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4 weeks ago

Historic Sale of Dams Opens Salmon Return to Kennebec River

The sale all but guarantees unfettered access for endangered Atlantic salmon.

4 weeks ago

Two Men Arrested After Standoffs in Penobscot County

Both men face domestic violence charges

4 weeks ago

Portland State Lawmaker Joins Governor’s Race as Independent

Crocket represents parts of Portland and Falmouth and is a former Democrat

4 weeks ago

Minivan, school bus collision injures 3 in Gorham

Three people were injured when a school bus and a minivan collided Wednesday morning in Gorham.

4 weeks ago

Search warrant related to explosive devices prompts lockdown at Kennebec County school

A school in Pittston was placed in lockdown on Wednesday while authorities executed a search warrant related to the discovery of explosives during a traffic stop earlier this week.

4 weeks ago

Coast to Coast Charity Bike Ride to End in Portland

The bike ride crosses 15 states.

4 weeks ago

73-Year-Old Inmate at Mountain View Correctional Facility Dies

The Department of Corrections says his death was attended by medical personnel.

4 weeks ago

Suspicious Device Located During Traffic Stop in Newcastle

The device was secured and removed for further evaluation, including a laboratory analysis.

4 weeks ago

Man sues Maine State Police for violent treatment during arrest

A Limerick man is suing Maine State Police over accusations that troopers punched him while he was handcuffed after his arrest in March of 2024.

4 weeks ago

Fire officials identify 2 killed in Portland apartment fire

The Maine State Fire Marshal's Office has tentatively identified the two people who died in a fire at a Portland apartment complex over the weekend.

1 month ago

Bowdoin College is 5th Best in Country

The top two liberal arts colleges are both in Massachusetts

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Taylor Swift, LL Cool J, Kenny Loggins and David Byrne are among Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees

Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, LL Cool J, Pink, Sarah McLachlan and Talking Heads' David Byrne are among the impressive list of nominees for the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame class, an eclectic mix of pop, hip-hop, folk and rock innovators.

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A new Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley want to tell you a story

The legacy of Harry Potter might have been clouded by headlines surrounding Rowling's comments on gender and opposition to trans rights, but it hasn't stopped production on new projects set in the wizarding universe.

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Miami Heat’s Rozier, Trail Blazers’ Billups arrested in federal gambling probe, sources say

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups have been arrested in connection with a federal investigation into sports betting, people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday.