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NTSB Report Shows Standish Student Killed After Being Trapped in School Bus Door

Simon Gonzalez was a student at Edna Libby Elementary School in Standish when he was killed last month.

2 weeks ago

Portland Police Still Trying to Solve 16 Year Old Homicide Case

Richardson was shot in the hand and thigh and was expected to survive.

2 weeks ago

Sen. Collins, GOP colleagues face backlash from Trump after supporting war powers resolution

President Trump blasting Maine Sen. Susan Collins for voting in favor of a war powers resolution aimed at limiting further military action against Venezuela.

2 weeks ago

Investigators looking to identify person of interest after fire burns vacant home in Mexico

A fire at a condemned building in the town of Mexico is now considered suspicious.

2 weeks ago

Flu cases surge in Maine

The state had low activity back in mid-December.

2 weeks ago

Latest Republican Maine Governor Candidate Would Focus on State Budget

Mason served as Maine Senate Majority Leader during the administration of Governor Paul LePage

2 weeks ago

Gov. Mills Vetoes Change to Auto Repair Bill, Yet to Decide on Tribe Online Gaming

Seven of the 61 leftover bills were recalled by lawmakers

2 weeks ago

Pilot Program Helps Midcoast Homeowners Finance Secondary Housing Unit

The program is funded by a state grant and is intended to help address housing needs in the Midcoast region.

2 weeks ago

Legislative session kicks off in Augusta with focus on taxes, affordability

The first day of the legislative session in Augusta on Wednesday included debate over taxes and affordability.

2 weeks ago

New Lewiston city councilor pleads not guilty to 2 theft charges

A newly sworn-in Lewiston city councilor pleaded not guilty to two criminal charges in court Wednesday morning.

2 weeks ago

Serious Crash in Windham Closes Road for Several Hours

Gray road was closed for several hours Tuesday night after the crash.

2 weeks ago

Eastern Maine Medical Center Requiring Staff to Wear Masks with Flu Surge

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor is requiring all clinical staff to wear masks during patient care starting Wednesday.…

2 weeks ago

No threat found after Windham elementary school placed under heightened security

A secure status was briefly put in place at a Windham elementary school after a report of a suspicious person in a nearby neighborhood Tuesday morning.

2 weeks ago

Agents seize more than 16 pounds of meth, illegal gun in Waterville drug bust

Police say more than 16 pounds of methamphetamine were seized during a major drug bust in Waterville.

2 weeks ago

Right Whale Population Increasing, But Still Threatened

The North Atlantic right whale's population numbers an estimated 384 animals and is slowly rising

2 weeks ago

Gov. Mills to Deliver Final State of State Address Jan.27

Mills says she will thank the people of Maine for allowing her to serve as governor

2 weeks ago

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

2 weeks ago

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.

2 weeks ago

Rumford man accused of pepper-spraying people

A Rumford man is accused of pepper spraying two families at an apartment building Sunday night.

2 weeks ago

Missing man with dementia in West Paris found safe

Maine State Police say Bies has been found safe.

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The US political climate spurs efforts to reclaim the MLK holiday

As communities across the country on Monday hosted parades, panels and service projects for the 40th federal observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the political climate for some is more fraught with tensions than festive with reflection on the slain Black American civil rights icon's legacy.

4 hours ago in Sports

Catcher J.T. Realmuto and Philadelphia Phillies finalize $45 million, 3-year contract

Catcher J.T. Realmuto and the Philadelphia Phillies finalized their $45 million, three-year contract on Tuesday. Realmuto gets salaries of $15 million in each of the next three seasons and can earn a maximum $5 million annually in award bonuses.

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Sinner’s bid for Australian Open three-peat begins with anticlimactic win

Two sets and just over an hour of tennis wasn't what Jannik Sinner wanted at Rod Laver Arena for the start of his bid for an Australian Open three-peat.

4 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP final

Fernando Mendoza lowered his pads into a defender, spun in a full circle, used his hand to keep his balance, then launched himself horizontally and reached the ball over the goal line — an Indiana touchdown and a ready-made poster pic for a title run straight from the movies.

1 day ago in Sports

Rams shake off wild, late TD pass by Caleb Williams, beat Bears 20-17 in OT to reach NFC title game

Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams survived an incredible throw by Caleb Williams that forced overtime, beating the Chicago Bears 20-17 to advance to the NFC championship game.

5 days ago in National

NASA sends 4 astronauts back to Earth in first medical evacuation

An astronaut in need of doctors' care departed the International Space Station with three crewmates on Wednesday in NASA's first medical evacuation.

5 days ago in Sports

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes: ‘I want to be ready for Week 1’ after ACL surgery

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes intends to be ready for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. Mahomes had surgery in mid-December to repair two torn ligaments in his left knee, and he said during a Zoom call Thursday that his rehab is "hitting all the checkpoints" that could get him back for summer workouts and perhaps even training camp this fall.

5 days ago in Sports

McIlroy leads by one stroke after first round at Dubai Invitational

Rory McIlroy posted a 5-under 66 to lead by one stroke after the first round of the Dubai Invitational on Thursday.

5 days ago in National

Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act to end protests in Minneapolis

President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act and deploy troops to quell persistent protests against the federal officers sent to Minneapolis to enforce his administration's massive immigration crackdown.