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4 days ago
Overdose Deaths Continue to Decline in Maine for Third Year
Overdose deaths have dropped for the third year in a row! Fatal overdoses are down 23% compared to last year, and officials credit naloxone distribution and expanded treatment options. If the trend continues, Maine could see the fewest overdose deaths in six years.
5 days ago
Arrest made in shooting that left 1 dead, 1 injured in Penobscot County
A Connecticut man is charged with murder for a shooting in Corinth that left one man dead and another injured.
5 days ago
New York man seriously injured after falling from top of moving bus on Maine Turnpike
A New York man fell onto the Maine Turnpike from the top of a moving bus.
6 days ago
Rumford Police Arrest Repeat Offender for Check Fraud
Officers say 40-year-old Rex Allen Call, Jr. was arrested Thursday
6 days ago
UMaine Police Issue Campus Warning in Domestic Violence Search
They say harassment was first reported Monday, but the case was elevated Thursday.
6 days ago
Bribery scheme involving inmate leads to indictments for three former York County corrections officers
Three former corrections officers at York County Jail accused of accepting money from an inmate have been indicted.
6 days ago
Portland police seek local woman reported missing on Wednesday
Police are asking for help finding a missing woman from Portland.
7 days ago
Wood Leaves Senate Race for House Seat in Maine Election Shakeup
Jordan Wood withdrew from the Senate race to seek Maine’s 2nd Congressional District seat.
7 days ago
Police Looking for Stolen Trailer North of Augusta
Police say the 20-foot trailer was last seen on the evening of November 6th parked along Augusta Road.
7 days ago
5 Injured in Androscoggin County Crash, Driver Partially Ejected
The roadway was temporarily closed while emergency personnel cleared the scene and investigated the crash.
7 days ago
Remains found in Aroostook County identified as missing woman
Human remains that were found in Aroostook County last month have been identified as a mother of two who went missing in July.
7 days ago
Knox County judge declares mistrial after jury fails to reach verdict in 2024 killing of toddler
The trial of a Louisiana man accused in the killing of a toddler in Thomaston ended with a mistrial on Wednesday due to a hung jury.
1 week ago
Silver Alert Issued for Kennebunk Man
Police have issued a Silver Alert for Norman Lamb of Kennebunk
1 week ago
Platner Thinks Democratic Voters Will Overlook Past, Support Him as New Party Face
Platner has been open about mistakes he says he made in the past and his struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder.
1 week ago
Biddeford Man Arrested By SWAT Team After Fleeing Arrest
Police say a man drove away from a traffic stop of a suspicious vehicle
1 week ago
Police Investigate After Fairfield Man Found Dead
Officers will continue their investigation with the assistance of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
1 week ago
Maine to accept record-low number of refugees in 2026
The White House says the U.S. is reducing the cap on refugees it will take in next year by 95%, with only 50 coming to Maine.
1 week ago
Holden man recently released into supervised custody dies
A Holden man who was serving a six-year sentence died after being released from Mountain View Correctional Facility.
1 week ago
Midcoast Maine Town Allows Transgender Student to Play Girls Basketball.
The 3-2 decision came after a group of parents flocked to a select board meeting last Tuesday to speak out against the child place on the team, which led to town officials calling this meeting.
1 week ago
Bangor Swears in New City Councilor Who Went to Prison for Manslaughter
The election of Angela Walker sparked outrage on conservative social media and concern from some Maine Republicans.