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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

Corinth Home Robbery Leads to Chase, Crash

Police say an elderly woman called 911 around 4 p.m. to report that a man broke into her home.

Man Convicted for Prostitution Business Charged Again

Mark Strong Sr. of Thomaston is one of 11 men accused of engaging a person for prostitution.

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Augusta Police Look for Missing Man

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Police say Zachary Allen was reported missing by his family Tuesday.

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Portland Police Establish Downtown Constable Program

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The department says the constables will serve as a uniformed, but non-law-enforcement presence in public areas.

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New Jetport Flight Path to Address Noise Complaints from South Portland

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The new change is meant to address long held complaints of booming aircraft noise by South Portland residents.

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Wildfires across Georgia and Florida have destroyed nearly 50 homes and are forcing evacuations

Wildfires burning across the southeastern U.S. forced more people to flee Wednesday after destroying nearly 50 homes in Georgia and causing some schools closings as drought and winds fueled flames.

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Lewiston apartment building hit by gunfire in overnight shooting

Three men accused of firing shots that struck an apartment building in Lewiston overnight Wednesday morning are facing charges.