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6 days ago
Researchers link species of plankton to survival of Maine lobsters, warn of northward movement
A species of microscopic zooplankton is the primary source of food for thousands of lobster larvae, and are in turn, the unseen fuel for the industry.
7 days ago
Eastport to lose city’s only grocery store next month
While a Family Dollar location is still open in the city, the closure now means that residents will have to drive 40 minutes away to a Walmart in Calais just for fresh produce.
7 days ago
Dolly Parton’s “Imagination Library” program to expand operations into Central Maine
To date, the program has gifted more than 330 million books to children around the world, with 10,000 children in Maine already enrolled.
1 week ago
Portland Police Shoot, Kill Suspect Who’d Reportedly Threatened People with Gun
Police say they were called to Commercial Street where they found 73-year-old Jacob Hastings shirtless.
1 week ago
Drought Conditions Increase Again in Maine
A significant portion of coastal Maine is under severe drought.
1 week ago
Massachusetts Man to Serve Up To 20 Years for Drug Trafficking in Maine
A federal district court judge will determine any sentence
1 week ago
Maine Suing Postal Service Over Mail In Voting Rule
Maine and other states argue the rule inflicts irreparable harm
1 week ago
Maine ICE Arrests Surge in 2026: Data Reveals Most Detained Lack Criminal Records
New data from the Deportation Data Project shows ICE has arrested roughly 482 people in Maine so far in 2026—more than the previous two years combined. According to advocate reports, only about 2% of those detained had a criminal history, prompting strong pushback from community groups while DHS defends its enforcement actions.
1 week ago
GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Bobby Charles Wants Federal Agents at Maine Polling Locations
Newly leaked audio reveals Republican gubernatorial candidate Bobby Charles plans to ask federal border czar Tom Homan to station ICE agents and U.S. Marshals at Maine polling places ahead of the election.
1 week ago
Sen. King Says Trade War with Canada Could Devastate Maine Lobster Industry
King is calling on Republicans to pressure President Trump.
1 week ago
Man Charged with Felony After Circle K Robbery in Greene
The suspect was taken to the Androscoggin County Jail on several charges
2 weeks ago
Woman Killed in Portland Hit-And-Run
Police are asking anyone who witnessed the crash to contact them.
2 weeks ago
Canada Trade War Could Shake Senate Races
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — President Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada is escalating as the midterm elections approach, threatening Republican…
2 weeks ago
1,260-Pound Blue Marlin Could Set East Coast Record
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Damon Sacco had never seen anything like the fish he and fellow anglers fought for hours…
2 weeks ago
Fire Heavily Damages Windham Home, Cat Dies
The fire was reported just before 3:30 am Sunday.
2 weeks ago
Home in Town of Pittsfield Heavily Damaged from Fire
The residence was unoccupied at the time
2 weeks ago
Vice President JD Vance Campaigns in Greater Bangor, Framing 2026 Midterms as a ‘Fight Against Socialism’
Vice President JD Vance brought the national campaign spotlight to Greater Bangor today, framing the upcoming elections as a critical fight for working-class Americans.
2 weeks ago
Two Teens are Arrested in Connection to a String of Vehicle Thefts
Motor vehicle thefts occurred in the towns of Orrington and Brewer in a month's long span.
2 weeks ago
An Exeter man is Accused of Stabbing a Family Member and Assaulting Another.
33-year-old Babi Taitam is accused of stabbing a family member and hurting another one during an incident on Friday.
