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Data Hack at Health Systems in Lewiston, Bangor Impacted More Than 284K, Far Higher Than Initial Reports
Covenant Health says it sent letters last Wednesday to patients whose information may have been involved
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Cryptocurrency kiosk operator to pay nearly $2 million in restitution for Mainers targeted by scam
Mainers who lost money from a Bitcoin scam could get some of it back thanks to a $1.9 million settlement with an ATM operator.
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Rumford man accused of pepper-spraying people
A Rumford man is accused of pepper spraying two families at an apartment building Sunday night.
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Missing man with dementia in West Paris found safe
Maine State Police say Bies has been found safe.
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Lincoln Hannaford Recalls Ground Beef
Hannaford said it will issue full refunds for products or packaging returned to the store.
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An Arrest made in Connection to Two Tractors Being Stolen in Barnard Township
Over the weekend, the Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest involving the thief of two tractors from a residence…
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Man Dead, Dog Injured in Brunswick Crash
The Brunswick Police Department’s Crash Reconstruction Unit is continuing the investigation.
2 weeks ago
Shawn Moody Suspends Gubernatorial Campaign Amid Health Concerns
Shawn Moody, who hosts Inside Maine on WGAN the first Saturday of the month will likely not be a candidate for Maine's governor following a health scare
2 weeks ago
Snowmobilers warned to use caution due to unsafe conditions
Snowpack created in early December was mostly wiped out by a rainstorm later that month, leaving hazardous conditions across most of the state
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Maine politicians react to U.S operation in Venezuela
In what President Trump described as "a large-scale strike against Venezuela", the military bombed multiple targets and captured Venezuela's president, Nicholas Maduro.
2 weeks ago
Rep. Pingree Condemns “Unauthorized” U.S. Strike in Venezuela
Maine Representative Chellie Pingree (D-1st District) has formally condemned a recent U.S. "large-scale strike" in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
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AG’s office rules deputies justified in fatal shooting of Hartford, ME man last March
Despite tasing him, 51-year-old Eric Newell charged at the officers with a knife, with deputies opening fire.
2 weeks ago
Maine tick borne disease rates in 2025 surpass previous records in 2024, 2023
In total, around 3,653 cases of Lyme disease were reported last year, breaking 2024's record by nearly 400 cases.
2 weeks ago
Data breach impacting owner of Maine hospital larger than previously thought
More than 280,000 Mainers are affected by a data breach targeting Covenant Health.
2 weeks ago
Overnight fire damages Gorham farm
A fire overnight Friday morning damaged a farm in Gorham.
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Ashley Furniture Set to Return to South Portland in Early 2026
After nearly 20 years away, Ashley furniture is returning to the area with a brand-new store and outlet at Jetport Plaza. The massive 44,900-square-foot space is set to open in the first half of 2026, bringing about 45 new jobs to our community.
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‘Naked and Afraid’ contestant sues Kennebec County, alleging privacy breach, stalking
The Falmouth woman, a former county employee, claims the county’s former EMA director downloaded uncensored nude images of her taken during the show and that fellow employees retaliated against her for blowing the whistle.
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Tragic New Year’s Morning Fire in Manchester Leaves One Dead, Eight Hospitalized
New Hampshire State Fire Marshal Sean Toomey said officials have sent several others to hospitals and the fire displaced at least 10 families early Wednesday
2 weeks ago
Alabama man pleads not guilty to bomb threats at Bangor International Airport
24-year-old Robert Wicks allegedly sent a total of 107 messages to 2 American Airlines employees at the airport this past February, with some containing bomb threats.
2 weeks ago
Renys Permanently Closes Portland Location a Day Early
Renys thanked customers for their support during 15 years at the Congress Street location.