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CSX Quadrupling Speed of its Trains in Maine

Freight train operator CSX is alerting Maine residents that it’s increasing the speed of its trains in some areas from…

10 Maine Semifinalists for James Beard Awards

Half of the semifinalists are from Portland, including two for best chef in the Northeast

Fire investigators say smoking material is to blame for Ellsworth apartment fire

Four people were displaced after a fire burned an apartment complex in Ellsworth Wednesday morning.

Maine man charged after allegedly making threat directed at Gorham daycare, causing police standoff

A man accused of making threats to a local daycare was taken into custody after a standoff in Gray.

Golden Bill Would Moves Fed Agencies Out of Washington D.C.

The measure would bar new construction, renovation, or lease renewal of agencies headquartered in the D.C

Sen Collins Voices Disapproval Of Pardons by Both Trump, Biden

Collins chided both sides for their actions. 

Sen King Votes Against Hegseth for Defense Secretary

King joined the 12 Democrats on the committee in opposing Hegseth

New federal data shows Maine’s child welfare agency is moving against national trends

A federal report shows Maine is finding more child abuse and neglect than most other states, but not necessarily keeping children any safer.

Maine AG signs on to lawsuit challenging Trump’s move to end birthright citizenship

Maine’s Attorney General is joining a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship.

Police: Footprints in Snow Led to Man Who Burglarized 20+ Cars

Officers say they got a call about an attempted car break-in on McKeen Street at 2:30 am Sunday.

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Two Union Agreements at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Reportedly Terminated

The campaign of Secretary of State Shenna Bellows says the President should reverse course.

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Anyone with information related to the crash is asked to contact Maine State Police

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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.