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Unity Fire Destroys Home, Flower Shop

The fire along Depot Street caused what the Unity Fire Department called a huge loss.

Mt. Ararat Boys Hockey Head Coach Resigns on the Same Day the Rest of Season is Postponed

It has been a tumultuous season for the Mt. Ararat High School Boys Hockey team as their head coach resigns…

Winthrop woman sentenced for crash that injured Litchfield teen

A Winthrop woman has been sentenced to 2 years in jail for an OUI crash that injured a teen.

Penobscot County Sheriff Warns of “Dangerous” Scam

The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about scammers, after a eldery women in Hermon was almost scamed out…

Uncertainty about the future of Maine farmers after freeze on federal funding

Many farmers who have invested in projects to conserve soil, water, and power under the Biden-era Inflation Reduction Act are now unable to get reimbursed due to the freeze.

UPDATE – Portland continues parking ban into Sunday night

The City of Portland, and many other cities and towns, have announced parking bans. Here is the full, unedited release from the City of Porland with lots of helpful information on parking in Portland during tonight’s snow ban.

New England Cancer Specialists donate medical supplies ahead of move to Rock Row

New England Cancer Specialists donated supplies to Partners for World Health on Friday ahead of their move from Westbrook to Rock Row.

Strong winds a factor in fire that destroyed Gorham home

A house fire in Gorham on Friday sent the homeowner to the hospital.

Man accused of murdering roommate in Portland arraigned

A Portland man charged with murder for the death of his roommate last year did not enter a plea during his arraignment on Friday.

Northern Light Health Closing More Offices in Waterville

Northern Light says consolidating locations will reduce overhead costs.

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Stabbing incident in downtown Portland leads to hospitalization, arrest

Police have arrested 44-year-old Stephanie Vierkant, who's currently unhoused, on charges of domestic violence aggravated assault.

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Otisfield man charged with making bomb threat toward elementary school

A man from Otisfield is accused of making a bomb threat directed at a local elementary school.

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Central Maine Power’s rate change request met with criticism from public advocate

Central Maine Power is again requesting a rate change after its previous request was turned down by regulators.

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Waldoboro Police Looking for Missing Man

Officers first announced the man was missing last Friday.

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New Scam Targets Mainers With QR Code for Payments

The message included a QR code with payment instructions and a list of violations.