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Portland Police Tout Success, Ask for Help with Unsolved Homicides

Officers say there are four unsolved homicide case in which charges have been brought in recent years.

Four on Midcoast Face Drug and Felony Trafficking Charges

Wiscasset police say they stopped a vehicle on Alna Road in Wiscasset for a violation

Silver Alert for Phippsburg Woman Last Seen in Lewiston

Sharon Brown was driving a 2012 black Jeep Liberty with Maine Registration 9412X

Flu Cases Surge In Maine, But Overall Activity Low

The number of flu cases is higher than the peak of flu season last year

Lung Association Recommending Maine Hike Cigarette Tax $2.00

The 2025 State of Tobacco Control report evaluates state and federal policies on actions taken to eliminate tobacco use.

Iconic Schooner Landing in Damariscotta to Reopen

The owners of Schooner Landing on the Damariscotta River say they’ll work out of a food trailer

Portland Mayor concerned on the city’s budget

Portland Mayor Mark Dion joined WGAN Morning News.  He discussed the city’s budget challenges, particularly the significant reduction in state…

More Than 33,000 Mainers Affected by School Cyber Attack

The company suffered a cybersecurity breach last month and later announced it had discovered the attack.

Maine Congressional Members Slam Funding Freeze, Lawsuit Filed

Democratic 1st District Representative Chellie Pingree called the freeze illega

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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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Officers first announced the man was missing last Friday.

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