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3 weeks ago

Maine Expands Wildlife “Watch List” to Record Numbers

The updated ten-year Wildlife Action Plan, recently released by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IFW), now encompasses more than 700 species of birds, mammals, and fish

3 weeks ago

UPDATE – Police find missing teenager in Saco

Saco police are asking for the public's help in the search for a 13-year-old boy.

3 weeks ago

Sen. Collins blames Democrats for stalled negotiations on DHS funding bill

Sen. Susan Collins is calling on lawmakers to pass a DHS funding bill that would end a partial government shutdown.

3 weeks ago

Lockdown Called Off at Lake Region High School, Threat Deemed Hoax

The lockdown was reportedly lifted by 8:43 a.m. after investigators ruled out the threat as a hoax.

3 weeks ago

West Bath Woman Arrested for Arson at Her Own Property

The suspect was taken to the Two Bridges Regional Jail.

3 weeks ago

Man hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after getting hit by train in Lewiston

A man is in the hospital after getting hit by a train in Lewiston on Thursday morning. Lewiston Police said…

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FBI raises reward for information about man who went missing in Portland 20 years ago

The FBI and Portland Police have increased the reward for information about a man who went missing 20 years ago in Portland.

3 weeks ago

Potentially Deadly Virus in Dogs Reportedly Spiking in Parts of Maine

Parvovirus is also referred to as parvo, and typically affects puppies and unvaccinated dogs.

3 weeks ago

Sen Collins Behind Bill to Cap Monthly Insulin Costs at $35

Collins says it would directly address the root problems in the insulin market that are driving high list prices.

3 weeks ago

Skowhegan town manager who died last week was being investigated for sexual exploitation

The town manager in Skowhegan was under investigation for sexual exploitation before his death.

3 weeks ago

New Aldi to open in Portland on Thursday

The first Aldi's location in Maine is opening in Portland Thursday morning.

3 weeks ago

Man Critically Injured After Being Hit While Helping at Crash on I-95 Near Bangor

Maine State Police say the man stopped to assist the woman who had crashed in snowy conditions on the highway in Veazie.

3 weeks ago

Actor Timothy Simons to Give University of Maine Commencement Speech

Simons is from Readfield and studied theater at UMaine before building a career in television and film.

3 weeks ago

One Injured in Fire That Destroys West Bath Home

Firefighters say it took three hours to put out the intense fire

3 weeks ago

Maine could see millions in federal health payments withheld over fraud accusations

The Trump administration could halt billions of dollars in federal health payments to multiple states, including Maine.

3 weeks ago

Portland police’s use of messaging app that automatically deletes messages raises concerns

The Portland Police Department is under scrutiny for using the encrypted messaging app Signal, which deletes messages within 24 hours, during investigations and stakeouts.

3 weeks ago

Alton Landfill Approved for Expansion

Despite local pushback, the Juniper Ridge landfill has been approved of an expansion by the Maine DEP.

3 weeks ago

Gov. Mills Signs Child Care Affordability Law

Mills appeared at St. Louis Child Development Center in Biddeford, where she signed the measure.

3 weeks ago

Lewiston Murder Suspect Being Held Without Bail

A judge ordered the suspect to be held without bail, with a court hearing scheduled for April 10th

3 weeks ago

Boil water order lifted after Lewiston water main break repaired

A boil water order in Lewiston was lifted Monday afternoon after a large water main break reported on Sunday.