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6 days ago

Police report first burglaries on Peaks Island in 6 years

Police are investigating a pair of break-ins Wednesday on Peaks Island.

6 days ago

MaineHealth moves to shut down labor and delivery unit at Lincoln Hospital

Despite strong pushback, MaineHealth's board has voted to close the labor and delivery unit at Lincoln Hospital in Damariscotta.

7 days ago

Defamation Lawsuit from Lobstermen in Jeopardy Over Free-Speech Concerns

The New England-based plaintiffs sued the Monterey Bay Aquarium for defamation.

7 days ago

More Shark Sightings Reported in Scarborough

The observations are consistent with the increased shark activity reported over the past several days.

7 days ago

Man Critically Injured in Poland SUV-Motorcycle Crash

The crash remains under investigation.

7 days ago

Mills administration touts efforts to crack down on Medicaid fraud amid scrutiny from Trump administration

The administration of Gov. Janet Mills says the state suspended Medicaid payments to five providers in June over credible fraud allegations.

7 days ago

2 seriously injured after pickup truck crashes into Lisbon business

Two people were injured after a pickup truck crashed into a Lisbon business, causing serious damage to the building.

1 week ago

Collins to Vote Against Blanche for Attorney General

Collins listed four reasons for her decision

1 week ago

Refrigerator Malfunction Triggers RV Fire at Downeast Campground

Everyone inside the camper was able to get out safely.

1 week ago

Auburn city councilors advance limits on lot rent increases for mobile homes

Auburn's city council advanced a mobile home rent stabilization ordinance at Monday night's meeting.

1 week ago

Portland police issue dozens of citations as part of stepped-up traffic enforcement

Portland police issued 64 citations during a traffic safety enforcement operation on Monday.

1 week ago

Portland Media Group’s former head of production inducted into MAB Hall of Fame

Steve Schneider is being inducted into the Maine Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame.

1 week ago

Tiger shark caught off Massachusetts could be sign of warming waters

By PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press Nate Rouette and his brother Nelson went shark fishing on Cape Cod hoping for an exciting catch,…

1 week ago

Maine Joins 24 States to Sue Over Trump’s New Tariffs

The United States last month imposed double-digit tariffs on 59 countries and the European Union

1 week ago

Sen. King Introduces Bill to Boost Medicare Doctors’ Payment

King says reimbursement rates for physicians were last set in 1992.

1 week ago

Hannaford Recalling Ground Beef Sold at Farmington Store

Hannaford says the meat may contain foreign material.

1 week ago

Mainers can now request absentee ballots for November election

Maine voters can now request absentee ballots for the November election.

1 week ago

1 killed, 3 injured after multi-vehicle crash in Gouldsboro

A three-vehicle crash in Hancock County left an Ellsworth woman dead and three others hospitalized Sunday evening.

1 week ago

Heat Ahead This Week for Maine, with Wetter Than Normal August

AccuWeather meteorologist Joe Lundberg says there'll be some drought relief moving ahead.

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5 hours ago in Entertainment

Ultrarare Nintendo Mario game cartridges discovered in Wisconsin

A few years ago, a pop culture store owner in Wisconsin mentioned to Jason Ganos, a well-known Nintendo game collector, that he had a box of Super Mario cartridges that had been sitting in storage for years. It stopped Ganos in his tracks.

5 hours ago in National, Trending

Looking to see the solar eclipse from North America? Here’s where and when to catch a sliver

Sorry, North America. After winning the cosmic lottery with a pair of coast-to-coast total solar eclipses, now it's Europe's turn. But look skyward anyway Wednesday and, if you're far enough north in the U.S. and Canada, you might savor a partial eclipse as the moon nibbles away at the sun.

5 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Sir Rod Stewart calls off remaining tour dates after coronary stent procedure

Sir Rod Stewart will be unable to continue his "One Last Time" farewell tour following a coronary stent procedure and after postponing and canceling a few performances, a representative for the singer has confirmed.