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‘Labor Intensive’ Investigation Continues at Searsmont Mill Fire-Explosion Site

Investigators say they have now sifted through hundreds of cubic yards of sawdust and debris.

1 week ago

Drought Conditions Show Improvement in Maine

The biggest improvement is in southern Maine

1 week ago

Federal judge dismisses suit brought by Trump DOJ seeking Maine voter data

A suit filed by the Department of Justice seeking access to Mainers' voter registration data has been thrown out.

1 week ago

Celebration of Life ceremony held in Bangor for Maine Game Warden killed in plane crash

Friends, family and colleagues spoke at a celebration of life ceremony Thursday for Maine Game Warden Joshua Tibbetts.

2 weeks ago

14-Year-Old Lewiston Shooting Victim Now Facing Charges

The 14-year-old was taken to the Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland.

2 weeks ago

Poll Finds Platner Leading Collins in Maine Senate Race

The lead for Platner was outside the poll’s margin of error

2 weeks ago

Ceremony to take place Thursday for Maine Game Warden killed in plane crash

A celebration of life for a Maine Game Warden who died in a plane crash will be held on Thursday in Bangor.

2 weeks ago

Owner of dog killed in Bangor shooting faces charge

The owner of a dog who was fatally injured in a shooting in Bangor has been charged

2 weeks ago

Divers find body at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

Divers recovered human remains in the water at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery.

2 weeks ago

Collins ‘Disappointed’ With Trump’s Endorsement in Texas Primary

Collins says she doesn't know who will win the Texas primary.

2 weeks ago

Scarborough Fire Damages Three-Bay Garage

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

2 weeks ago

2 teenagers charged with breaking into Turner pot shot twice

A 13-year-old and 15-year-old were arrested this week for breaking into a Turner pot shop twice.

2 weeks ago

Ozone Expected to be Elevated Tuesday Along Coastal Maine

Coastal air, along with high elevations of Acadia National Park are expected to be "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups."

2 weeks ago

Police Say One Adult, Four Kids Arrested After Beak-ins, High Speed Chase

Deputies say the five used a sledgehammer to smash the windows of dispensaries and smoke shops in Waldo and Hancock counties.

2 weeks ago

Victims injured in explosion and fire at Searsmont lumber mill remain hospitalized

The president of Robbins Lumber Company as well as the vice president of sales were injured in the explosion at the lumber mill in Searsmont on Friday.

2 weeks ago

Bangor police attempting to locate man last seen in February

Police in Bangor are looking for a man last seen in February.

2 weeks ago

Man found safe after going missing from Androscoggin County assisted living center

Police said Monday afternoon that Ryder was found safe and has been returned to Fern Cottage.

2 weeks ago

GoFundMe Set Up for Searsmont Mill Explosion Victims

Community members have made more than donations ranging from $20 to $1,000.

2 weeks ago

Lisbon Police Investigate Break-in at Cannabis Store

Investigators say four masked suspects forced their way inside and stole merchandise and an unknown amount of cash.

2 weeks ago

ATF Joins Investigation of Searsmont Lumber Mil Fire, Explosion

The ATF will help the state Fire Marshal in a joint investigation of the lumber mill fire and explosion

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