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2 weeks ago

Jackson, Collins butt heads in Senate debate as new polling shows Jackson with small lead

New polling from the Washington Post has Democrat Troy Jackson with a slight lead over incumbent Republican Susan Collins in the race for U.S. Senate.

2 weeks ago

Lewiston man sentenced to 8 years for stepson’s shooting death

A Lewiston man convicted for the death of his four-year-old stepson was sentenced to eight years behind bars on Friday.

2 weeks ago

Dry Conditions Worsen, Almost Half of Maine Now Under Severe Drought

Much of the northern part of the state entered severe drought this week.

Court Case

2 weeks ago

Former Scarborough police lieutenant accused of falsifying records pleads not guilty

A former Scarborough police lieutenant accused of falsifying records pleaded not guilty in court on Thursday.

2 weeks ago

1 dead, 1 injured after vehicle crashes into 2 homes in Ellsworth

A passenger in a truck that crashed into two Ellsworth homes overnight Thursday morning has died. Ellsworth Police say Paul…

2 weeks ago

Maine Man Sentenced After Being Caught on Video Stealing Guns from Pawn Shop

The break in occurred on August 10 of 2025.

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MaineHousing Releasing $4 Million For Early Home Heating Assistance

Priority households include those with older adults, young children, and people with disabilities.

2 weeks ago

Threat prompts evacuation at Bangor middle school

A Bangor middle school was evacuated briefly due to a threat on Wednesday morning.

2 weeks ago

Man charged with murder in stabbing death under Tukey’s Bridge in Portland pleads not guilty

The man accused of stabbing and killing a Portland woman on the Back Cove trail pleaded not guilty at a bail hearing on Wednesday.

2 weeks ago

Collins, Jackson meet in first Maine Senate debate

Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins distanced herself from President Donald Trump during her first Maine Senate debate with Democrat Troy…

2 weeks ago

Maine Man Pleads Guilty to Crash in Acadia National Park

Prosecutors say the man turned himself in two days after crashing his pickup truck into a tree

2 weeks ago

Second Oversize Haul From Jay to South Portland Starts Wednesday Night

Maine State Police say the second load has a planned weekend stay in Oxford

2 weeks ago

Man found hiding in pond after crashing into vehicles, home in Waterboro

Police say a man who fled from deputies after several crashes in York County was found hiding in a pond.

2 weeks ago

Man dies after excavator overturns at Gray work site

A man who was operating an excavator was killed in a workplace accident in Gray.

2 weeks ago

Cumberland County DA Candidates Spar in WGAN Interview

Sartoris and Anderson will face off in next month's general election.

2 weeks ago

Jackson Scrambling to Defeat Sen. Collins. Time is Not on His Side

Democrats have long viewed the race as crucial for determining control of the Senate

2 weeks ago

U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Hear Maine Lobsterman’s Appeal Over GPS Tracking

The Maine Department of Marine Resources says the tracking data is critically important.

2 weeks ago

Car Fire Snarls Traffic on Maine Turnpike in Scarborough Monday Afternoon

The Maine Turnpike Authority reported a car fire near the Scarborough exit at Cabela's

2 weeks ago

Officials consider charges stemming from Readfield explosion

Investigators say teens shot at explosive material placed inside of a car in Readfield, causing an explosion.

2 weeks ago

Portland man sentenced for roommate’s stabbing death in 2024

A Portland man will spend 16 years behind bars for the killing of his roommate.

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The Orionid meteor shower is coming. Here’s how and when to watch

The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's comet — will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.

5 hours ago in Sports

LeBron James is set to open his 24th season in New York when his 76ers visit the Knicks

There was a plausible scenario where LeBron James would open his record 24th NBA season at Madison Square Garden — only in a New York Knicks uniform. His agent, Rich Paul, said over the summer the Knicks would have been James' first choice in free agency had New York not won its first NBA championship since 1973 last season.

5 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Eagles are not being punished for handling of Jalen Hurts’ blood clots, AP source says

The Philadelphia Eagles are not being disciplined for how they handled quarterback Jalen Hurts' blood clots, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.

13 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Díaz, Caminero and Peralta lead Rays to 7-3 win over Guardians and a trip to the World Series

Yandy Díaz's bat backed up his boast, and the Tampa Bay Rays are headed to the World Series again. Díaz and Junior Caminero each hit a two-run homer, Freddy Peralta pitched 5 1/3 gritty innings and the Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series on Monday night to win their third pennant in 29 seasons as a major league franchise.

1 day ago in Sports

Florida is No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 men’s poll as Duke, Illini also receive first-place votes

Florida will start the men's college basketball season where it ended it two seasons ago: No. 1. The Gators were the overwhelming pick to top the preseason AP Top 25 on Monday, receiving 47 of the 59 first-place votes from a panel of national media.

1 day ago in National

Georgia amusement park reopens as scheduled after roller coaster death

Six Flags Over Georgia opened its gates Friday evening for the first time since a man fell to his death from one of the amusement park's towering roller coasters.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season with blood clots, AP source says

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season because of blood clots in his lungs, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Monday.

1 day ago in Lifestyle

6 ways to plan fall and holiday travel after the hottest summer on record

Vogo reports that over 70% of U.S. travelers plan to adjust their fall and holiday trips to avoid extreme heat, focusing on cooler destinations and budgeting for comfort.

1 day ago in Sports

Rasmussen shines as Rays beat Guardians 3-1 in Game 5 to take a 3-2 ALCS lead

Tampa Bay's Jonny DeLuca figured it was going to be a quiet day for the outfielders with Drew Rasmussen on the mound for Game 5 of the AL Championship Series against the Cleveland Guardians.

1 day ago in Sports

Jordan Love, Green Bay’s defense lead the way in Packers’ 23-13 victory over Cowboys

Jordan Love threw a touchdown pass and scored on a 1-yard keeper and the Packers held Dallas' high-powered offense in check and beat the Cowboys 23-13 in a penalty-filled game Sunday night. Love went 23 of 41 for 276 yards with one interception.