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6 days ago

Structure fire in Westbrook displaces 10

Ten people were displaced by a fire in Westbrook on Monday.

6 days ago

Union representing Maine state workers says Mills administration negotiated in bad faith

Maine's largest union representing state workers is filing a complaint against the governor's administration, accusing them of negotiating a new contract in bad faith.

6 days ago

3.6 million New Englanders Expected to Travel in Thanksgiving Period

AAA is stressing preparation and safety during the Thanksgiving travel period.

6 days ago

King Says Senators Were Told Peace Plan is Russian Wish List

A State Department spokesperson denied the account

7 days ago

Brewer Firefighters Put Out Fire Caused by Burning Clothes

Firefighters say they found smoke inside an apartment and quickly located a small pile of clothing that was on fire.

7 days ago

RSU 13 Schools Closed Monday, Tuesday After School Bus Death

On Friday, just before 2:30 p.m., a child was hit at the intersection of Eliza Steele Drive and Broadway.

7 days ago

Portland school community speaks out after family of two high school students detained by ICE

The students, who attend Deering and Casco Bay High Schools, were detained alongside the rest of their family at the Canadian border on Nov. 12th after a failed asylum bid.

7 days ago

Portland Police investigate non-fatal stabbing incident at Longfellow Square

The people involved reportedly did not know each other, and the attack was unprovoked according to witnesses.

7 days ago

Nonprofit in Lewiston Produces Record High Numbers of Thanksgiving Meals

This year marks 14 years of delivering meals in baskets to local families. Each basket contains a turkey along with numerous side dishes. 

1 week ago

Naples Man Seriously Hurt in Single-Vehicle Crash, Speed and Alcohol Believed to be Factors

21-year-old Ethan Crockett of Naples was seriously hurt after his truck collided with a tree. Early indicators show speed and alcohol to be factors in the crash.

1 week ago

Student killed after getting hit by school bus in Rockland (UPDATED)

The school district says a student was stuck by a school bus in Rockland on Friday.

1 week ago

Appeals court upholds tracking device requirements for lobster boats

The requirements were put in place in late 2023 as a way to monitor the lobster population and inform future rules for the industry.

1 week ago

Cyberbreach at Norway Savings Bank exposes info of thousands of Maine customers

Nearly 45,000 Maine customers at Norway Savings Bank may have had their personal information compromised.

1 week ago

75 yr old Woman Dead After Being Hit by Vehicle in Portland

Her name has not yet been released

1 week ago

Median Price of Homes in Maine Reaches $426,000

The price surged in October.

1 week ago

Acadia National Park on Pace for Busiest Year Ever

Overnight camping stays are also on a healthy pace, with a nearly 33 increase this year over 2024.

1 week ago

Charges dropped against woman accused of ramming vehicle of Border Patrol officer stationed in Maine

A woman who was shot by a Border Patrol agent from Maine last month has had charges against her dropped.

1 week ago

Permit approval clears the way for completion of controversial electricity corridor in Maine

Regulators have given the green light for the completion of a 53-mile electricity corridor running through Maine.

1 week ago

Driver Not Injured After SUV Ends Up in Acton Pond

The York County Sheriff’s Office says they were sent to the scene of a reported vehicle in Horn Pond

1 week ago

Space Heater May Have Caused Large Fire in Falmouth

Fire Marshal Investigators say people who had been staying at the home told them a space heater accidentally caused a couch to catch fire.

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4 days ago in Entertainment

‘Rush Hour 4’ will be distributed by Paramount after Trump’s reported request

After President Donald Trump's reported intervention, Paramount Pictures is set to distribute Brett Ratner's "Rush Hour 4," a project that Hollywood had eschewed after earlier sexual misconduct allegations against the director.

4 days ago in National, Trending

Trump spares turkeys — but not his political opponents — at annual pardoning ceremony

President Donald Trump didn't bring much holiday cheer Tuesday when bestowing ceremonial pardons on two Thanksgiving turkeys, dispensing more insults than goodwill at the traditional White House ritual.

4 days ago in Entertainment

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4 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

What’s open on Thanksgiving? Not much, as many stores rest — or prepare — ahead of Black Friday

With Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season this week, Americans will again gather for Turkey Day meals before knocking off items on their Christmas gift lists.

4 days ago in Sports, Trending

Under a cloud, the Olympic flame begins its journey to the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

The Olympic flame began its journey Wednesday to the Milan Cortina Winter Games — missing a little of its usual magic. Bad weather lashing western Greece forced organizers to move the torch-lighting ceremony indoors, from Olympia's ancient stadium and temples to a nearby museum.