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2 weeks ago

Firefighter Killed in Searsmont Mill Explosion Identified

Firefighter Andrew Cross, 27, of the Morrill Fire Department, was killed in the line of duty while working to protect his community. This morning, a procession of over 100 first responders lined the roads to honor him and escort his remains back to Waldo County.

2 weeks ago

Body of missing Ellsworth paddleboarder found

20-year-old Grayson Mote went missing on May 5th after leaving his family's camp to go paddleboarding and didn't return for over an hour and a half.

2 weeks ago

Searsmont Fire Explosion Picked Up by Radar

The explosion during the fire was so large it was picked up by radar Friday afternoon.

2 weeks ago

A Fatal Fire at a Mill in Robbins Lumber Kills a Firefighter and Leaves Many Injured

The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office said a firefighter was found in the rubble of the fatal fire. Because of the complexity of the scene, the investigation is expected to take some time.

2 weeks ago

Five Teenagers Charged in Series of Car Break-ins in Somerset County

Deputies say the investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be forthcoming.

2 weeks ago

Drought Conditions Reduced in Maine

For the first time in a while, there exists a portion of the state under no drought classification.

2 weeks ago

Fisherman dies after boat capsizes off Downeast Maine coast

A fisherman was found dead after his boat capsized near an island in Downeast Maine.

2 weeks ago

Vance touts work of his anti-fraud task force in visit to Maine ahead of primary election

Vice President JD Vance highlighted the Trump administration’s efforts to combat fraud in a visit to Maine on Thursday ahead of the state’s primary elections for several high-profile races.

3 weeks ago

U.S. Marshals Arrest Maine Man Who Failed to Appear in Court for Manslaughter

Albert Deschaine of Peru was convicted in 2024 for a fatal crash in Auburn that killed another man.

3 weeks ago

Portland Man Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Child Pornography

Derren Wood-Peterson also received 10 years of supervised release.

3 weeks ago

Maine Game Warden killed in plane crash honored in procession

A Limestone man suffered life-threatening injuries when he crashed into a garbage truck Wednesday morning.

3 weeks ago

JD Vance to stump for Paul LePage during visit to Bangor

Vice President JD Vance will be campaigning to support Paul LePage in Bangor.

3 weeks ago

Fire at Portland Recycling Center Lights Up Sky

There's still no word on any injuries or the cause of the fire.

3 weeks ago

Sen. Collins Questions Pentagon Failure to Anticipate Strait of Hormuz Closure

Collins posed the question to Joint Chiefs of Staff General John Caine

3 weeks ago

Former Maine Prison Administrator to Serve Five Years for Theft

Gerald Merrill pleaded guilty in March to theft and bribery charges and was sentenced Tuesday,

3 weeks ago

2 people accused of assaulting, burning man after luring him into Lewiston apartment

Police say two people lured a man into an apartment before beating and burning him in Lewiston.

3 weeks ago

Maine Warden Service pilot killed in plane crash

A Maine Game Warden was killed in a plane crash in Franklin County.

3 weeks ago

Husband, Wife Killed in Sanford Crash

Police say weather and road conditions were not a factor in the crash.

3 weeks ago

Portland Man Accused of Intentionally Hitting Bicyclist in Lewiston

Officers say they quickly determined the incident was intentional.

3 weeks ago

Police recover explosive devices from domestic violence suspect in Trenton

Police found explosive devices after responding to a domestic violence call in Trenton over the weekend.

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3 days ago in Sports, Trending

MLB owners have proposed a salary cap for the first time since baseball’s 1994-95 strike

Major League Baseball owners made their long-expected salary cap proposal to the players' association on Thursday, a system the union has vowed never to accept, setting the sides on course for a confrontation that threatens the 2027 season and perhaps beyond.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

Why your co-worker might be listening to music tuned to 432 hertz

Music recorded in 432 hertz (cycles per second) is taking off on social media platforms and music streaming services, where users can find an increasing number of tracks and playlists employing the alternate tuning, everything from meditation soundscapes to reggae songs recorded by Ziggy Marley.

4 days ago in Lifestyle

Independent bookstores are multiplying, although many people still think they’re dying out

Allison Hill, CEO of the American Booksellers Association, is used to strangers expressing sympathy when they learn what she does for a living. "It's all so funny," she says. "When I tell them I run the trade association for independent stores, they'll say, 'It's just so sad that they're disappearing.'

4 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Matthew Perry’s assistant gets more than 3 years in prison for central role in his ketamine death

Matthew Perry's live-in personal assistant, who had a central role in the "Friends" star's descent into ketamine addiction and injected him with the fatal dose of the drug, was sentenced Wednesday to three years and five months in prison.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

The Chicks announce intimate ‘Taking the Long Way’ 20th Anniversary Tour. ‘This is our lives’

Call it a comeback, a crossover moment, or both. Twenty years ago, The Chicks released their blockbuster 2006 album "Taking the Long Way" — their first full-length after the country music industry turned their backs on them — and one of the biggest of their career.