Senate rejects rural hospital amendment proposed by Susan Collins as debate over spending bill continues

Lawmakers rejected an amendment to the GOP’s so-called “Big, Beautiful Bill” proposed by Sen. Susan Collins aimed at keeping rural hospitals open.

Record-Breaking Travel Expected for July 4th Weekend

AAA says the holiday will bring the highest volume of automobile and air travelers on record.

K9s, drones and aircraft used in search for missing Hollis man

The Maine Warden Service is looking for a 76-year-old man from Hollis.

Waterville man who pleaded guilty in fatal shooting sentenced to 10 years behind bars

A Waterville man was sentenced Friday to 10 years behind bars for a fatal shooting last year.

4th of July Fireworks Guide for Southern Maine – 2025

The following coastal towns have announced firework launch times.

Silver Alert for a Hollis Man

Maine State Police have issued a Silver Alert for a Hollis man with cognitive issues. 76-year-old Ralph Hughes was last…

New firefighters join the Portland Fire department after nine weeks of intense training

Portland’s fire department welcomes right new firefighters to their ranks, and a graduation ceremony was held last Friday to welcome them in.

Waterville man pleads guilty to online threats against undocumented immigrants

47-year-old Benjamin Brown made the comments on YouTube back in February of 2024, saying that no one could stop him from hunting down and killing undocumented immigrants, not even law enforcement.

Massachusetts man sentenced to prison for trafficking fentanyl into Maine

Alvin Dorsey, 39, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for trafficking fentanyl into the state of Maine.

Portland police seeking information about reckless driver who nearly collided with city workers

Police are asking for the public’s help locating a reckless driver who nearly struck three Portland Park Rangers.