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Three in Bethel Face Drug Trafficking Charges

Due to warrant, three people were arrested on drug charges

One year after historic high tide and subsequent damage, Higgins Beach is still dealing with the effects.

The storm ripped sidings off houses, dislodged propane tanks, turned up sidewalks, and left the area unrecognizable once it passed through. But while the effects of last year’s storm may seem in the rearview mirror, some in the community say bigger problems lie ahead.

PFAS in powder: New study from Colby College says forever chemicals could contaminate snowmaking

Research from the Waterville-based college found that snowmaking machines can carry PFAS from nearby contaminated water sources, which then gets sprayed all over ski trails and mountains.

88-Year-Old South Portland Man Found Safe

South Portland police have issued a silver alert for William Monterio.

Repairs Begin on Historic Babb’s Covered Bridge

Babb’s bridge could be open in time for Summer, maybe even Spring!

Maine Lawmakers to Consider Rolling Back Bag Regulations

Could plastic, single use bags be making a return?

York County Sheriffs Office is Looking for Armed Robbery Suspect

York County Sheriffs Department is Looking for a suspect from a robbery in Lyman

Gov. Mills says health and safety of Mainers is top priority in next biennial budget proposal

Gov. Janet Mills on Friday unveiled her two-year budget proposal, which her administration says will require tightening purse strings to cover a budget gap.

Plan for stricter lobster fishing rules scrapped amid strong opposition from lobstermen

Fishing regulators on Friday scrapped a plan for stricter fishing rules amid concerns about a decline in baby lobsters in the warming waters off New England.

New Service Coming to Rockland-Brunswick Rail Line

The Rockland Branch Railroad runs from Brunswick to Rockland.

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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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Motorcyclist Dead in I-95 Crash in Kennebec County

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.