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4 weeks ago

91-Year-Old Gardiner Woman Found Safe, Alert Canceled

A Silver Alert has been issued for a woman who left her home in Gardiner on Tuesday.

4 weeks ago

Maine Oysterman, Marine Veteran Running as Democrat Against Sen. Collins

Graham Platner is from the Hancock County town of Sullivan

4 weeks ago

Pharmaceutical Giant Novartis Suing Maine Over New State Law

Novartis is suing to have the state law overturned in federal court

4 weeks ago

Two Portland Area Law Enforcement Agencies Warn of Scams

Officers say no credible institution will demand cash transactions.

4 weeks ago

Three Maine Elementary Schools Test New Inclusive Education Model

The program launches as special education costs are on the rise in Maine and as federal priorities are shifting.

4 weeks ago

Old Orchard Beach police officer detained by ICE agrees to leave the U.S.

A Maine police officer arrested by immigration authorities has agreed to voluntarily leave the country, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said Monday.

4 weeks ago

Glenburn man accused of attacking family member with hatchet

A Glenburn man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked a family member with a hatchet.

4 weeks ago

1 Dead, 2 Injured in Northern Maine Mobile Home Fire

Fire personnel located a single-wide trailer fully on fire. 

4 weeks ago

Maine Woman Charged for Driving 120 mph With Kids in New Hampshire

The woman was stopped Sunday at 6:12 am for traveling 120 mph.

4 weeks ago

Pedestrian Killed Crossing Road in New Gloucester

An investigation is ongoing.

4 weeks ago

Suspect in North Windham shooting found dead.

Suspect in North Windham shooting was found dead,

4 weeks ago

Drought conditions force Maine farmers to take drastic measures

These conditions have led to many plants like blueberries and other fruits drying up or dying, and some farmers in the state having to pick and choose which crops live and die to conserve water.

4 weeks ago

Arrest Made in Waldoboro Homicide Investigation

The Suspect in the murder of a woman in Waldoboro was arrested in Florida

4 weeks ago

Police Searching for four armed and dangerous suspects in Rumford

As of Saturday morning, Rumford Police are searching for four suspects they say are armed and dangerous after they fled from their vehicle that crashed after a high-speed chase.

4 weeks ago

Suspect arrested in University Credit Union robbery

Portland police have arrested a suspect in the University Credit Union robbery.

4 weeks ago

Suspect located after fatal shooting in Windham

A suspect has been located and a shelter-in-place order lifted after a fatal shooting in Windham Friday afternoon.

4 weeks ago

Maine Dealing With “Flash Drought”, Continued Fire Danger

The flash drought conditions developed over the past several weeks

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Gov. Mills authorizes use of COVID-19 vaccine for anyone 6 months and older

A new standing order from Gov. Janet Mills on Friday authorizes healthcare providers to offer the COVID-19 vaccine to anyone who wants one.

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Occupant of Amish buggy injured in Aroostook County crash

A crash between a horse-drawn Amish buggy and a pickup truck left one person with minor injuries.

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Maine Principals Fight DOJ Request for Student Names in Transgender Athlete Case

TheTrump administration sued Maine in April for not complying with an executive order barring transgender athletes from sports

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‘Unidentified’ Officers Detain Parent at Portland School

The school superintendent said the officers declined to identify themselves or their agency

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Senator King Opposes Trump VA Nominee After Tense Exchange

Senator King  is a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee