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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.

3 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.

3 weeks ago

Crash leaves bicyclist with serious injuries in Westbrook

One man is in serious condition after he was hit by a car while riding his bicycle in Westbrook.

3 weeks ago

Rockland Police arrest 19-year-old and Minor After Thomaston Theft

Police say minor faces theft and numerous other charges.

3 weeks ago

Rockland Police Investigating Threats Against City Councilors After ICE Vote

The issue of threats arose after the City Council approved an ordinance barring Rockland employees from assisting federal immigration.

3 weeks ago

NTSB to join state, local police to investigate death of kindergartener hit by school bus in Standish

Federal authorities are involved in the investigation of a school bus crash that killed a 5-year-old boy in Standish this week.

3 weeks ago

President Trump endorses Paul LePage for Congress

President Trump has given his endorsement to former Maine Gov. Paul LePage for his run in Maine's 2nd Congressional District.

3 weeks ago

Game Wardens Cite Anglers for Illegally ‘Snagging’ Salmon in Western Maine

Snagging involves intentionally hooking a fish in parts of the body other than the mouth.

3 weeks ago

Sen Collins Demands Coast Guard Abandon ‘Swastika’ Reclassification

Collins is joining a chorus of Jewish groups that are condemning the policy change.

3 weeks ago

Fire destroys local business, damages apartment building in Penobscot County

A fire early Wednesday morning in Patten damaged an apartment building and destroyed a local business.

3 weeks ago

Investigators release probable identities of father and son victims in Palermo fire

The father and son victims in a deadly fire in Palermo have been identified.

3 weeks ago

Wells to Hold ‘Reverse’ Christmas Parade After Weather Cancellation

The new event is being staged this Sunday from 1-2 pm

3 weeks ago

No Public Threat After Reported Stabbing at Bangor Shaw’s

Police say they were sent to the scene at 3:37 pm

3 weeks ago

5-year-old student hit and killed by school bus in Standish

A 5-year-old kindergartener was struck and killed by a school bus near Edna Libby Elementary School in Standish on Tuesday.

3 weeks ago

Eliot Cutler makes court appearance to deny probation violation

A former candidate for Maine governor who was convicted on child pornography charges has denied violating his probation.

3 weeks ago

New Hampshire man charged after wrong-way crash in Kennebunk

A New Hampshire man is charged after a wrong-way crash on I-95 in Kennebunk.

3 weeks ago

1 dead, 1 critically injured after fire and explosion destroy Palermo home

Crews were sent to the residence at 98 Leeman Arm Road, where found the home under heavy fire conditions.

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Gov. Mills Vetoes Change to Auto Repair Bill, Yet to Decide on Tribe Online Gaming

Seven of the 61 leftover bills were recalled by lawmakers

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Pilot Program Helps Midcoast Homeowners Finance Secondary Housing Unit

The program is funded by a state grant and is intended to help address housing needs in the Midcoast region.

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Legislative session kicks off in Augusta with focus on taxes, affordability

The first day of the legislative session in Augusta on Wednesday included debate over taxes and affordability.

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New Lewiston city councilor pleads not guilty to 2 theft charges

A newly sworn-in Lewiston city councilor pleaded not guilty to two criminal charges in court Wednesday morning.

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Serious Crash in Windham Closes Road for Several Hours

Gray road was closed for several hours Tuesday night after the crash.