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3 weeks ago

Senator Collins Biddeford Office Vandalized with Spray Paint

A vulgar insult was spray painted on the glass door of the office.

3 weeks ago

China man accused of assaulting ATV rider

A man from China, Maine is accused of knocking an ATV rider unconscious.

3 weeks ago

Maine utility regulators push back on CMP proposal to increase distribution rates

Maine's Public Utilities Commission is recommending the denial of a rate hike request by Central Maine Power.

3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Vote Shadows Sen. Collins in First Race after Abortion Decision

Collins has a 30-year record of winning elections.

3 weeks ago

One Dead, Three Injured in Overnight Sunday Crash in Standish

Cumberland County deputies were sent to the crash.

3 weeks ago

Man Seriously Injured in Home Explosion in Limington

The homeowner was taken to the Maine Medical Center.

3 weeks ago

Sens. Collins, King Separately Slam Pres. Trump for $1 Billion Cut

King says the move is in blatant defiance of the Constitution and federal law.

3 weeks ago

Crash Closes Route 196 in Lisbon

Officers say Lisbon Public Works set up detours.

4 weeks ago

Bobby Charles proposes $100,000 homestead property-tax exemption

Charles said he would “give every Mainer a $100,000 property tax exemption as a homestead exemption” and reimburse towns in full. He criticized the state’s current $25,000 homestead exemption, arguing that municipalities are reimbursed for only about 75% to 76% of the cost and may make up the difference by raising property taxes.

4 weeks ago

Collins touts Maine funding, lobster protections and bipartisan judicial record at Gorham campaign event

The Republican senator interviewed by Howie Carr also criticized Democratic challenger Troy Jackson over taxes and a proposed expansion of the Supreme Court, and said four debates are scheduled for October.

4 weeks ago

Sen. Collins makes first public appearance since ProPublica allegations released

Collins didn't address the allegations directly at the Gorham event, but did say that Democrats are "throwing everything and the kitchen sink at her."

4 weeks ago

84-year-old Massachusetts boater last seen in York found dead

Searchers have recovered the body of an 84-year-old boater who went missing in York.

4 weeks ago

Central Maine Power prepares to deal with potential outages as early season nor’easter approaches

Central Maine Power says it's preparing for the possibility of power outages ahead of a weekend nor'easter that's set to bring rain and wind to Maine.

4 weeks ago

Teen who went missing near Hampden Academy found safe

Police say Amon has been located.

4 weeks ago

Police in Jay say missing teen has been found

Police say Gross has been found.

4 weeks ago

Drought Conditions Unchanged in Maine as Major Storm Approaches Hardest Hit Areas

Some drought relief is expected in the coastal area.

4 weeks ago

Brunswick School Reopening After System Malfunction is Repaired

The school was closed out of an abundance of caution.

4 weeks ago

Police investigate overnight vandalism at 4 Portland businesses

Four Portland businesses all located within a block of each other were vandalized Wednesday night.

4 weeks ago

Maine Dems hammer Collins over pay-to-play probe while she calls it ‘completely false’

The report arrived six weeks before an election where Collins is seeking her sixth term

4 weeks ago

Fall Foliage Report Shows High Color Change Hitting Northern Maine

The new report is also promoting fall events this weekend.

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8 hours ago in National

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.

8 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.

8 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.

16 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.

2 days 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.

2 days 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.

2 days 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.