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3 weeks ago

Fire on the Exterior of the Hub Furniture in Portland, Forced Power Outage for 3,000 Residents

The fire caused only minor damage to the store, and no one was hurt.

3 weeks ago

Skier Hospitalized from Injuries on Black Mountain Near Rumford

The young skier's condition has not been released.

3 weeks ago

Sprinkler System Helps Contain Fire with Heavy Smoke in Scarborough

Five fire departments were initially sent to the scene because of the amount of smoke.

3 weeks ago

Maine AG breaks with Augusta Democrats over ranked-choice voting bill

The conflict revolves around a bill that aims to expand ranked-choice voting to general elections for governor and the Legislature.

4 weeks ago

Senator Susan Collins Calls Out Governor Mills Over State Tax “Appalling” Disconnect

Senator Susan Collins is speaking out about a growing "disconnect" between federal and state tax relief. While federal changes have paved the way for tax-free tips, overtime, and Social Security relief, Maine has yet to follow suit

4 weeks ago

Fire damage to Turner auto shop estimated to be upwards of $500k

A fire at an auto shop in Turner on Thursday may have caused more than half a million dollars in damage.

4 weeks ago

Initial federal report finds no issues with flight controls in deadly plane crash at Bangor airport

Federal investigators say there's no evidence that flight controls malfunctioned or failed in the deadly plane crash during a snowstorm at the Bangor airport in January.

4 weeks ago

Woman Has Life Threatening Injuries from Waterville House Fire

Firefighters say a passerby reported the house was occupied

4 weeks ago

23-Year-Old Woman Dead in Waldo County Crash

The crash remains under investigation.

4 weeks ago

Poll Shows Open Race for Maine Governor, Unfamiliarity With Republican Candidates

The Pan American poll shows no candidate in either party has reached 30 percent in a crowded field

4 weeks ago

Rep. Pingree says “good riddance” after Noem removed as Homeland Security secretary

Maine Democratic Congresswoman Chellie Pingree calling the removal of Kristi Noem as head of DHS "long overdue."

4 weeks ago

Turner auto shop destroyed by fire

An auto shop in Turner is a total loss after a fire Thursday morning.

4 weeks ago

Semi Crash Causes Downed Power Poles, Lines in Auburn

Center Street was closed for several hours Wednesday

4 weeks ago

Maine Spent $3 Million in Opioid Settlement Money, $19 Million Unspent

The money comes from nationwide settlements with more than a dozen pharmaceutical companies.

4 weeks ago

Sen. Collins defends decision to vote against war powers resolution

Maine's two U.S. Senators were split on a resolution aimed at blocking further military action in Iran without Congressional authorization that failed in the Senate on Wednesday.

4 weeks ago

York County Sheriff’s Office taking part in joint investigation with FBI in Waterboro

The York County Sheriff's Office notified the public about an investigation involving the FBI in Waterboro on Wednesday.

4 weeks ago

3 Face Trafficking Charges in Maine DEA Investigation at Washington County Motel

Agents, including members of the U.S. Border Patrol, found a large quantity of methamphetamine in a motel room.

4 weeks ago

Maine Gets Boost in Current $248 Million Surplus; Downward Forecast in Next Budget

The governor plans to revise her supplemental budget proposal in the coming weeks to include the money increase.

4 weeks ago

2 men face charges for drive-by shooting in Gray

Two men are facing charges for allegedly firing shots from a moving vehicle in Gray.

4 weeks ago

Jury finds man guilty of murder in death of 3-year-old in Edgecomb

A man accused of killing his girlfriend's 3-year-old daughter in Edgecomb was found guilty of murder on Tuesday.

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5 days ago in Lifestyle

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6 days ago in Entertainment, Music

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7 days ago in Entertainment

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