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Nicholas Blanchard intimidated City Councilor Courtney Gary-Allen in 2 incidents on April 16, a Maine district judge wrote, constituting harassment.
Jun 16, 2026Open source
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Maine man found not criminally responsible in brother's death seeks release
Justin Butterfield has filed a petition for modified treatment release in Augusta Superior Court.
Jun 16, 2026Open source
Centralmaine.com
The 2 cities will add to a growing number of Maine municipalities offering earlier or later service hours in return for a four-day workweek.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Gubernatorial candidate Troy Jackson unveils conservation plan
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Troy Jackson revealed his conservation plan Friday in Augusta that he says works toward protecting Maine's natural resources.
May 30, 2026Open source
Centralmaine.com
Nicholas Blanchard, the conservative activist who sued over the policy, attended Wednesday's meeting to protest the board's new version, saying it was 'still...
May 14, 2026Open source
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Lil Wayne rescheduled to play in Bangor
The rapper and singer is now scheduled to perform at the Maine Savings Amphitheater on July 28.
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Lil Wayne’s Bangor no-show has turned into Maine’s hottest meme
AI-generated images of the rapper at a Jonesport pizza shop, scoping out deals at a Houlton car dealership, and bowling in a Moxie shirt in Lewiston were jus...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Graham Platner discusses impacts to Maine rural healthcare, criticizes Susan Collins over funding
Democratic U.S. Senate Candidate Graham Platner held a press conference in Waterville Wednesday on rural healthcare nearly one year after the One Big Beautif...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
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Graham Platner is adopting elements of President Trump's populist approach in the Maine Senate race, tapping into voter frustration with a system they believ...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
The Portland Press Herald
Things should get noticeably cooler by Saturday and Sunday in many areas of the state, according to the National Weather Service.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
The Portland Press Herald
A suit filed by a signature gatherer and three people who signed petitions is specifically focused on 1,520 signatures that they say should not have been inv...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Two Maine Polls Just Dropped. Is It Time to Fret About Graham Platner?
The Democratic Senate candidate is pretty much tied with Susan Collins, but she’s trouncing him with working-class voters. Why, and can he turn that around?
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Buckle Up: A Key Figure in the Swalwell Revelations Sets Her Sights on Graham Platner
Key figure in Swalwell revelations now aids women accusing Graham Platner in 2026 Maine Senate race.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
City installing warning system on Maine 'shark bridge'
City of Enid Publics Works employees spent much of Thursday, July 2, 2026, working to curb the appetite of the East Maine "shark bridge."
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Maine couple spots a bear chasing a moose calf and helps it escape
A Maine couple had an unexpected wildlife encounter while heading out for a day of fishing. Elvia and Todd Malcolm spotted a female moose acting agitated nea...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
The Portland Press Herald
Henry Isaacs and Kevin Beers will be present at an opening reception this Friday at Gleason Fine Art.
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Centralmaine.com
People across the region are looking for ways to beat the effects from the extreme heat blanketing the state.
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Centralmaine.com
Many of the buildings that give central Maine its character have stood for a century or more and were built to last.
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Maine’s supreme court takes up ballot fight over transgender athletes
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court heard arguments on whether a referendum to ban transgender student athletes should be on the statewide ballot.
Jul 2, 2026Open source
See how much new housing is being built in your Maine town
New Maine housing data shows about half of counties met building permit goals set by the state two years ago.
Jul 2, 2026Open source
State tightens rules on bringing animals into Maine to keep away flesh-eating flies
Infested animals moving to new areas bring a risk of spreading the New World screwworm.
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Bangor Historical society holds roundtable ahead of this weekend’s July 4th celebrations
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The Bangor Historical Society held an event centered around the Declaration of Independence at the Bangor Library Wednesday night, as...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Northern Light physician speaks on how to stay safe as temperature rises above 90 degrees
With temperatures expected to be in the 90s over the next few days, we spoke with the EMS Medical Director at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center.
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Cooling centers across Maine offer relief from extreme heat
Need to get out of the heat? There are multiple community cooling centers in Maine that help provide temporary relief from the high temperatures.
Jul 1, 2026Open source
Westbrook fire that displaced two families ruled accidental
The Maine State Fire Marshal's Office says a cat died in the fire, but no civilian or firefighter injuries were reported.
Jul 1, 2026Open source
New Portland parking rates go into effect
Maine's highest court hears appeal in transgender student athlete ballot caseBellows said the initiative, "An Act to Designate School Sports Participation an...
Jul 1, 2026Open source
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Augusta is in Kennebec County, Maine.
Region: Maine
ZIP Codes
04330, 04332, 04333, 04336, 04338
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Graham Platner is adopting elements of President Trump's populist approach in the Maine Senate race, tapping into voter frustration with a system they believ...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
The Portland Press Herald
Things should get noticeably cooler by Saturday and Sunday in many areas of the state, according to the National Weather Service.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
The Portland Press Herald
A suit filed by a signature gatherer and three people who signed petitions is specifically focused on 1,520 signatures that they say should not have been inv...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Two Maine Polls Just Dropped. Is It Time to Fret About Graham Platner?
The Democratic Senate candidate is pretty much tied with Susan Collins, but she’s trouncing him with working-class voters. Why, and can he turn that around?
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Buckle Up: A Key Figure in the Swalwell Revelations Sets Her Sights on Graham Platner
Key figure in Swalwell revelations now aids women accusing Graham Platner in 2026 Maine Senate race.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
City installing warning system on Maine 'shark bridge'
City of Enid Publics Works employees spent much of Thursday, July 2, 2026, working to curb the appetite of the East Maine "shark bridge."
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Maine couple spots a bear chasing a moose calf and helps it escape
A Maine couple had an unexpected wildlife encounter while heading out for a day of fishing. Elvia and Todd Malcolm spotted a female moose acting agitated nea...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
The Portland Press Herald
Henry Isaacs and Kevin Beers will be present at an opening reception this Friday at Gleason Fine Art.
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Centralmaine.com
People across the region are looking for ways to beat the effects from the extreme heat blanketing the state.
Jul 2, 2026Open source
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44.3232280, -69.7665480
Local Time
3:52 PM America/New_York
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Kennebec County
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