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3 weeks ago

Acadia National Park to remain mostly operational amid government shutdown

The popular Cadillac Summit Road at Acadia National Park will be closed to motor vehicles as a result of the ongoing federal government shutdown.

3 weeks ago

Westbrook Police Seek Help To Locate Missing Woman

She is known to frequent the Westbrook and Portland area.

3 weeks ago

Maine Family Planning to Stop Primary Care Over Medicaid Cuts

Maine Family Planning has informed its primary care patients it will no longer be providing primary care

3 weeks ago

Lewiston Woman in Months-Long Drug Trafficking Investigation

Agents say they got a search warrant and found a large quantity of drugs and several guns in the home.

3 weeks ago

Man Leads Chase, Attempts to Flee Twice Before Arrest Near Turner

Deputies say the man became confrontational at a traffic stop on Conant Road in Turner.

3 weeks ago

Investigation launched after 250 ballots show up in mail at Maine home

The state has launched an investigation into a report that a Maine woman received 250 blank ballots in the mail this week.

3 weeks ago

Northern Light Health, Anthem extend contract for another 30 days

Northern Light Health and Anthem agreed Wednesday to extend contract negotiations for another 30 days.

3 weeks ago

Aroostook County Democrat is Latest Candidate to Run for Sen. Collins Seat

He becomes the eighth Democratic candidate to oppose Collins

3 weeks ago

Collins, King Vote for Failed Plan to Block Govt Shutdown

Senator King notably broke with Democrats, whom he typically sides with, to back the spending plan.

3 weeks ago

Maine Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Whale, Bird Parts

The man was investigated as part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife’s Operation Raw Deal.

3 weeks ago

Anthem requests extension of deadline as negotiations with Northern Light stall

A spokesperson for Anthem insurance says the company has requested that Northern Light Health extend a deadline for reimbursement negotiations.

3 weeks ago

Lockdown lifted at SMCC in South Portland after police respond to person in crisis

A lockdown and shelter-in-place order has been lifted at Southern Maine Community College in South Portland.

3 weeks ago

Portland Police Looking for Man Missing for a Month

Officers did not say where the man was last seen.

3 weeks ago

Fiery Scarborough Crash Caught on Video

Crews quickly stretched a hose line and had water on the flames within moments.

3 weeks ago

Union Man Get 10 Years Drug Trafficking in Midcoast

Homeland Security and the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency investigated the case.

3 weeks ago

Bomb threat targeting Colby College deemed not credible following evacuation

Colby College in Waterville was deemed safe after a bomb threat Monday morning.

3 weeks ago

Maine man pleads guilty in connection with shooting deaths of couple

A man accused of fatally shooting a couple in front of their children in Westbrook pleaded guilty to murder in court on Monday.

3 weeks ago

Presque Isle woman reported missing earlier this month found safe

Police say Kimberly Murph has been found safe.

3 weeks ago

Emergency Work to Start on Maine Turnpike in Portland

The Turnpike Authority has hired CPM Constructors; Inc to perform the repairs for more than $1.6 million.

3 weeks ago

Man Fleeing Police Hit on Turnpike in Biddeford Sunday Night

Maine State Police say a truck driver called in to say he'd hit a pedestrian running across the highway.

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NHL cancels Olympic sendoff event. Islanders are set to host All-Star Weekend in ’27, AP source says

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2 days ago in National

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2 days ago in Lifestyle

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A decade after a landmark study proved that feeding peanut products to young babies could prevent development of life-threatening allergies, new research finds the change has made a big difference in the real world.

5 days ago in Sports

Indiana announces new 8-year contract with coach Curt Cignetti worth nearly $93 million

Curt Cignetti's new deal shows Indiana isn't content with being known as just a basketball school. Indiana announced a new eight-year contract with its football coach worth at least $92.8 million on Thursday, rewarding him for pushing the Hoosiers into national championship contention in just two seasons.

5 days ago in National

Ex-Trump national security adviser Bolton charged with storing and sharing classified information

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7 days ago in Lifestyle

Walking is good for you. Walking backward can add to the benefits

Here's a simple way to switch up your walking routine, according to experts: try going backward. Taking a brisk walk is an exercise rich in simplicity, and it can have impressive mental and physical benefits: stronger bones and muscles, cardiovascular fitness and stress relief, to name a few.