Family sues after 6-year-old girl dies when badminton racket shaft pierces skull
A family is suing Franklin Sports, alleging a defective badminton racket killed their 6-year-old daughter during a Maine vacation.
Aug 31, 2026Open source
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Repeated rounds of rain prompt flood watch for northern Maine
A flash flood watch has been issued for Oxford, Franklin, Somerset and Piscatiquis counties from 2 p.m. Friday afternoon through late tonight. Flood watch 2 PM
Jun 14, 2026Open source
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Authorities confirm the warden, Joshua Tibbetts, 50, was the only one in the plane, which crashed Tuesday morning in Avon.
May 12, 2026Open source
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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
32-year-old Maine motorcyclist killed in collision with car
A 32-year-old motorcyclist died after a collision with a car on Route 182 in Hancock, Maine. Police say the car was making a left-hand turn.
Jul 26, 2026Open source
Motorcycle driver forced off the road, seriously hurt, in Maine road rage incident
A man is facing a list of charges after police say he intentionally crashed into a motorcycle in Hancock County and then drove off.
Jul 12, 2026Open source
Man charged after crash kills 5-year-old boy in Hancock County
Maine State Police say troopers can upon a crash at the intersection of Route 9 and Route 193 in TWP 22 on June 25 around 11:30 p.m.
Jul 1, 2026Open source
5-year-old boy killed in Maine crash; father and baby sister injured, police say
Maine State Police officials say a crash in Hancock County left a 5-year-old boy dead and his father and baby sister injured.
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Tiny Homes of Maine closes quietly, abruptly, after 10 years
The closure comes less than 2 years after the company was acquired by Hancock Lumber.
Jun 20, 2026Open source
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Troy Jackson wins the Maine US Senate race over GOP Sen. Susan Collins in a key Democratic victory
Late Democratic entry Troy Jackson won Maine’s U.S. Senate seat early Wednesday, defeating longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins, taking advantage of Pres...
Nov 5, 2026Open source
Troy Jackson Ousts Susan Collins in Maine, Replacing 30-Year Republican Senator With a Progressive
The hard-to-beat Maine Republican was defeated by a progressive new to the national scene as Democrats took the Senate.
Nov 5, 2026Open source
Goodbye, Susan Collins
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Nov 5, 2026Open source
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Troy Jackson wins the Maine US Senate race over GOP Sen. Susan Collins in a key Democratic victory
Late Democratic entry Troy Jackson won Maine’s U.S. Senate seat early Wednesday, defeating longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins, taking advantage of Pres...
Nov 5, 2026Open source
Troy Jackson Ousts Susan Collins in Maine, Replacing 30-Year Republican Senator With a Progressive
The hard-to-beat Maine Republican was defeated by a progressive new to the national scene as Democrats took the Senate.
Nov 5, 2026Open source
Goodbye, Susan Collins
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Nov 5, 2026Open source
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