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20 hours ago

Portland Jetport Among Airports Hit by Technical Problems at Key Air Traffic Center

Hundreds of flights were canceled in the U.S. Northeast

20 hours ago

Prime Bayside Lots in Portland Now Being Marketed for Development

The city rezoned the property for dense commercial housing.

21 hours ago

Fire Heavily Damages Farmingdale Home, Owner Flown to Maine Med for Smoke Inhalation

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

23 hours ago

Federal investigators release new details about fatal plane crash off Maine’s coast

The National Transportation Safety Board has released its preliminary findings after a plane crashed in Bristol, killing a father and injuring his son.

23 hours ago

Hiker found dead on Mt. Katahdin identified by authorities

A thru-hiker from California died after reaching the summit on Mt. Katahdin during rainy and cold conditions last week.

2 days ago

Deaths of three people found in submerged vehicle in northern Maine not considered suspicious

Sharon Bukulmez, 61, with her 5-year-old granddaughter and 3-year-old grandson both of Bar Harbor, were found dead in their vehicle found at Pond Cove in Roque Bluffs.

2 days ago

Maine’s Tri for a Cure Named a Top Triathlon Nationwide

The race was included in Triathlete's 50 Best Triathlons

2 days ago

Augusta School Department Barred from Restricting Public Comments

A judge determined the district's policy was unconstitutional.

2 days ago

Petition circulating for Maine officials to reopen investigation into 1970 deaths of Canadian teens

A petition on Change.org has garnered nearly 3,000 signatures from Nova Scotians looking for closure regarding the case of the "Cape Breton Three", who died in Aroostook County.

3 days ago

Portland Dog Park and Restaurant ‘Woof Play Eat’ Permanently Closes, Citing Lengthy City and State Delays

Citing prolonged regulatory delays and mounting pre-opening costs from the city and state, Portland’s popular dog park and restaurant concept Woof Play Eat has permanently shut down.

3 days ago

Donor to File Complaint with Maine AG Over Lewiston Shooting Victims’ Fund

Daniel Chapin, founder of the Youth Peace and Justice Foundation, is seeking transparency into how donations were handled following the 2023 mass shootings. The filing will mark the first official complaint submitted by a donor regarding the fund's management.

4 days ago

Shellfish harvesting paused along 2 areas of Casco Bay as algae bloom spreads

Shellfish harvesting has been shut down temporarily along two areas of Casco Bay as an algae bloom threatens some marine life.

4 days ago

Eliot Cutler sentenced to more jail time during Friday hearing

Convicted sex offender and former candidate for Maine governor Eliot Cutler faces additional jail time for violating probation.

5 days ago

Extreme Drought Now Present in Maine as Entire State Sinks into Drought

More than 1.3 million Mainers now live in drought areas.

5 days ago

Gray Man Pleads Guilty in Drug Conspiracy

Anthony Black has pleaded guilty in a drug conspiracy.

5 days ago

Gardiner man charged after drug agents seize meth and fentanyl from home

Drug agents seized more than a pound and a half of fentanyl and other drugs in Gardiner.

5 days ago

UMaine to eliminate vacant positions as it tightens budget

UMaine announced Thursday that it's laying off staff and faculty as it faces a $19 million shortfall.

5 days ago

Kevin On the Roof surpasses fundraising goal for local nonprofit

For 14 years, Fitzpatrick has camped out on the roof of Patriot Subaru.

6 days ago

Motorcyclist Dead After Fiery Crash Involving Accused Impaired Driver in Windham

Windham Police say witnesses reported seeing a pickup truck driving erratically along Route 302

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4 days ago in Entertainment

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