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7 hours ago

4.6 million New Englanders Expected to Travel Over Holidays, Snow Expected

Overall AAA holiday travel projections for New England show 3.9 million will travel by automobile.

22 hours ago

Police, State Fire Marshal Still Investigating One of Four Fires in Lewiston

The origin and cause of the fire on Grove Street are under investigation

23 hours ago

Searsport School Bus Garage Damaged in Fire

Firefighters say a section of the roof was compromised, forcing crews to operate in defensive mode.

1 day ago

Ghost gun regulations in Maine to become law without governor’s signature

The bill, which would go into effect in January of 2027, would require serial numbers on homemade ghost guns and prohibit untraceable firearms.

1 day ago

Authorities call dual Saturday night house fires in Lewiston an “active crime scene”

As of Sunday afternoon, it's unclear whether or not the two fires are connected, what started the fires, or if the second fire is considered suspicious.

2 days ago

Portland Police Department Looking to Solve a 15-year-old Murder

The Portland Police is looking for help in an unsolved murder that occurred 15 years ago, today. In the early…

2 days ago

Aspiring Officers Graduate from Maine Criminal Justice Academy

The leaders of the program say the dedication of the cadets is reflective of the programs high completion rate.

3 days ago

Penobscot County man in court after police chase reached speeds over 100 mph

Police say a Charleston man exceeded 100 miles per hour during a chase with police.

3 days ago

Crash leaves bicyclist with serious injuries in Westbrook

One man is in serious condition after he was hit by a car while riding his bicycle in Westbrook.

4 days ago

Rockland Police arrest 19-year-old and Minor After Thomaston Theft

Police say minor faces theft and numerous other charges.

4 days ago

Rockland Police Investigating Threats Against City Councilors After ICE Vote

The issue of threats arose after the City Council approved an ordinance barring Rockland employees from assisting federal immigration.

4 days ago

NTSB to join state, local police to investigate death of kindergartener hit by school bus in Standish

Federal authorities are involved in the investigation of a school bus crash that killed a 5-year-old boy in Standish this week.

4 days ago

President Trump endorses Paul LePage for Congress

President Trump has given his endorsement to former Maine Gov. Paul LePage for his run in Maine's 2nd Congressional District.

5 days ago

Game Wardens Cite Anglers for Illegally ‘Snagging’ Salmon in Western Maine

Snagging involves intentionally hooking a fish in parts of the body other than the mouth.

5 days ago

Sen Collins Demands Coast Guard Abandon ‘Swastika’ Reclassification

Collins is joining a chorus of Jewish groups that are condemning the policy change.

5 days ago

Fire destroys local business, damages apartment building in Penobscot County

A fire early Wednesday morning in Patten damaged an apartment building and destroyed a local business.

5 days ago

Investigators release probable identities of father and son victims in Palermo fire

The father and son victims in a deadly fire in Palermo have been identified.

6 days ago

Wells to Hold ‘Reverse’ Christmas Parade After Weather Cancellation

The new event is being staged this Sunday from 1-2 pm

6 days ago

No Public Threat After Reported Stabbing at Bangor Shaw’s

Police say they were sent to the scene at 3:37 pm

6 days ago

5-year-old student hit and killed by school bus in Standish

A 5-year-old kindergartener was struck and killed by a school bus near Edna Libby Elementary School in Standish on Tuesday.

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3 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Jalen Hurts and the Eagles win their second NFC East title in a row by beating the Commanders 29-18

As the percussive horns of Stevie Wonder's "Sir Duke" filled the air, Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni — wearing a black T-shirt bearing the words, "Been there, won that" — made the rounds in the locker room, offering hand clasps and back slaps to his players after they accomplished something that hadn't happened in two decades: win a second consecutive NFC East title.

3 hours ago in Entertainment

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ launches with $88M domestically, $345M worldwide

"Avatar: Fire and Ash" opened with $345 million in worldwide sales, according to studio estimates Sunday, notching the second-best global debut of the year and potentially putting James Cameron on course to set yet more blockbuster records.

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Pop culture in 2025: A ring for Taylor, an ill-timed KissCam … and whatever ‘6-7’ means

From the inexplicable to the familiar, here's our annual, highly selective journey down pop culture memory lane.