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3 weeks ago

Cornish teenager charged in connection with fire

An arrest has been made in connection with a house fire in Cornish last week.

3 weeks ago

Graham Platner denies accusations of sexually explicit texts sent to other women while married

Maine U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner is firing back after reporting over the weekend claimed he was sending sexually explicit texts to other women in the early days of his marriage.

3 weeks ago

An Arrest is Made in Connection to a House Fire in Cornish

Police arrested 18-year-old Pather Joyce of Cornish in connection with a house fire, last Monday night.

3 weeks ago

76-year-old Pemaquid Women Found Safe After Silver Alert

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office had issued a Silver Alert for 76-year-old Terri Benner of Pemaquid. She has been found since.

3 weeks ago

Casco Bay Lines to potentially be investigated for rate increase

The Maine Public Advocate is asking the Public Utilities Commission to open up a formal investigation into the price increases to keep them at a reasonable rate.

3 weeks ago

Child critically injured in accident involving lawn tractor in Kenduskeag

A 3-year-old boy is in critical condition after an accident involving a lawn tractor in Penobscot County.

3 weeks ago

Final wording of transgender athlete referendum released despite removal from Maine state ballot

The Maine Secretary of State's Office has released the final wording of a referendum question concerning transgender students that's been removed from the ballot.

3 weeks ago

Police respond to two standoffs related to domestic violence in Westbrook

Police in Westbrook responded to two standoffs within 24 hours.

3 weeks ago

Ethics Commission approves investigation into political ad targeting candidate for Maine governor Ben Midgley

Maine's Ethics Commission has voted to investigate Republican candidate for governor Bobby Charles over a website targeting his opponent, Ben Midgley.

4 weeks ago

Cumberland County to review crashes involving pedestrians for potential prosecution

Cumberland County is introducing tougher policies after recording the deadliest year for pedestrians in the county last year.

4 weeks ago

Moped driver hospitalized after crashing into ditch in Harpswell

A moped driver suffered serious injuries in a crash Tuesday afternoon in Harpswell.

4 weeks ago

Portland Teacher’s Union Urges Voters to Reject School Budget

The Portland Education Association contends the $179 million budget is too top heavy

4 weeks ago

York County Deputies Investigate Serious Crash in Alfred

Drivers were asked to seek an alternative route around the area.

4 weeks ago

Preliminary investigation says deadly Searsmont mill explosion was accidental

Early findings indicate that the fatal explosion and fire at Robbins Lumber mill in Searsmont was accidental.

4 weeks ago

Maine Secretary of State pulls transgender athlete initiative off state ballot

A state ballot initiative that would bar transgender athletes from girls' sports has been ruled invalid.

4 weeks ago

Forty Firefighters Assist at Monmouth House Fire

Extensive efforts were made to supply water to the fire scene.

4 weeks ago

South Portland Restaurant Heavily Damaged by Fire

The cause of the fire remains under investigation

4 weeks ago

Portland man arrested after head-on crash, hour-long standoff on Naples dock

HOUR-LONG STANDOFF ON THE WATER: A Portland man allegedly on the run from a federal halfway house sparked an hour-long standoff on a Naples dock last night after causing a major three-vehicle, head-on crash on Route 302.

4 weeks ago

26 y/o arrested after stabbing incident at Raymond wedding reception

Deputies identified the suspect as 26-year-old Andrew Manderson, who has been charged with elevated aggravated assault.

4 weeks ago

State Fire Marshall’s Office is Investigating a Garage Blaze in Madison

No one was hurt in a house fire that's believed to originated in the wall area of the garage.

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Black bear relocated after wandering through Portland’s Old Port

Police and Maine Game Wardens helped relocate a black bear that was spotted Friday morning in Portland.

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2 fishermen charged with assault after crew member dies near Vinalhaven

Two members of a fishing boat crew are charged with assault after another crew member fell into the water and died near Vinalhaven.

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Pingree, Charles Advance in Governor’s Race; Dunlap Wins Democratic House Nomination

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New Hampshire Man Arrested After 19-Year-Old Stabbed in Berwick

Officers say the 19-year-old stabbing victim was taken to a hospital in New Hampshire.

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Southern Maine Experiences Downed Trees, Severe Thunderstorms, Tornado Watch Thursday

All of southern Maine was under a Tornado Watch between roughly 1 pm and 6 pm.