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5 hours ago
Long Running Pie Contest Draws Big Numbers at Cumberland Fair
All proceeds from the Pie Contest are going to benefit the Cumberland Food Pantry.
11 hours ago
Collins Lone Republican to Criticize Job Cut Threat During Gov. Shutdown
A memo this week instructs agencies to use the shutdown as an opportunity to reduce their work forces.
15 hours ago
Images from New Earth-Mapping Satellite Showcase Maine Coast
The pictures, released Thursday, are from a spacecraft that rocketed into orbit from India two months ago.
19 hours ago
Maine to Establish New Life Sciences Center
Governor Mills signed an executive order last week to establish the Life Science Center.
20 hours ago
Woman Seriously Injured in Portland Crash Near I-95
She was taken to Maine Medical Center with injuries.
21 hours ago
Juvenile accused of stealing vehicle, leading Bangor police on chase
A 14-year-old boy accused of leading police on a chase in a stolen vehicle was taken into custody in Bangor on Wednesday.
21 hours ago
Early morning fire in Otisfield leaves animals dead
Several dogs died in a fire in Otisfield early Thursday morning.
1 day ago
Current Rain in Maine Won’t Stay as Drought Continues, Upcoming Winter Less Snowy
The current run of storms will bring one-to-two inches of precipitation.
2 days ago
Historic Sale of Dams Opens Salmon Return to Kennebec River
The sale all but guarantees unfettered access for endangered Atlantic salmon.
2 days ago
Two Men Arrested After Standoffs in Penobscot County
Both men face domestic violence charges
2 days ago
Portland State Lawmaker Joins Governor’s Race as Independent
Crocket represents parts of Portland and Falmouth and is a former Democrat
2 days 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.
2 days 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 days ago
73-Year-Old Inmate at Mountain View Correctional Facility Dies
The Department of Corrections says his death was attended by medical personnel.
3 days ago
Suspicious Device Located During Traffic Stop in Newcastle
The device was secured and removed for further evaluation, including a laboratory analysis.
3 days 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.
3 days 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.
3 days ago
Bowdoin College is 5th Best in Country
The top two liberal arts colleges are both in Massachusetts
4 days ago
Two Men Who Died Trying to Stop Lewiston Mass Shooter Honored
The men were awarded the Carnegie Medal for Heroism Monday.