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4 days ago

Red Flag Law, voter ID measure appear on Maine ballot this Election Day

Voters in Maine headed to the polls Tuesday to weigh in on two major questions on the state ballot.

4 days ago

Thousands without power as strong wind gusts topple power lines in Maine

Strong winds knocked out power to nearly 25,000 CMP customers at one point on Tuesday.

5 days ago

Maine School District Responds After Backlash Over Principal’s ICE Costume

The district says the situation occurred off RSU 9 grounds.

5 days ago

Platner Campaign Experiences Yet Another Shakeup in Staff

The campaign has endured several departures.

5 days ago

Maine Churches, Schools Open Chapters of Late Charlie Kirk’s Organization

At least 20 Turning Point chapters have been established at colleges, high schools and churches in Maine.

5 days ago

Boy turns himself in to police following stabbing in Aroostook County

A juvenile accused of stabbing someone during a fight in Caribou on Halloween turned himself in to police.

5 days ago

Sprinkler system contained fire at Portland senior citizen complex

There were no injuries reported when a fire broke out at the Deering Pavilion on Forest Avenue in Portland.

6 days ago

Northern Light Not Raising Rates fore Anthem Patients

The head of Northern Light released a statement Saturday, saying Anthem will not be treated as out-of-network.

6 days ago

Deputies Say Intoxicated Man Arrested for Trespassing in Shapleigh

The suspect was arrested and will make his first court appearance on Monday.

7 days ago

Bangor man arrested after alleged stabbing at McDonald’s

The male victim was transported to a local hospital and is being treated for injuries that are not considered life threatening.

7 days ago

Last push for both sides of voter ID debate as election day draws near

If passed by the voters, legal ID will be required at polling sites and will add restrictions to absentee voting.

1 week ago

An Accused Drunk Driver Arrested for Driving the Wrong Way on I-295

The driver was charged with an OUI and Reckless Conduct with a Dangerous Weapon.

1 week ago

Lobster Population Drops in New England, Overfishing Declared

A regulatory agency says lobster stock has declined by 34% since 2018

1 week ago

Maine Network Ends Primary Care After Medicaid Cut from Trump Admin.

Maine Family Planning operates 18 clinics in the state

1 week ago

Brunswick Police: Woman Rammed Cruiser, Led High Speed Chases Before Arrest

The suspect was denied bail because of underlying bail conditions.

1 week ago

York Hospital Seeks Merger With MaineHealth

The hospital says the merger process could take more than a year and will involve multiple steps. 

1 week ago

Threat prompts closure of Noble High and Middle schools on Halloween

Noble Middle and High schools are closed on Friday following reports of a threat.

1 week ago

Maine State Police seek Patten man as part of ongoing investigation

Police are asking for help as they search for a Patten man.

1 week ago

Two Women Arrested After High Speed Chase from Maine to Canada

Officers say the chase went north on I-95 at a high speed and continued through the U.S. port of entry into Canada.

1 week ago

Police Say Biddeford Homeless Man Caught With $14,000 in Drugs

Maine drug enforcement agents and police say they conducted a two-month investigation.

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