
Body of missing Ellsworth paddleboarder found
20-year-old Grayson Mote went missing on May 5th after leaving his family's camp to go paddleboarding and didn't return for over an hour and a half.
6 days ago
Searsmont Fire Explosion Picked Up by Radar
The explosion during the fire was so large it was picked up by radar Friday afternoon.
7 days ago
A Fatal Fire at a Mill in Robbins Lumber Kills a Firefighter and Leaves Many Injured
The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office said a firefighter was found in the rubble of the fatal fire. Because of the complexity of the scene, the investigation is expected to take some time.
1 week ago
Five Teenagers Charged in Series of Car Break-ins in Somerset County
Deputies say the investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be forthcoming.
1 week ago
Drought Conditions Reduced in Maine
For the first time in a while, there exists a portion of the state under no drought classification.
1 week ago
Fisherman dies after boat capsizes off Downeast Maine coast
A fisherman was found dead after his boat capsized near an island in Downeast Maine.
1 week ago
Vance touts work of his anti-fraud task force in visit to Maine ahead of primary election
Vice President JD Vance highlighted the Trump administration’s efforts to combat fraud in a visit to Maine on Thursday ahead of the state’s primary elections for several high-profile races.
1 week ago
U.S. Marshals Arrest Maine Man Who Failed to Appear in Court for Manslaughter
Albert Deschaine of Peru was convicted in 2024 for a fatal crash in Auburn that killed another man.
1 week ago
Portland Man Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Child Pornography
Derren Wood-Peterson also received 10 years of supervised release.
1 week ago
Maine Game Warden killed in plane crash honored in procession
A Limestone man suffered life-threatening injuries when he crashed into a garbage truck Wednesday morning.
1 week ago
JD Vance to stump for Paul LePage during visit to Bangor
Vice President JD Vance will be campaigning to support Paul LePage in Bangor.
1 week ago
Fire at Portland Recycling Center Lights Up Sky
There's still no word on any injuries or the cause of the fire.
1 week ago
Sen. Collins Questions Pentagon Failure to Anticipate Strait of Hormuz Closure
Collins posed the question to Joint Chiefs of Staff General John Caine
1 week ago
Former Maine Prison Administrator to Serve Five Years for Theft
Gerald Merrill pleaded guilty in March to theft and bribery charges and was sentenced Tuesday,
1 week ago
2 people accused of assaulting, burning man after luring him into Lewiston apartment
Police say two people lured a man into an apartment before beating and burning him in Lewiston.
1 week ago
Maine Warden Service pilot killed in plane crash
A Maine Game Warden was killed in a plane crash in Franklin County.
2 weeks ago
Husband, Wife Killed in Sanford Crash
Police say weather and road conditions were not a factor in the crash.
