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2 weeks ago

Greater Portland Metro Unveils High Frequency Bus Service to Westbrook, Gorham

It would be the first of its kind rapid-transit service in the state.

2 weeks ago

Windham Crash Leads Pickup to Careen into Building

Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the crash.

2 weeks ago

Maine Man’s Body Found Floating in Lake Auburn

Auburn Police say an investigation is still active.

2 weeks ago

Maine lawmakers fail to overturn governor’s veto of data center moratorium

The Maine legislature has upheld the governor's veto of what would have been a first-in-the-nation moratorium on large data centers.

2 weeks ago

Police looking for Oxford County woman last seen on Monday

Police are asking for help locating a missing Waterford woman.

2 weeks ago

One Dead in Skowhegan House Fire

The body was taken to the Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta for identification.

2 weeks ago

Maine State Police Investigate Death of Missing Thomaston Man

The cause and manner of death are still under investigation

2 weeks ago

Two Arrested in Waterville After 6 Month Drug Trafficking Investigation

Both suspects are currently at the Kennebec County Jail awaiting court appearances.

2 weeks ago

Republican-backed PAC raises millions for ads targeting Graham Platner

A political action committee created to help Republican U.S. Senator Susan Collins win reelection is spending nearly $2 million attacking Democratic challenger Graham Platner.

2 weeks ago

Lewiston police investigate report of shots fired

Lewiston police are investigating a report of shots fired overnight Tuesday morning near Jefferson Street.

2 weeks ago

Cooper Flagg Is NBA Rookie of the Year

DALLAS (AP) — Cooper Flagg set a host of records for an NBA teenager in an also-ran season for the Dallas Mavericks. Kon…

2 weeks ago

Update: Fire Damages Home, Destroys Barn in Augusta

Fire destroyed a barn and damaged a home in Augusta on Monday.

2 weeks ago

Portland Residential Building Fire Disrupts Munjoy Hill Neighborhood

Portland firefighters say there's no information yet on the cause of the fire.

2 weeks ago

Brush Fire Burns Nearly an Acre in New Gloucester

Crews were on the scene for nearly three hours Sunday afternoon.

2 weeks ago

Swanville man arrested again for sex crimes

A Waldo County man is facing sex crime charges for the second time this year.

2 weeks ago

Moderate Fire Conditions Present in Maine

Most of the state is under moderate fire danger.

2 weeks ago

Kennebunkport Police Report String of Car Thefts, Burglaries

Officers are calling the incidents "crimes of opportunity," as unlocked cars or visible belongings are easy targets.

2 weeks ago

Brewer man arrested for hit and run crash in Bangor

48-year-old David Harris was arrested by police this morning on multiple charges, including operating without a license.

2 weeks ago

Deadly House Fire in Hiram Claims a Life

Investigators from the State Fire Marshal’s Office were called to the scene of a deadly house fire in Hiram. Crews…

2 weeks ago

Gov. Mills vetoes moratorium on new data centers in Maine

Gov. Janet Mills has vetoed a first-in-the-nation moratorium on new data centers in Maine.

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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."

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

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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.