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4 hours ago in Local
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.
1 day ago in Local
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.
1 day ago in Local
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.
1 day ago in Local
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.
1 day ago in Local
Overnight fire damages Gorham farm
A fire overnight Friday morning damaged a farm in Gorham.