Small BIPOC Portland support group under fire from national conservative group

Portland Public School’s BIPOC Community Circle has come under fire from conservative group Parents Defending Education, who put in a complaint to the US Department of Education.

“Erratic” driver hits Guinness delivery truck on Maine turnpike

An investigation is underway after a driver collided with a Guinness delivery truck on the Maine turnpike in Scarborough Friday afternoon. 

New Hampshire man charged with murder in Berwick shooting death

Police have arrested a New Hampshire man and charged him with murder for a shooting death in Berwick.

Train, van collide at Portland railroad crossing

No serious injuries were reported after an Amtrak train smashed into a van in Portland Thursday.

Maine AG: Use of deadly force against teenager was justified

Maine’s Attorney General says the fatal shooting of a teenager by a deputy at a dollar store in 2019 was justified.

Maine CDC Director Shah set to leave post in March for leadership position with U.S. CDC

Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah will be leaving his post for a job with the U.S. CDC.

Human remains found in ocean off Maine coast more than 20 years ago identified

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has identified human remains found 27 miles off the coast of Maine more than 20 years ago.

Marden’s closes one of its locations for the first time ever

Marden’s has closed its Rumford location. The Marden family says this is the first store they’ve ever closed in nearly 60 years of business.

Maine shelter takes in two dogs rescued from suspected dog fighting ring

Two dogs taken in by the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland in Westbrook are looking for a forever home after being saved from a suspected dog fighting ring in South Carolina.

Search continues for missing Boothbay man

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office continues to search for a missing Boothbay man.