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3 days ago

Standish woman accused of fatally shooting boyfriend appears in court

A Standish woman charged with murder for the shooting death of her boyfriend made her first court appearance on Monday.

3 days ago

Police looking for leads after drive-by shooting damages Auburn home

There were no injuries but a home was struck by gunfire during a drive-by shooting in Auburn over the weekend.

4 days ago

Former Maine CDC Director Shah Running for Governor

He joins a crowded field of candidates trying to replace Governor Janet Mills, who is term limited.

4 days ago

Another Huge Turnout at Hot Rods and Heroes in Westbrook

The Hot Rods and Heroes car show included awards in 16 categories.

4 days ago

Dexter High School Gets 25K as Finalist in National Giveaway

The national contest awards money to small towns to help improve athletic facilities.

4 days ago

DNC Chair Says Platner Comments Not Disqualifying

In now-deleted Reddit posts from 2021, Platner called himself a communist among other things.

4 days ago

Police Say Missing Sabattus Girl Found

Sabattus police say they’ve found missing teen Dahlia. ______________________ Original Story: Police are searching for a missing 15-year-old girl from…

6 days ago

Graham Platner campaign manager resigns after controversial posts online resurface

Campaign Director Genevieve McDonald resigned from her post as campaign director yesterday, saying that the views expressed by Platner weren't values she could stand behind.

6 days ago

Judge sentences Maine man to 38 years for the killing of his stepson

An Oxford man was sentenced Friday to 38 years behind bars for the killing of his stepson.

6 days ago

Wardens offer $3,000 reward after lynx found dead in Aroostook County

Maine Game Wardens are offering $3,000 for information about the illegal killing of a Canada lynx.

1 week ago

High Trails at Baxter State Park Closed for Season

The closure includes Owl Trail, which is the northernmost section of the Appalachian Trail

1 week ago

New York Man Tracked Down For Maine Murder

Maine State Police say the investigation is ongoing.

1 week ago

Girlfriend of man killed in Standish charged with murder

A Standish woman is charged with murder for the death of her boyfriend.

1 week ago

Man sought by police after picking up thousands in cash that fell from vehicle in Kennebunk

Police in Kennebunk are asking for information about a man seen picking up $7,400 in cash that fell off the roof of a car.

1 week ago

Mills Reports $1 Million Early Take, Platner $500k in Same Period

The Mills campaign claims almost all its donations were $100 or less.

1 week ago

Man charged with kidnapping after missing Pownal teen is found safe

Cumberland County deputies say an extensive investigation led them to an apartment on Brighton Avenue

1 week ago

Lawmakers call for review after foster teen accused of killing 2 in Chelsea

Maine lawmakers have ordered a review after a teenager in foster care allegedly murdered two people he was living with in Chelsea.

1 week ago

Former Lewiston police chief tapped to serve as U.S. Marshal

Former Lewiston Police Chief David St. Pierre has been nominated to serve as the U.S. Marshal for the District of Maine.

1 week ago

WGAN Bringing Back Radiothon to Benefit Veterans

It's been six years since we last aired the Radiothon

1 week ago

Mills to Confront Trump in Senate Campaign

Democratic Gov. Janet Mills cited her White House confrontation with the Republican president in February

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