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3 weeks ago

Portland State Lawmaker Joins Governor’s Race as Independent

Crocket represents parts of Portland and Falmouth and is a former Democrat

3 weeks ago

Minivan, school bus collision injures 3 in Gorham

Three people were injured when a school bus and a minivan collided Wednesday morning in Gorham.

3 weeks ago

Search warrant related to explosive devices prompts lockdown at Kennebec County school

A school in Pittston was placed in lockdown on Wednesday while authorities executed a search warrant related to the discovery of explosives during a traffic stop earlier this week.

3 weeks ago

Coast to Coast Charity Bike Ride to End in Portland

The bike ride crosses 15 states.

4 weeks ago

73-Year-Old Inmate at Mountain View Correctional Facility Dies

The Department of Corrections says his death was attended by medical personnel.

4 weeks ago

Suspicious Device Located During Traffic Stop in Newcastle

The device was secured and removed for further evaluation, including a laboratory analysis.

4 weeks ago

Man sues Maine State Police for violent treatment during arrest

A Limerick man is suing Maine State Police over accusations that troopers punched him while he was handcuffed after his arrest in March of 2024.

4 weeks ago

Fire officials identify 2 killed in Portland apartment fire

The Maine State Fire Marshal's Office has tentatively identified the two people who died in a fire at a Portland apartment complex over the weekend.

4 weeks ago

Bowdoin College is 5th Best in Country

The top two liberal arts colleges are both in Massachusetts

4 weeks ago

Two Men Who Died Trying to Stop Lewiston Mass Shooter Honored

The men were awarded the Carnegie Medal for Heroism Monday.

4 weeks ago

Portland High School Closed Early Monday After Bomb Threat

Police say the building was thoroughly searched with explosive-detection dogs.

4 weeks ago

Child injured after getting hit while crossing street in Bath

A 9-year-old child was struck by a vehicle while walking to school Monday morning in Bath.

4 weeks ago

1 dead, 1 injured in Corinth shooting

One man was killed and another was left in critical condition after a shooting in Corinth.

4 weeks ago

Pingree Sends Letter Over Legal Complaints About ICE

Pingree has sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

4 weeks ago

Light Earthquake Hits Near York County Town

The earthquake was recorded by 19 seismic monitoring stations.

4 weeks ago

Two dead in Portland Munjoy Hill Fire

The fire remains under investigation.

4 weeks ago

Windham Home Heavily Damaged by Fire

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

4 weeks ago

Pedestrian Dead After Being Hit By Car in Lyman

The Kennebunk Police Department is reconstructing the crash.

4 weeks ago

Man Arrested, Charged in New Hampshire Country Club Shooting

The person who died at the Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua was a 59-year-old man.

4 weeks ago

Liberty man charged with murder in connection with homicide investigation

An arrest has been made in the killing of a Palermo man.

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1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Ace Frehley, Kiss’ original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74

Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss, who captivated audiences with his elaborate galactic makeup and smoking guitar, died Thursday. He was 74.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

Walking is good for you. Walking backward can add to the benefits

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3 days ago in Entertainment

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4 days ago in Entertainment

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4 days ago in Entertainment

‘Tron: Ares’ tops box office but falls short of expectations with $33.5 million debut

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