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2 weeks ago

Maine Mariners Postpone Games Amid Minor League Hockey Strike

Players will continue to strike until a contract between the ECHL and the players of Professional Hockey Players Association (PHPA), is agreed upon and signed. 

2 weeks ago

Portland’s Custom House Wharf Heavily Damaged from Large Fire

There was heavy damage, with one building totaled.

2 weeks ago

Republican Lawmaker to Call for Investigation into Maine’s Medicaid Program

State Republicans have asked for a federal investigation over the issue as well.

2 weeks ago

Kennebunk HVAC Tech Rescued After Being Locked on Roof Christmas Eve

Kennebunk Fire Rescue reports employees locked up and left for the night, leaving the technician stranded on the roof.

2 weeks ago

Androscoggin County Deputies Looking for People After Vehicle Burglary

They're looking for two people of interest.

2 weeks ago

Two Arrested Over Augusta House Fire from November

Both men face charges of arson and violating conditions of release.

2 weeks ago

Maine Republicans Announce Congressional Probe of Nonprofit Over Medicaid Billing

Republican leadership in the state legislature is blaming Democrats far a lack of oversight over Medicaid billing.

2 weeks ago

Bath Iron Works Praises New “Trump Class” Battleship Project

Trump said Monday that two new "Trump-class" battleships would be the first in a "Golden Fleet" of Navy ships

2 weeks ago

Machias Police Officer Gets Lifesaving Award For Quick Response

Machias Police say the man was stabilized and taken to a hospital.

2 weeks ago

Waterville man accused of stealing car, ramming police cruiser during chase

A Waterville man is accused of ramming a police cruiser during a chase in a stolen car.

2 weeks ago

Traffic stop in Old Orchard Beach leads to drug bust

Police seized drugs after pulling over a suspected drunk driver in Old Orchard Beach.

2 weeks ago

4.6 million New Englanders Expected to Travel Over Holidays, Snow Expected

Overall AAA holiday travel projections for New England show 3.9 million will travel by automobile.

2 weeks ago

Lewiston house fire considered suspicious

The origin and cause of the fire on Grove Street are under investigation

2 weeks ago

Searsport School Bus Garage Damaged in Fire

Firefighters say a section of the roof was compromised, forcing crews to operate in defensive mode.

2 weeks ago

Ghost gun regulations in Maine to become law without governor’s signature

The bill, which would go into effect in January of 2027, would require serial numbers on homemade ghost guns and prohibit untraceable firearms.

2 weeks ago

Authorities call dual Saturday night house fires in Lewiston an “active crime scene”

As of Sunday afternoon, it's unclear whether or not the two fires are connected, what started the fires, or if the second fire is considered suspicious.

2 weeks ago

Portland Police Department Looking to Solve a 15-year-old Murder

The Portland Police is looking for help in an unsolved murder that occurred 15 years ago, today. In the early…

3 weeks ago

Aspiring Officers Graduate from Maine Criminal Justice Academy

The leaders of the program say the dedication of the cadets is reflective of the programs high completion rate.

3 weeks ago

Penobscot County man in court after police chase reached speeds over 100 mph

Police say a Charleston man exceeded 100 miles per hour during a chase with police.

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No threat found after Windham elementary school placed under heightened security

A secure status was briefly put in place at a Windham elementary school after a report of a suspicious person in a nearby neighborhood Tuesday morning.

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Agents seize more than 16 pounds of meth, illegal gun in Waterville drug bust

Police say more than 16 pounds of methamphetamine were seized during a major drug bust in Waterville.

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Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are officially divorced after 19 years of marriage

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are divorced and legally single. A Nashville, Tennessee, judge on Tuesday issued an order dissolving the 19-year marriage of the Oscar-winning actor and the Grammy-winning country singer.