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Portland man drowns after raft flips on East Outlet of Moosehead Lake

The Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife says a 40-year-old Portland man drowned after his fishing raft overturned on the east outlet of Moosehead Lake.

72-foot yacht goes up in flames in the Piscataqua River

New Castle (WGME) — A 72-foot yacht went up in flames in the Piscataqua River in New Hampshire Saturday afternoon.…

Retirement community showed off their art at ‘The Annual Summer Solstice Art Show’

SCARBOROUGH(WGME)—The retirement community at the Piper Shores Campus got to showcase their art after two years due to the pandemic.…

First ever Rock Row Summerfest in Westbrook

Westbrook (WGME) — Celebrating summer with a carnival in Westbrook. “Rock Row Summerfest” is happening this weekend. Saturday is day…

BIW christening of new missile destroyer USS John Basilone

BATH(WGME)—A crowd gathered to see the christening of the U.S Navy’s newest guided missile destroyer the future USS John Basilone…

Maine high school students awarded scholarships in Maine App challenge

PORTLAND (WGME)– Dozens of high school students around Maine finding out the finalists of the Maine app challenge this morning…

Fourth suspect arrested in connection with Woodford Street Homicide case

Even though a 4th suspect has been arrested the investigation is far from over police say

Where you can observe Juneteenth in Maine this Sunday

Here is a list of some places you can celebrate Juneteenth on Sunday

Portland Pride Parade took off downtown after two year hiatus

Portland Pride is back littering downtown with rainbows and celebration of the LGBTQ community

Trace amounts of PFAS chemicals pose serious health risks, new federal advisory says

A new federal advisory appears to dig an even deeper hole for Maine’s forever chemical problem.

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74-Year-Old Kennebec County Woman Missing Since Halloween

Deputies have released a missing person alert for Bonnie Frappie.

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New York City Murder Suspect Arrested on E-Scooter in Maine

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The U.S. Marshals Service says its investigation indicated the suspect was living in Maine.

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Democratic Maine Rep. Jared Golden won’t seek reelection in competitive US House district

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Maine Democratic Rep. Jared Golden, who represents one of the most competitive U.S. House districts in the country, said Wednesday he will not seek reelection.

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1 person in custody after shooting in Cape Elizabeth

One person was taken into custody in connection with a shooting Wednesday afternoon in Cape Elizabeth.

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Portland Passes $19.00 Minimum Wage by Wide Margin

Almost 63 percent of Portland voters cast a ballot to increase Portland's minimum wage.