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New data sheds light on housing in Maine

Data shows that more than 1 in 5 single-family homes in Maine are being purchased by investors.

1 dead, 3 injured after mast on sailboat snaps in Rockland

One person died and three others were injured when part of a schooner broke off in Rockland on Monday morning. 

Maine observes Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Maine is observing Indigenous Peoples’ Day with a number of events taking place around the state.

Maine’s Congressional Delegation reacts to Israel-Hamas conflict

Israel has ordered a complete siege on Gaza following an unexpected attack on Israel by Hamas on Saturday. Members of Maine’s Congressional Delegation are now responding to the conflict.

Maine car dealer donated $100 to Sweetser for every vehicle sold in September

(WGAN – Portland, Maine) On Thursday October 7th, 2023, Casco Bay Ford presented Sweetser with a check in the amount…

Maine’s constitution says people in guardianships with mental illness cannot vote. Voters can change that in November.

Secretary of State Shenna Bellows urges approval of a ballot question that would eliminate “antiquated” language that is “not even legally enforceable.”

Maine railway system poorly regulated, investigation reveals

A five-month investigation into Maine’s freight rails has discovered a poorly regulated railway system governed largely by its own privately owned freight railroad companies.

Police arrest Dixmont man twice in three days

Police arrested James Whaley, 41, in Bangor Saturday, just days after he was arrested in Carmel.

Truck fire kills two dogs in Rockland

Two dogs have perished after the truck they were in caught fire outside of a Rockland restaurant Friday night.

Suspect in Lisbon Falls killing hospitalized with self-inflicted gunshot wound

A death in Lisbon Falls Friday morning has been ruled a homicide.

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Mills Briefly Posts/Deletes Video Announcing Senate Run

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Axios first reported Mills would likely announce her Senate run in the upcoming week.

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Maine Man Shot By Deputy After Chase

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Androscoggin County Deputies say they tried to arrest a man on an existing felony warrant

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Biddeford Motorcyclist Arrested going 114 in 40-MPH Zone

A Biddeford motorcyclist was arrested Saturday night after deputies clocked him going almost three times the speed limit in Arundel.…

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Brewer woman accidentally shot during northern Maine hunting trip

31-year-old Amber Oaks was taken to a hospital in Caribou where wardens said she is getting surgery to clean the wound.

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New report suggests Maine already/will soon be in a recession

Credit rating company Moody's reports that the current economic problems are driven largely by a mixture of slowing immigration, increasing tariffs, and federal job cuts.