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3 weeks ago

Platner Out, Releases 11 Minute Video on Exit from Senate Race

Platner drew progressive buzz and support

3 weeks ago

Platner Drops Out of Senate Race, Maine Democrats Plan Convention to Replace Him

The list of possible replacements continues to grow.

3 weeks ago

Gull Dies After Days Stuck on Tower Spire Atop Victoria Mansion in Portland

The Portland Fire Department used a 100-foot aerial ladder truck, but could not get to the gull.

3 weeks ago

3 Injured in Penobscot County Vehicle Crash with Moose

The condition of the moose was not shared.

3 weeks ago

Man accused of shooting at woman in Bangor

A Bangor man faces charges for shooting at a woman.

3 weeks ago

Penobscot Nation police offering reward for information about arson

A $2,000 reward is being offered for information about a fire that was set at a building owned by the Penobscot Nation.

3 weeks ago

Platner may be finished, but voters’ willingness to take risks will remain

SCARBOROUGH, Maine (AP) Democrat Graham Platner has so far been mum on whether he’ll drop out of the Maine U.S.…

3 weeks ago

Sen. King Asking for Maine to be Home Base for New Arctic Icebreaker Ship

The ships are modernized icebreaker vessels being constructed for use as early as 2028.

3 weeks ago

Person Reportedly Hit, Killed by Amtrak Train in Brunswick

An ambulance and numerous police cruisers were on the scene.

3 weeks ago

Owner of Friendship market released from ICE custody

The owner of a market in Knox County has returned home after he was taken into ICE custody last month.

3 weeks ago

Man who claims to have supernatural powers accused of throwing items at Bangor coffee shop

A man is behind bars after police say he chased employees around a coffee shop in Bangor and threw things at them.

4 weeks ago

Platner should drop out of Maine’s US Senate race after sexual assault allegation, Sanders says

Sen. Bernie Sanders on Tuesday became the latest and most notable lawmaker to pull support for Maine Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner following an allegation of sexual assault, adding to a chorus of calls for him to step aside as party leaders scramble to determine the next steps.

4 weeks ago

Man Dead in Somerset County ATV Crash

Speed and alcohol are believed to be factors in the crash.

4 weeks ago

Maine Democrats Join Republicans in Calling for Platner to Drop Out of Senate Race

New accusations of sexual assault led to both state parties releasing statements within five minutes of each other.

4 weeks ago

Taxpayer Assistance Centers in Augusta and Bangor reopen

The IRS has reopened its Taxpayer Assistance Centers in Augusta and Bangor.

4 weeks ago

Ex-girlfriend accuses Graham Platner of sexually assaulting her

A Maine woman has accused Graham Platner of sexually assaulting her.

4 weeks ago

Crews repair water main break in South Portland

The water main break has been repaired.

4 weeks ago

Seven People Injured in York County Head-On Crash

The York County Sheriff's Department is investigating the crash.

4 weeks ago

A Fatal Vehicle Crash Disrupts North Windham, Saturday Morning

The driver passed away at the scene and their identity is being withheld pending family notification.

4 weeks ago

Skowhegan man Drowns While Boating on the Kennebec River

The drowning occurred on Saturday morning. The incident remains under investigation.

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