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Saturday Snowy Condition Led to Slew of Crashes in Southern Maine

Police say snowy roads, speed and not paying attention all contributed to the crash.

Three in Bethel Face Drug Trafficking Charges

Due to warrant, three people were arrested on drug charges

One year after historic high tide and subsequent damage, Higgins Beach is still dealing with the effects.

The storm ripped sidings off houses, dislodged propane tanks, turned up sidewalks, and left the area unrecognizable once it passed through. But while the effects of last year’s storm may seem in the rearview mirror, some in the community say bigger problems lie ahead.

PFAS in powder: New study from Colby College says forever chemicals could contaminate snowmaking

Research from the Waterville-based college found that snowmaking machines can carry PFAS from nearby contaminated water sources, which then gets sprayed all over ski trails and mountains.

88-Year-Old South Portland Man Found Safe

South Portland police have issued a silver alert for William Monterio.

Repairs Begin on Historic Babb’s Covered Bridge

Babb’s bridge could be open in time for Summer, maybe even Spring!

Maine Lawmakers to Consider Rolling Back Bag Regulations

Could plastic, single use bags be making a return?

York County Sheriffs Office is Looking for Armed Robbery Suspect

York County Sheriffs Department is Looking for a suspect from a robbery in Lyman

Gov. Mills says health and safety of Mainers is top priority in next biennial budget proposal

Gov. Janet Mills on Friday unveiled her two-year budget proposal, which her administration says will require tightening purse strings to cover a budget gap.

Plan for stricter lobster fishing rules scrapped amid strong opposition from lobstermen

Fishing regulators on Friday scrapped a plan for stricter fishing rules amid concerns about a decline in baby lobsters in the warming waters off New England.

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Platner Thinks Democratic Voters Will Overlook Past, Support Him as New Party Face

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Platner has been open about mistakes he says he made in the past and his struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder.

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Biddeford Man Arrested By SWAT Team After Fleeing Arrest

Police say a man drove away from a traffic stop of a suspicious vehicle

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Police Investigate After Fairfield Man Found Dead

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Officers will continue their investigation with the assistance of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

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Maine to accept record-low number of refugees in 2026

The White House says the U.S. is reducing the cap on refugees it will take in next year by 95%, with only 50 coming to Maine.

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Holden man recently released into supervised custody dies

A Holden man who was serving a six-year sentence died after being released from Mountain View Correctional Facility.