5 upcoming Gulf of Maine wildlife cruises you won’t want to miss
"Any of the daily trips on Bar Harbor Whale Watch can offer this wildlife experience. But these five upcoming cruises deserve special mention, especially for...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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Senate candidate Graham Platner faces voters after report of past toxic behavior
Maine Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner was in Bar Harbor Friday night for a joint “Get out the Vote” rally.
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Man indicted for attempted murder after allegedly crashing into Bar Harbor police cruiser
Maine man indicted on attempted murder charge after high-speed police chase and crash into cruiser. Faces multiple charges.
Jun 5, 2026Open source
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They include a healthcare provider, an handgun holster maker and a company owned by the Penobscot Nation.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Motorcyclist killed in head-on crash with pickup truck in Hancock
Maine State Police say troopers responded to a fatal crash on Route 1 near the Washington Junction in Hancock around 8:30 a.m. on Friday.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Owner of Maine assisted living homes faces nearly $1M in liens and lawsuits over debts
Public records show a pattern of liens against Magnolia Assisted Living's properties in Maine in the last several years.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Motorcyclist killed in head-on crash on Route 1 in Hancock
wmtw Motorcycle crash SOURCE: wmtw Updated: 11:04 AM EDT Jul 3, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Connor Clement Anchor Advertisement Motorcyclist killed in head-...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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Under new Trump administration proposal, a few hundred Mainers could lose permanent housing
State officials estimate the latest proposal, which the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development released last month, could put about 500 people in M...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Maine lawyer says immigration courts are rushing hearings to increase deportations
Jenny Beverly, a former immigration judge, said people without legal representation are the most at risk.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Ready to Tri in 2026: Racing to reduce cancer rates in Maine
Tri For A Cure is coming up this weekend and hundreds of women will swim, bike and run to help raise money to fight cancer and support patients in Maine.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Centralmaine.com
The High Kings and a Waterville Rocks concerts are set for Waterville, Oren Robinson plans Gardiner show, Alison Krauss & Union Station prepare for Sidney co...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Maine collision leaves 7 injured on Fourth of July
Seven people were injured in a Shapleigh collision on the Fourth of July. The two-vehicle crash remains under investigation.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
4 red flags Maine buyers should look for in a home inspection
While many buyers waived home inspections when houses in Maine were hard to find, the current market allows buyers more time to complete one.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Maine couple spots moose calf being chased by a bear and helps it escape AP
A Maine couple had an unexpected wildlife encounter while heading out for a day of fishing: they spotted a moose calf being chased by a bear. So they decided...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Lewiston Sun Journal
Seven items are headed for Philadelphia, where they will be buried near the Liberty Bell.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Maine announces next Office of New Americans director
Facebook LinkedIn Bluesky Email Governor's Office of Policy Innovation and the Future Julia Trujillo Luengo will officially move into her new role on July 30...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Centralmaine.com
The region will need to adapt to warmer, wetter and more extreme weather, but there's room to be hopeful yet, says Gail Carlson, associate professor of envir...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Centralmaine.com
Experts say school districts and curriculums across the state are headed for change.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Bangor Historical Society explores Revolutionary-era figures at historic cemetery
To celebrate the United States’s 250th anniversary, the Bangor Historical History is allowing guests to take a step into the past, giving a tour of notable...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Lewiston Sun Journal
A 13-mile recreation corridor linking ski resorts, forests and downtown Bethel could transform how residents and visitors experience western Maine — if fun...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Get the Facts: Workers' rights during extreme heat in Maine
Employers are obligated to protect workers from health and safety risks and there are some recommendations that officials want everyone to follow.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Powerful storms knock down trees and power lines across Maine
Crews across Maine had their hands full after Thursday night's fast-moving storms knocked down trees and power lines.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Maine man charged after fatal hit-and-run in Oxford
The motorcyclist, 62-year-old Rodney Adair of New Gloucester, died at the scene.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Paddleboarder's body recovered from Range Pond in Poland
The Maine Warden Service says divers recovered the body of 51-year-old Todd Bradeen of Standish around 8 a.m. on Friday.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Federal lawsuit adds new front in fight over Maine transgender sports referendum
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows disqualified the referendum from the November ballot in May after finding it fell 532 signatures short of the 67,682 needed.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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Under new Trump administration proposal, a few hundred Mainers could lose permanent housing
State officials estimate the latest proposal, which the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development released last month, could put about 500 people in M...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Maine lawyer says immigration courts are rushing hearings to increase deportations
Jenny Beverly, a former immigration judge, said people without legal representation are the most at risk.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Ready to Tri in 2026: Racing to reduce cancer rates in Maine
Tri For A Cure is coming up this weekend and hundreds of women will swim, bike and run to help raise money to fight cancer and support patients in Maine.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Centralmaine.com
The High Kings and a Waterville Rocks concerts are set for Waterville, Oren Robinson plans Gardiner show, Alison Krauss & Union Station prepare for Sidney co...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Maine collision leaves 7 injured on Fourth of July
Seven people were injured in a Shapleigh collision on the Fourth of July. The two-vehicle crash remains under investigation.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
4 red flags Maine buyers should look for in a home inspection
While many buyers waived home inspections when houses in Maine were hard to find, the current market allows buyers more time to complete one.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Maine couple spots moose calf being chased by a bear and helps it escape AP
A Maine couple had an unexpected wildlife encounter while heading out for a day of fishing: they spotted a moose calf being chased by a bear. So they decided...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Lewiston Sun Journal
Seven items are headed for Philadelphia, where they will be buried near the Liberty Bell.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Maine announces next Office of New Americans director
Facebook LinkedIn Bluesky Email Governor's Office of Policy Innovation and the Future Julia Trujillo Luengo will officially move into her new role on July 30...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
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