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6 days ago

Searchers recover body of missing kayaker near Deer Isle

The body of a New Mexico man whose kayak overturned Tuesday morning near Deer Isle has been found.

6 days ago

Portland City Council approves ordinance restricting cooperation with ICE

The Portland City Council has voted to strictly prevent all city employees from cooperating with federal agents on immigration issues.

6 days ago

Portland Police Arrest Man for Murder at Shalom House from Monday

Portland Police say an investigation remains ongoing.

6 days ago

Missing Girl Last Seen in Poland Found Safe

Police say Raeanna McNeil was last seen on Everett Road in Poland.

7 days ago

Fire Heavily Damages Wells Home During Maine Coast Marathon

Firefighters say it occurred during the Maine Coast Marathon, and in the height of the 5k and Full Marathon.

7 days ago

Westbrook Police Arrest Portland Man for Shooting, Assault

Officers say an investigation into the incident is ongoing

7 days ago

Police launch death investigation at Portland group home

Police are investigating a death at a group home in Portland on Monday morning.

7 days ago

2 plead guilty in connection with deadly Portland biker gang shooting

Two men pleaded guilty Monday for their role in a deadly fight between biker gangs in Portland in July of 2024.

1 week ago

Lewiston Police Say 7 Underage Kids Face Assault Charges

Police say all seven suspects face Aggravated Assault charges

1 week ago

Bicyclist Seriously Injured in Androscoggin County Crash

Mechanic Falls Police say an investigation is ongoing.

1 week ago

8 injured after early morning crash in Saint George

A combination of speed, alcohol, and drugs are believed to have contributed to the crash.

1 week ago

Head-on crash on Route 1 in Saco leaves motorcyclist dead

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Route 1 in Saco Friday morning.

1 week ago

Police renew search for Hancock County man reported missing in 2017

A search is planned in Hancock County in connection with a missing person case from 2017.

1 week ago

Turner Man Arrested in Connection with Lewiston Shooting

According to Lewiston police, they responded to reports of a shooting Thursday afternoon at 235 Bartlett Street. No injuries were reported. 

2 weeks ago

Collins Breaks with Republicans to Vote to Shut Down Iran War

She joined GOP Kentucky Senator Rand Paul to back the measure

2 weeks ago

No Injuries, Schools Secure After Shots Fired in Lewiston

The Lewiston School Superintendent said that police had informed them of the shooting.

2 weeks ago

Maine Boy Dies After Being Pulled from South Carolina Hotel Pool

Police in South Carolina are still investigating

2 weeks ago

Janet Mills drops U.S. Senate bid before June 9 primary

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Maine Gov. Janet Mills on Thursday dropped her bid for the U.S. Senate, pointing to a lack of…

2 weeks ago

Drug bust at Scarborough hotel leads to charges for Cape Elizabeth man

A Cape Elizabeth man is accused of selling drugs out of a hotel room in Scarborough.

2 weeks ago

Maine teen charged in paddleboarder’s death found competent to stand trial

A teenager charged in the killing of a Maine paddleboarder has been found competent to stand trial.

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3 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Olivia and Liam top the list of most popular US baby names for the seventh year running

Olivia and Liam for a seventh year in a row topped the list of names for babies born in the United States in 2025. The Social Security Administration annually tracks the names given to girls and boys in each state, with lists dating back to 1880.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Blake Lively’s lawyers fuel feud with claim of victory after ‘It Ends With Us’ settlement

The bitter public feud between actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni may outlive their court fight after all. Three days after announcing a settlement of the lawsuit brought by Lively over the 2024 film "It Ends With Us," her lawyers put out a statement Thursday calling the deal a "resounding victory."

3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

David Attenborough, the excited but hushed voice of nature programs, turns 100

The BBC is hosting a party for David Attenborough at the Royal Albert Hall. Cinemas are playing his nature films. Friends have spent weeks lavishing praise on the man and his work.

4 days ago in Sports, Trending

March Madness tournaments will expand to 76 teams each starting next season

The NCAA announced Thursday that it will expand its two March Madness tournaments by eight teams each next season, a long-expected move that will drop more games into the first week of the highly popular and lucrative showcase without substantially changing its overall form.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Shakira teases new song for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with Afrobeats star Burna Boy called ‘Dai Dai’

The Colombian singer shared a minute-long teaser clip on Thursday of a new song, writing on social media, "From Maracaná Stadium, here is "Dai Dai," the FIFA World Cup Official Song 2026." She also included a mention of Afrobeats star Burna Boy.