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3 weeks ago
$519 million supplemental budget signed into law by Gov. Mills
Gov. Janet Mills signed a $519 million supplemental budget into law on Friday, a day after it passed along party lines in the Maine Senate.
3 weeks ago
5 displaced after fire burns Lewiston apartment building
A fire at a Lewiston apartment building Thursday afternoon left five people displaced.
3 weeks ago
Person Rescued After Falling Through Ice in Winthrop
Police say the outcome could have been different without community support and proper training.
3 weeks ago
Police Subdue Man Waving Gun in Farmington Walmart Parking Lot
The incident took place just after 9:30 am Thursday.
3 weeks ago
Portland police arrest man for 2017 killing
Portland police have arrested a man in connection with the 2017 killing of Sunao "Tom" Yamada.
3 weeks ago
Candidate for governor Jim Libby drops out of race after failing to qualify for clean election funding
Republican candidate for governor and State Sen. Jim Libby is dropping out of the race after failing to qualify for public campaign funding.
4 weeks ago
South Berwick Suspect Arrested After Hours-Long Manhunt
Officers say they were called to a domestic disturbance on Warren Pond Road.
4 weeks ago
Two Woman Arrested at York County Home Where Original Suspect Was Not Located
Deputies say they went to a home on South Waterboro Road in search of a woman wanted for theft.
4 weeks ago
Victim in fatal fire in Penobscot County identified
Investigators have identified the victim who died in a fire in the town of Winn.
4 weeks ago
Bail denied for Eliot Cutler after multiple violations of release conditions
A judge has denied Eliot Cutler's attempt to amend his bail conditions.
4 weeks ago
Portland Mayor Dion Not a Fan of New Empty Storefront Ordinance
There are currently the almost 40 ground floor vacant spaces in the downtown area.
4 weeks ago
Gas Tops $4 in Maine as President Announces 2 Week Ceasefire in Iran
The cost of gas has risen more than a dollar since the start of the war
4 weeks ago
Massive Dredging Project Completed in Portland Harbor
The effort to clear more than 40 marine sites along Portland's waterfront began in December.
4 weeks ago
Lawsuit filed by sister of Lewiston mass shooting victim says tragedy was preventable
The sister of one of the victims killed in the Lewiston mass shooting is suing the U.S. government and claiming the tragedy could have been prevented.
4 weeks ago
Lisbon crash sends 2 to the hospital with serious injuries
Two people suffered serious injuries in a crash in Lisbon.
4 weeks ago
Maine Secretary of State seeking feedback for transgender ballot question
Mainers will have a chance to share their feedback for the wording of a ballot question about transgender athletes.
4 weeks ago
Bill that prevents collection agencies from garnishing wages for Mainers with medical debt to become law
Gov. Janet Mills has signed a bill into law that bans liens on homes and wage garnishments for people with medical debt.
4 weeks ago
New Report Shows Gun Make Up 92% of Suicide Deaths in Maine
The report also finds Maine’s suicide rate is higher than the national average.
4 weeks ago
Maine House Rejects Merger of Capitol Police with State Police
It is opposed by the union for Capitol Police.
4 weeks ago
Maine’s highest court says bill to expand ranked choice voting violates Maine Constitution
The Maine Supreme Court ruled unanimously Monday that an expansion of ranked choice voting would violate the state constitution.
