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2 weeks ago

Propane tank explosion leaves 1 with serious burns in Ellsworth

Investigators say a fire in Ellsworth was caused by an exploding propane tank on an old school bus that had been converted into an RV.

2 weeks ago

Maine Congressional Delegation Calls for Investigation into Biddeford ICE Shooting

The lawmakers are asking a detailed sequence of events that led to the shooting.

2 weeks ago

Noted Maine College Professor Dies at Lake in Acadia National Park

Nancy Andrews was a professor at College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor.

2 weeks ago

Gas leak that killed 2 at Maine paper mill was preventable, federal investigators say

Federal investigators say a deadly gas release at a Maine paper mill could have been prevented.

2 weeks ago

Man faces reckless driving charge for striking bicyclist in Lewiston

A man who police say fell asleep at the wheel before striking a bicyclist in Lewiston has been charged.

3 weeks ago

Cooling Centers Open Today with Heat Advisory in Southern Maine

There’s a heat advisory is in effect from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Southern Maine today. Feel-like temperatures, or…

3 weeks ago

Trump administration orders ICE to suspend most vehicle stops after deadly shooting in Biddeford

Trump administration officials told Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to suspend most vehicle stops after two deadly shootings within a week, people familiar with the decision said Tuesday.

3 weeks ago

Three Injured in Portland Crash Involving Dump Trucks

Portland Police are investigating a four-vehicle crash at Washington Avenue and Byfield Road Monday at about 12:45 pm. Police say…

3 weeks ago

Motorcyclist Dead in Somerset County Crash

The crash happened at about 9:30 am Monday.

3 weeks ago

Investigators say woman who died at Otis pond suffered medical event

A woman died after she was pulled from a pond in Otis over the weekend.

3 weeks ago

Fatal shooting of man by ICE agents in Biddeford sparks protests

A person is dead after they were shot by ICE agents in Biddeford while behind the wheel.

3 weeks ago

Maine Democrats Announce Delegate Process for Senate Nomination After Platner Exit

State law requires the process to be completed by July 27th.

3 weeks ago

Numerous Departments Battle Sebago Brush Fire Sunday

Dry and warm conditions contributed to several wildfires in Maine Sunday.

3 weeks ago

An RSU School Board Member Wanted in Connection to an Overdose of a Baby

Brittany Wood of Eddington is wanted by deputies on charges including endangering the welfare of a child.

3 weeks ago

Elderly Winslow man killed in single-vehicle crash

A crash in Vassalboro left a 92-year-old Winslow man dead.

3 weeks ago

Maine high court upholds decision to keep transgender athlete question off November ballot

A question about transgender students will not appear on the state ballot after a ruling from Maine's highest court.

3 weeks ago

Maine Homes Prices Surge to Record Level for June

The number of home sold also increased over a year ago.

3 weeks ago

Shark Sighting Closes Down Reid State Park

The town advised residents and visitors to be safe and alert in the meantime.

3 weeks ago

Bellows, Shah formally announce plans to replace Platner in Senate race

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows has announced her run for Senate, a day after Graham Platner suspended his campaign.

3 weeks ago

Police charge juvenile in connection with burglary at Westbrook business

A juvenile has been charged in connection with a burglary at business in Westbrook.

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