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4 weeks ago

Universal healthcare question to potentially appear on Maine ballots in 2027

The question would instruct the Legislature to develop a bill by 2028 that would establish a health care system that ensures all Maine residents can choose comprehensive, publicly funded health care, or stay with private care.

4 weeks ago

Motorcyclist killed after crash in Hancock Friday morning

The cyclist, 44-year-old Jim Hoyt of Sullivan was pronounced dead at the scene.

4 weeks ago

Man accused of “cloning” Mainers’ EBT cards to steal thousands in benefits

A man has been charged in Maine after a months-long investigation into $100,000 in stolen EBT benefits.

4 weeks ago

Firefighter injured in Searsmont mill fire and explosion to be released from hospital

A firefighter injured in the deadly explosion at a Searsmont lumber mill is finally heading home.

4 weeks ago

Two Injured in Windham Crash

The crash took place at about 11:10 am Wednesday.

4 weeks ago

Ogunquit Pedestrian Drawbridge Bridge Stuck in Raised Up Position

The town says there's no safe pedestrian detour around the bridge.

4 weeks ago

Investigators say fire that displaced 2 families in Westbrook was accidental

A fire in Westbrook that displaced two families was caused by improperly discarded smoking materials.

4 weeks ago

Otisfield man accused of assaulting Good Samaritan who tried to intervene in domestic violence incident

An Otisfield man is accused of assaulting two victims before stealing a car and crashing it Tuesday night.

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7 hours ago in Entertainment

Actor Storm Reid hopes music reveals another side, introducing listeners to the real her

Storm Reid knows how the world sees her: an accomplished, polished actor who always seems to have it all together. Through new music, the Emmy-winner hopes listeners discover another side of her.

24 hours ago in Lifestyle

Tanning is getting hot again. Here’s what it really does to your skin

Experts are concerned about a resurgence in the popularity of tanning among young adults as social media has helped tanning in general make a comeback. A video of a girl sharing her "tanning secrets" and showing off a bikini tan line has racked up more than 11 million views, while people in the comments joke, "The earth probably won't last long anyway, I'd rather go out tan than pale."

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

The Recording Academy CEO responds to BTS decision not to submit to Grammys

Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. has responded to the news that K-pop powerhouse BTSwill not submit their music for consideration at the forthcoming 2027 Grammy Awards.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Glen Hansard, Irish musician who won Oscar for ‘Once,’ dies in motorcycle crash

Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, who won an Academy Award for the 2007 film "Once," died in a motorcycle crash on the outskirts of Dublin early Wednesday, his management said. He was 56.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Wildfires force George Clooney’s family to evacuate their home in southern France

George Clooney has said his family has been forced to evacuate their home in southeastern France as a wildfire burned nearby, his agent said Thursday.