Station: WPOR

Former Portland mayor says he was evicted for organizing tenants

The lawyer for the former mayor of Maine’s largest city made the case in court on Tuesday that his client was served an eviction notice in retaliation for organizing on behalf of tenants.

Man charged with arson in connection with vehicle fire in downtown Bangor

Bangor police say a man is accused of setting fire to a vehicle on Tuesday morning.

Justices reject 2nd appeal from Maine man convicted in fatal shooting of police officer

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court has upheld a conviction for a man who shot and killed a Somerset County Sheriff’s Deputy in 2018.

Maine Senate confirms first Black justice to top state court

The Maine Senate unanimously voted on Tuesday to confirm the first Black justice to the state’s highest court.

Part of historic island near Portland sells for $5.3M

PORTLAND HARBOR, Maine (AP) Part of an island in Portland harbor is no longer on the market after being purchased last week for $5.3 million, according to the sellers.

Northern Maine airport close to deal to remain in service

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (AP) The Maine Legislature is looking to extend the lifespan of one of the furthest north airports on the East Coast.

Shooting in Eliot results in charges for local man

An Eliot man has been charged in connection with a shooting over the weekend.

Bill to require boating licenses for Mainers under 25 up for final vote

Young Mainers may be required to obtain boating licenses under new legislation.

Maine eyes new rules to make naloxone administration easier

The state reported last year that naloxone reversed more than 1,100 opioid overdoses between January and November 2020.

Waterville man charged with attempted murder after Sunday morning shooting

Police say they responded to gunshots fired in the area of Pleasant Street in Waterville around 2 a.m. Sunday morning. 

Latest Headlines

35 minutes ago in Local

Maine lawmakers fail to overturn governor’s veto of data center moratorium

Fresh

The Maine legislature has upheld the governor's veto of what would have been a first-in-the-nation moratorium on large data centers.

4 hours ago in Local

Police looking for Oxford County woman last seen on Monday

Police are asking for help locating a missing Waterford woman.

7 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Stir well, slap lightly. Tips for making a mint julep worthy of the Kentucky Derby

Horses are poised, bets are on, hats are at the ready and the bourbon is standing by, ready to be poured into thousands of mint julep cocktails. It must be Kentucky Derby weekend.

16 hours ago in Local

One Dead in Skowhegan House Fire

The body was taken to the Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta for identification.

21 hours ago in Local

Maine State Police Investigate Death of Missing Thomaston Man

The cause and manner of death are still under investigation