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2 weeks ago

Bangor police attempting to locate man last seen in February

Police in Bangor are looking for a man last seen in February.

2 weeks ago

Man found safe after going missing from Androscoggin County assisted living center

Police said Monday afternoon that Ryder was found safe and has been returned to Fern Cottage.

2 weeks ago

GoFundMe Set Up for Searsmont Mill Explosion Victims

Community members have made more than donations ranging from $20 to $1,000.

2 weeks ago

Lisbon Police Investigate Break-in at Cannabis Store

Investigators say four masked suspects forced their way inside and stole merchandise and an unknown amount of cash.

2 weeks ago

ATF Joins Investigation of Searsmont Lumber Mil Fire, Explosion

The ATF will help the state Fire Marshal in a joint investigation of the lumber mill fire and explosion

2 weeks ago

Firefighter Killed in Searsmont Mill Explosion Identified

Firefighter Andrew Cross, 27, of the Morrill Fire Department, was killed in the line of duty while working to protect his community. This morning, a procession of over 100 first responders lined the roads to honor him and escort his remains back to Waldo County.

2 weeks ago

Body of missing Ellsworth paddleboarder found

20-year-old Grayson Mote went missing on May 5th after leaving his family's camp to go paddleboarding and didn't return for over an hour and a half.

2 weeks ago

Searsmont Fire Explosion Picked Up by Radar

The explosion during the fire was so large it was picked up by radar Friday afternoon.

3 weeks ago

A Fatal Fire at a Mill in Robbins Lumber Kills a Firefighter and Leaves Many Injured

The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office said a firefighter was found in the rubble of the fatal fire. Because of the complexity of the scene, the investigation is expected to take some time.

3 weeks ago

Five Teenagers Charged in Series of Car Break-ins in Somerset County

Deputies say the investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be forthcoming.

3 weeks ago

Drought Conditions Reduced in Maine

For the first time in a while, there exists a portion of the state under no drought classification.

3 weeks ago

Fisherman dies after boat capsizes off Downeast Maine coast

A fisherman was found dead after his boat capsized near an island in Downeast Maine.

3 weeks ago

Vance touts work of his anti-fraud task force in visit to Maine ahead of primary election

Vice President JD Vance highlighted the Trump administration’s efforts to combat fraud in a visit to Maine on Thursday ahead of the state’s primary elections for several high-profile races.

3 weeks ago

U.S. Marshals Arrest Maine Man Who Failed to Appear in Court for Manslaughter

Albert Deschaine of Peru was convicted in 2024 for a fatal crash in Auburn that killed another man.

3 weeks ago

Portland Man Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Child Pornography

Derren Wood-Peterson also received 10 years of supervised release.

3 weeks ago

Maine Game Warden killed in plane crash honored in procession

A Limestone man suffered life-threatening injuries when he crashed into a garbage truck Wednesday morning.

3 weeks ago

JD Vance to stump for Paul LePage during visit to Bangor

Vice President JD Vance will be campaigning to support Paul LePage in Bangor.

3 weeks ago

Fire at Portland Recycling Center Lights Up Sky

There's still no word on any injuries or the cause of the fire.

3 weeks ago

Sen. Collins Questions Pentagon Failure to Anticipate Strait of Hormuz Closure

Collins posed the question to Joint Chiefs of Staff General John Caine

3 weeks ago

Former Maine Prison Administrator to Serve Five Years for Theft

Gerald Merrill pleaded guilty in March to theft and bribery charges and was sentenced Tuesday,