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5 hours ago
Storm Later in Week to Melt Some Snow in Maine, Portland
Temperatures have been below normal for the past three weeks or so.
7 hours ago
UMaine System to Cut Budget with Projected Shortfall
The projected deficit is a result of several challenges.
16 hours ago
Iconic Loon Population Up in Maine
Maine is home to a few thousand of the distinctive black-and-white waterbirds.
19 hours ago
Man Faces Attempted Murder from Dixmont Shooting
Penobscot County deputies say they received a call reporting a man was out of control and recklessly firing a gun.
20 hours ago
Fire Destroys Home, Injures People in Limestone
Firefighters say crews arrived at 65 High Street at 8:21 pm to find the home fully engulfed in flames.
1 day ago
Mainers rally behind local Somali community in wake of POTUS comments
The event comes after comments about the community in recent weeks from President Trump, calling Somalis "garbage" and saying he doesn't want them in the country.
1 day ago
Judge sides with Maine, 19 other states in suit against Trump administration over FEMA funding
The states sued the administration this past July over the ending of FEMA's "Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities" (BRIC) program.
2 days ago
Sherriff’s Office Locates Missing Milford Man
In a statement last night, the sheriff's office found Bruyette and his well-being was verified.
3 days ago
Lincoln County man dies when car crashes into river in Whitefield
A 67-year-old Maine man is dead after his car landed upside down in a river in Whitefield.
3 days ago
Human remains discovered in tent in Portland
Portland Police are investigating the discovery of human remains in a tent on Friday.
3 days ago
WGAN raises thousands for 2026 Holiday Hundred fundraiser to benefit The Salvation Army
This year's Holiday Hundred fundraiser to benefit the Salvation Army raised thousands of dollars for community members in need this holiday season.
3 days ago
New England’s Shrimp Fishery to Shut Down for 3 More Years
New England fishermen, especially those from Maine, used to catch millions of pounds of small pink shrimp in the winter.
4 days ago
Maine CDC Looking for Person Who Moved Rabies Infected Raccoon in Wells
The CDC says rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms develop.
4 days ago
One Injured in Early Morning Portland Fire
Firefighters say they arrived at an all-hands assignment at 115 Lancaster Street just before 5 a.m.
4 days ago
Sens. Collins, King react after failure to move forward on health care subsidies
Maine's two U.S. Senators are weighing in after votes to extend health care subsidies under the Affordable Care Act failed in the Senate on Thursday.
4 days ago
Sun glare a factor in crash involving 12 vehicles on Lewiston-Auburn bridge
Sun glare is being blamed for multiple crashes on the bridge connecting Lewiston and Auburn Thursday morning.
5 days ago
Home in Wayne Destroyed by Fire
The State Fire Marshal’s Office was brought in to assist with the fire investigation.
5 days ago
Another Maine School District Doubles Down on Transgender Policy Against State Law
The RSU 24 school board voted not to rescind its policy Tuesday night and approved engagement with an Augusta law firm.
5 days ago
New York man accused of illegally growing marijuana in Somerset County pleads guilty
A New York man pleaded guilty on Wednesday to committing mortgage fraud to purchase a home in Somerset County and using it as an illegal marijuana growing operation.
5 days ago
Gorham elementary school to reopen after gas leak
Narragansett Elementary School in Gorham is set to reopen on Thursday after a gas leak.
