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1 week ago

Missing Brunswick woman found dead 2 months after being reported missing

56-year-old Rebecca Dorr was found dead near some walking trails in Brunswick, Saturday. She had been missing since January 25th.

2 weeks ago

Lewiston woman killed after fatal early morning shooting

22-year-old Maliyah Powell of Lewiston was killed in the early hours of Friday. 25-year-old Elise Bergeron of Lewiston was charged with her Murder

2 weeks ago

False 911 Call Brings Large Police Presence at Standish High School

Additional details will be released as they become available.

2 weeks ago

Elderly Woman Dead from House Fire Near Lincoln

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

2 weeks ago

Maine CDC confirms 40th case of HIV in Penobscot County outbreak

This the second case reported this month, with the initial cases in the outbreak being reported back in November of 2023.

2 weeks ago

Portland PD discover human remains behind homeless shelter in Riverton area

The death does not appear to be suspicious at the moment, and authorities are working to identify the deceased and the cause of death.

2 weeks ago

Ice Jams Cause Flooding, Evacuations Along Piscataquis River

No injuries have been reported in the flooding.

2 weeks ago

Skowhegan Man Charged with Murder in Augusta Shooting

The suspect is now being held in the Somerset County Jail without bail.

2 weeks ago

Oldest known whale recording could unlock mysteries of the ocean

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A haunting whale song discovered on decades-old audio equipment could open up a new understanding of how the…

2 weeks ago

Sen King Introduces Measure to Hike Benefits for Service Members Who Die in Action

Congress increased burial benefits for non-service-connected deaths and tied them to inflation back in 2020.

2 weeks ago

Measure to Ban Transgender Athletes in Girls Sports Passes Hurdle

State lawmakers can now choose to enact the bill as written or to send it to voters.

2 weeks ago

State Police neutralize explosive device in Limington

Police received a report at around 5:30 PM Monday from an individual who had found what they believed to be a grenade near a dumpster.

2 weeks ago

Portland City Survey Shows Dissatisfaction with Affordability, Traffic Flow

The survey will help city staff understand community needs and provide guidance in decision-making.

2 weeks ago

Portland Police Investigating Possible Arson After Suspect Uses Bedsheets to Escape

Officers say crews located and extinguished a fire on a third-floor unit at 72 Bishop Street.

2 weeks ago

Brunswick Police Officer Charged with Assault

The officer was charged Monday in West Bath District Court.

2 weeks ago

Androscoggin County Look for Suspects in Two Burglaries, Stolen Vehicle

Deputies say one burglary took place at Vacationland Cannabis in Turner, while the other was reported on Greene Street in Sabattus.

2 weeks ago

Pickup Truck Goes Through Ice at Moosehead Lake

A total of 7 Lisbon Fire Department personnel assisted on the scene.

2 weeks ago

A Cars Drives Off the Road, Goes into the Sabattus River in Lisbon

The driver sustained only minor injuries.

2 weeks ago

South Portland residents raise concerns about declining air quality near petroleum tanks

A recent report by the Maine DEP found that air samples near the tanks measured drastically higher than the area's normal background levels in terms of toxic chemicals.

2 weeks ago

Proposed bills in Augusta could increase taxes for wealthy Mainers and corporations

The bills would require Mainers who earn over $1 million and corporations that earn over $3.5 million to pay slightly higher taxes, and would also see tax brackets adjusted.

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