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11 hours ago

Driver cited after rear-ending MTA maintenance vehicle in Cumberland

A maintenance worker with the Maine Turnpike Authority suffered minor injuries when their truck was rear-ended in Cumberland Friday morning.

12 hours ago

Maine medical examiner says Milford toddler died of hypothermia

State officials say a toddler who was found unresponsive in Milford a few days after Christmas died of hypothermia.

15 hours ago

No Injuries in Chaotic Multi-Vehicle Crash, Fire on I-295

Troopers say a vehicle crashed into the center median at about 7 am.

1 day ago

3 People Arrested in Penobscot County Drug Raid

Deputies say the investigation remains active and additional charges may be forthcoming.

1 day ago

Tito’s Vodka Ordered to Pay $750,000 in Taxes and Penalties in Maine

The court determined the manufacturer did not file tax returns for an audit period.

1 day ago

Maine supplemental budget clears committee, heads to full legislature

Maine’s supplemental budget is advancing, and it includes a tax increase on millionaires and $300 relief payments to more than half a million lower income Mainers.

1 day ago

Missing South Portland man found safe

Police say Kulinski has been found safe.

2 days ago

Maine Lawmakers Pass Bill to Let Jails Turn Away Some ICE Detainees

Governor Mills has indicated she will sign the bill.

2 days ago

Two Arrested in Gardiner for Drug Dealing, Gun Charges

Officers say they saw what looked like illegal drugs at the residence.

2 days ago

New Hampshire Man Dead in I-95 Crash in Newport

Maine State Police say they were on their way to assist a stopped car in the travel lane of I-95.

2 days ago

Casco Bay Lines considers another fare hike for passengers

Riding the ferry in Casco Bay could get more expensive as the ferry line considers a 21 percent increase for passenger fares.

2 days ago

Sen. Collins’ office says remark about not seeking another term after November was an “off-hand comment”

Sen. Susan Collins is walking back her comment that she would only serve one more term if elected in November.

3 days ago

Bangor Savings Bank Program Provides Support to Communities Through Donations

The public votes on the recipients through an online ballot, with the top vote-getters in each region receiving $5,000 grants.

3 days ago

Maine Legislature Passes Bill to Study Costs of Climate Change

The bill passed mostly on party lines this week

3 days ago

Judge Gives DOJ Access to Maine Sports Rosters, But Not List of Transgender Athletes

The judge questioned the motivation of the federal request for information on transgender athletes.

3 days ago

Motorcyclist killed in 3-vehicle crash in Raymond

A motorcyclist was killed in a three-vehicle in crash in Raymond on Monday evening.

3 days ago

New data show most ICE detainees in Maine immigration sweep did not have criminal convictions

New data shows only a fraction of nearly 200 people arrested during January’s immigration enforcement surge in Maine had criminal convictions.

4 days ago

A Build America, Buy America law is causing construction delays

It has a catchy name — Build America, Buy America — and the lauded goal of bringing manufacturing jobs back…

4 days ago

Multiple Buildings Damaged in Portland Garage Fire

Traffic on nearby Forest Avenue in the area of Riverside Street was at a standstill while crews were battling the fire.

4 days ago

Numerous Felony Charges After Accusations of Domestic Assault in Bangor

Bangor Police say they were called to a residence on Broad Street at 10:10 pm on a report of domestic violence.

News

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Duke freshman forward Cameron Boozer named The Associated Press men’s national player of the year

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US employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February

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Men’s NCAA tournament averaging 10.3 million viewers, its most-watched since 1993

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1 week ago in National

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1 week ago in Lifestyle

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Tom Brady says he’s weighed coming out of retirement, but the NFL doesn’t like the idea

Tom Brady revealed in an interview released on Thursday that he considered coming out of retirement, but the National Football League wasn't particularly receptive to the idea.

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Savannah Guthrie to return to ‘Today’ on April 6 after mother’s disappearance

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1 week ago in Sports

Lewis Hamilton makes it clear he’s back in the F1 chase: ‘I’ve not lost what I had’

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