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6 hours ago
Oldest known whale recording could unlock mysteries of the ocean
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A haunting whale song discovered on decades-old audio equipment could open up a new understanding of how the…
17 hours ago
Sen King Introduces Measure to Hike Benefits for Service Members Who Die in Action
Congress increased burial benefits for non-service-connected deaths and tied them to inflation back in 2020.
18 hours ago
Measure to Ban Transgender Athletes in Girls Sports Passes Hurdle
State lawmakers can now choose to enact the bill as written or to send it to voters.
24 hours ago
State Police neutralize explosive device in Limington
Police received a report at around 5:30 PM Monday from an individual who had found what they believed to be a grenade near a dumpster.
2 days ago
Portland City Survey Shows Dissatisfaction with Affordability, Traffic Flow
The survey will help city staff understand community needs and provide guidance in decision-making.
2 days ago
Portland Police Investigating Possible Arson After Suspect Uses Bedsheets to Escape
Officers say crews located and extinguished a fire on a third-floor unit at 72 Bishop Street.
2 days ago
Brunswick Police Officer Charged with Assault
The officer was charged Monday in West Bath District Court.
3 days ago
Androscoggin County Look for Suspects in Two Burglaries, Stolen Vehicle
Deputies say one burglary took place at Vacationland Cannabis in Turner, while the other was reported on Greene Street in Sabattus.
3 days ago
Pickup Truck Goes Through Ice at Moosehead Lake
A total of 7 Lisbon Fire Department personnel assisted on the scene.
3 days ago
A Cars Drives Off the Road, Goes into the Sabattus River in Lisbon
The driver sustained only minor injuries.
3 days ago
South Portland residents raise concerns about declining air quality near petroleum tanks
A recent report by the Maine DEP found that air samples near the tanks measured drastically higher than the area's normal background levels in terms of toxic chemicals.
3 days ago
Proposed bills in Augusta could increase taxes for wealthy Mainers and corporations
The bills would require Mainers who earn over $1 million and corporations that earn over $3.5 million to pay slightly higher taxes, and would also see tax brackets adjusted.
4 days ago
A Political PAC Funded by a Dead Maine Philanthropist, is Throwing Support to a Gubernatorial Candidate
Reclaim Maine is funding online ads for Republican gubernatorial candidate, Bobby Charles.
5 days ago
Police arrest 3 accused of running from crash scene in Richmond
Three men from Venezuela accused of running from police after a crash in Richmond are facing charges.
5 days ago
Portland police chief responds to reports that officers cooperated with ICE
Portland's Police Chief says the city does not participate in federal immigration enforcement.
6 days ago
One Person Stabbed in Mattawamkeag Home Invasion
Deputies say the victim had left the scene in a vehicle and was subsequently located at another residence.
6 days ago
Man Arrested for Kidnapping After Bangor Motel Confrontation
Officers say a woman was able to escape and call police.
6 days ago
3 turned over to ICE after ATM burglaries in Augusta
ICE has taken three men into custody who are accused of breaking into ATMs in Augusta.
6 days ago
Health officials say measles cluster in Penobscot County is contained
The Maine CDC says five cases of measles reported in Penobscot County last month have been contained.
7 days ago
Bellows Demands Assurance ICE Won’t be at Maine Polling Places
Bellows has joined eight other secretaries of state to send a letter to the Department of Homeland Security.
