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1 week ago

Maine voters cite affordability, accountability and personal freedoms on Election Day

Voters WGAN's Andy Mounter caught up with in Buxton captured a range of concerns—from high power costs and the economy to government spending and reproductive rights. 

1 week ago

One of the Few Remaining Shakers Dies in New Gloucester at 88

The Shakers are a celibate Christian movement and an offshoot of the Quakers.

1 week ago

Bar Accused of Knocking Woman Out Near Bangor Bar

The woman was taken to a hospital for treatment.

1 week ago

Despite Polls, Mainers Think Collins Will Win Reelection

The final University of New Hampshire Poll showed 56 percent of likely voters think Collins will win.

1 week ago

3 men plead guilty in connection with drive-by shootings in Lebanon, Acton

Three men have pleaded guilty in connection with drug-related drive-by shootings in Lebanon and Acton.

1 week ago

State on track for record voter turnout as Mainers decide on key congressional races

The Maine U.S. Senate race is one of eight toss-up races across the country that could shift the balance of power in Washington this election day.

1 week ago

Wildfires Develop as Maine Deals With High Fire Danger

A fire along the Maine border in New Hampshire had burned 300 acres.

1 week ago

Courts in Portland, Augusta, Bangor to Stay Open Late on Election Day

The Maine Judicial Branch says a judge, clerk and marshal will be on duty.

1 week ago

Bangor mall condemned as property owner owes $2 million

Following years of legal battles with the city, the Bangor Mall has been condemned.

1 week ago

United adds new nonstop summer flights from Portland to California destinations

United Airlines is adding new options for non-stop flights from the Portland Jetport to California for summer 2027.

1 week ago

1 person and 2 dogs found dead after fire tears through Belfast mobile home

A fire that destroyed a Belfast mobile home over the weekend left one person and two dogs dead.

1 week ago

Windham-Raymond District to Decide Whether to Name New Middle School After Late Lawmaker, Child Advocate Bill Diamond

The Windham-Raymond School District will take up the issue Wednesday.

2 weeks ago

One Person, Two Dogs Die in Belfast Mobile Home Fire

Crews say they arrived to find heavy fire conditions at the mobile home.

2 weeks ago

Nearly 20 Acre Fire Burns Through Casco Woods

The fire reportedly started at about 3:30 am Saturday.

2 weeks ago

Milford man whose toddler died of hypothermia pleads not guilty

A Penobscot County man pleaded not guilty Friday after his toddler died of hypothermia.

2 weeks ago

Sabattus police arrest 2 juveniles wanted for crashing stolen car into pond, firing gun in separate incidents

A 16-year-old from Auburn is accused of crashing a stolen car into a pond in Sabattus this month.

2 weeks ago

Three Arrested in Biddeford Drug Trafficking Raid

Agents say local police and the public clued them into trafficking out of two apartments in Biddeford.

2 weeks ago

Westbrook police asking for help locating missing middle school student

Police in Westbrook are asking for help locating a missing 12-year-old girl.

2 weeks ago

Maine gas prices see slight drop while heating oil hits another record high

Gas prices in Maine as well as nationwide have seen a slight drop in recent days.

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Is Outlook down? Widespread outage hits Microsoft email and other apps

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A widespread outage hit Microsoft platforms including Outlook on Thursday, with many users encountering trouble using their email accounts and other errors across the tech giant's suite of apps.

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LePage declared official winner in Maine congressional race decided by ranked choice

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As Republicans dig out from under a midterm landslide, they can point to a single bright spot on the nationwide congressional map. That’s Maine’s 2nd congressional district, the only seat that went from blue to red without the help of redistricting.

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Falmouth bakery closed temporarily after crash causes damage

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Police say a 75-year-old man who crashed into a Falmouth bakery Wednesday night has been charged with OUI.

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Mississippi elects Democrat Scott Colom as state’s first Black US senator since Reconstruction

Democratic nominee Scott Colom defeated Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith on Wednesday in Mississippi's closely contested U.S. Senate race after a prolonged ballot counting process, giving the state its first Black U.S. senator since post-Civil War Reconstruction.

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Forest Wildfire Near Maine Border Now 59% Contained

A forest closure remains in effect in the Wild River Fire area.