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3 weeks ago
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.
3 weeks ago
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.
3 weeks ago
Right Whale Population Increasing, But Still Threatened
The North Atlantic right whale's population numbers an estimated 384 animals and is slowly rising
3 weeks ago
Gov. Mills to Deliver Final State of State Address Jan.27
Mills says she will thank the people of Maine for allowing her to serve as governor
3 weeks ago
Data Hack at Health Systems in Lewiston, Bangor Impacted More Than 284K, Far Higher Than Initial Reports
Covenant Health says it sent letters last Wednesday to patients whose information may have been involved
3 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency kiosk operator to pay nearly $2 million in restitution for Mainers targeted by scam
Mainers who lost money from a Bitcoin scam could get some of it back thanks to a $1.9 million settlement with an ATM operator.
3 weeks ago
Rumford man accused of pepper-spraying people
A Rumford man is accused of pepper spraying two families at an apartment building Sunday night.
3 weeks ago
Missing man with dementia in West Paris found safe
Maine State Police say Bies has been found safe.
3 weeks ago
Lincoln Hannaford Recalls Ground Beef
Hannaford said it will issue full refunds for products or packaging returned to the store.
3 weeks ago
An Arrest made in Connection to Two Tractors Being Stolen in Barnard Township
Over the weekend, the Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest involving the thief of two tractors from a residence…
3 weeks ago
Man Dead, Dog Injured in Brunswick Crash
The Brunswick Police Department’s Crash Reconstruction Unit is continuing the investigation.
3 weeks ago
Shawn Moody Suspends Gubernatorial Campaign Amid Health Concerns
Shawn Moody, who hosts Inside Maine on WGAN the first Saturday of the month will likely not be a candidate for Maine's governor following a health scare
3 weeks ago
Snowmobilers warned to use caution due to unsafe conditions
Snowpack created in early December was mostly wiped out by a rainstorm later that month, leaving hazardous conditions across most of the state
3 weeks ago
Maine politicians react to U.S operation in Venezuela
In what President Trump described as "a large-scale strike against Venezuela", the military bombed multiple targets and captured Venezuela's president, Nicholas Maduro.
4 weeks ago
Rep. Pingree Condemns “Unauthorized” U.S. Strike in Venezuela
Maine Representative Chellie Pingree (D-1st District) has formally condemned a recent U.S. "large-scale strike" in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
4 weeks ago
AG’s office rules deputies justified in fatal shooting of Hartford, ME man last March
Despite tasing him, 51-year-old Eric Newell charged at the officers with a knife, with deputies opening fire.
4 weeks ago
Maine tick borne disease rates in 2025 surpass previous records in 2024, 2023
In total, around 3,653 cases of Lyme disease were reported last year, breaking 2024's record by nearly 400 cases.
4 weeks ago
Data breach impacting owner of Maine hospital larger than previously thought
More than 280,000 Mainers are affected by a data breach targeting Covenant Health.
4 weeks ago
Overnight fire damages Gorham farm
A fire overnight Friday morning damaged a farm in Gorham.
4 weeks ago
Ashley Furniture Set to Return to South Portland in Early 2026
After nearly 20 years away, Ashley furniture is returning to the area with a brand-new store and outlet at Jetport Plaza. The massive 44,900-square-foot space is set to open in the first half of 2026, bringing about 45 new jobs to our community.
