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1 week ago
Maine State Police detonate two separate explosives after being found inside homes
This follows a similar incident this past week where a Limington woman found a grenade on a private road.
1 week ago
Missing Brunswick woman found dead 2 months after being reported missing
56-year-old Rebecca Dorr was found dead near some walking trails in Brunswick, Saturday. She had been missing since January 25th.
2 weeks ago
Lewiston woman killed after fatal early morning shooting
22-year-old Maliyah Powell of Lewiston was killed in the early hours of Friday. 25-year-old Elise Bergeron of Lewiston was charged with her Murder
2 weeks ago
False 911 Call Brings Large Police Presence at Standish High School
Additional details will be released as they become available.
2 weeks ago
Elderly Woman Dead from House Fire Near Lincoln
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
2 weeks ago
Maine CDC confirms 40th case of HIV in Penobscot County outbreak
This the second case reported this month, with the initial cases in the outbreak being reported back in November of 2023.
2 weeks ago
Portland PD discover human remains behind homeless shelter in Riverton area
The death does not appear to be suspicious at the moment, and authorities are working to identify the deceased and the cause of death.
2 weeks ago
Ice Jams Cause Flooding, Evacuations Along Piscataquis River
No injuries have been reported in the flooding.
2 weeks ago
Skowhegan Man Charged with Murder in Augusta Shooting
The suspect is now being held in the Somerset County Jail without bail.
2 weeks ago
Oldest known whale recording could unlock mysteries of the ocean
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A haunting whale song discovered on decades-old audio equipment could open up a new understanding of how the…
2 weeks ago
Sen King Introduces Measure to Hike Benefits for Service Members Who Die in Action
Congress increased burial benefits for non-service-connected deaths and tied them to inflation back in 2020.
2 weeks ago
Measure to Ban Transgender Athletes in Girls Sports Passes Hurdle
State lawmakers can now choose to enact the bill as written or to send it to voters.
2 weeks ago
State Police neutralize explosive device in Limington
Police received a report at around 5:30 PM Monday from an individual who had found what they believed to be a grenade near a dumpster.
2 weeks ago
Portland City Survey Shows Dissatisfaction with Affordability, Traffic Flow
The survey will help city staff understand community needs and provide guidance in decision-making.
2 weeks ago
Portland Police Investigating Possible Arson After Suspect Uses Bedsheets to Escape
Officers say crews located and extinguished a fire on a third-floor unit at 72 Bishop Street.
2 weeks ago
Brunswick Police Officer Charged with Assault
The officer was charged Monday in West Bath District Court.
2 weeks ago
Androscoggin County Look for Suspects in Two Burglaries, Stolen Vehicle
Deputies say one burglary took place at Vacationland Cannabis in Turner, while the other was reported on Greene Street in Sabattus.
2 weeks ago
Pickup Truck Goes Through Ice at Moosehead Lake
A total of 7 Lisbon Fire Department personnel assisted on the scene.
2 weeks ago
A Cars Drives Off the Road, Goes into the Sabattus River in Lisbon
The driver sustained only minor injuries.
2 weeks ago
South Portland residents raise concerns about declining air quality near petroleum tanks
A recent report by the Maine DEP found that air samples near the tanks measured drastically higher than the area's normal background levels in terms of toxic chemicals.
