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Maine State Police investigating fatal fireworks mishap in Oxford County

Investigators say an Oxford County man who died on Saturday was killed by a projectile from a firework.

Collins Votes Against Trump Nominee for Appeals Court

Collins joined all Democrats in her vote.

Pingree Slams Trump Administration Plan to Revoke Climate Finding

Pingree says rescinding the “Endangerment Finding” ignores science and will unleash massive pollution.

Appeals Court Sides Against Maine Mother on School Transgender Issue

A federal court in Maine dismissed Amber Lavigne’s lawsuit last year

Portland police, FBI execute search warrant related to drugs and guns

The Portland Police SWAT team assisted the FBI Safe Streets team with a search warrant for guns and drugs Tuesday morning.

“Go jump in the Gulf of Maine”: Maine Secretary of State responds to federal request for voter information

Maine’s Secretary of State putting it bluntly after the Trump administration requested voter files for Mainers: “Go jump in the Gulf of Maine.”

Maine Department of Transportation Commissioner Bruce Van Note announces retirement

Governor Janet Mills announced the retirement of Bruce Van Note as Commissioner of the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT), effective August 15, 2025.

After Sweltering Tuesday, August Not Forecast to be Excessively Hot

Accuweather meteorologist Joe Lundberg thinks there’ll be a few more days reaching 90 degrees

Gunman kills 4, including police officer, in shooting at New York City office tower

NEW YORK (AP) — A man stalked through a Manhattan office tower firing a rifle Monday, killing four people, including a…

Old Orchard Beach Officer Arrested as Illegal Immigrant from Jamaica

They say Jon Luke Evans is an illegal immigrant from Jamaica who overstayed his visa

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74-Year-Old Kennebec County Woman Missing Since Halloween

Deputies have released a missing person alert for Bonnie Frappie.

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New York City Murder Suspect Arrested on E-Scooter in Maine

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The U.S. Marshals Service says its investigation indicated the suspect was living in Maine.

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Democratic Maine Rep. Jared Golden won’t seek reelection in competitive US House district

Maine Democratic Rep. Jared Golden, who represents one of the most competitive U.S. House districts in the country, said Wednesday he will not seek reelection.

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1 person in custody after shooting in Cape Elizabeth

One person was taken into custody in connection with a shooting Wednesday afternoon in Cape Elizabeth.

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Portland Passes $19.00 Minimum Wage by Wide Margin

Almost 63 percent of Portland voters cast a ballot to increase Portland's minimum wage.