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
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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
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
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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
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Sen. Ruben Gallego pulls Graham Platner endorsement amid sexual assault allegation
The Maine Democratic Senate candidate denied the allegation but said he would be considering next steps for his campaign.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Maine's Platner says he is reflecting ‘on the best path forward’ in Senate race while denying sexual as...
Maine's Platner says he is reflecting ‘on the best path forward’ in Senate race while denying sexual assault allegation.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Democrats begin withdrawing endorsements of Graham Platner after Maine Senate candidate faces sexual assaul...
Democrats begin withdrawing endorsements of Graham Platner after Maine Senate candidate faces sexual assault allegation.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Democratic Senate leaders say they won't spend money on critical Maine campaign unless Graham Platner quits
Democratic Senate leaders say they won't spend money on critical Maine campaign unless Graham Platner quits.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine candidate faces sexual assault allegation
Politico reports that a woman has accused Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault. Platner denied the allegations Monday, but said he
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Graham Platner accused of sexual assault as he cancels campaign events
In interviews with Politico, the Maine Democrat's former girlfriend detailed the alleged sexual assault.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
The Portland Press Herald
The 1st U.S. Circuit agreed that St. Dominic Academy and Crosspoint Church cannot accept public tuition dollars while violating Maine's employment and gender...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
A seal pup was riding a boogie board off the coast of Maine, because of course it was
Let’s face it: If you were a seal, and a boogie board was right there, wouldn’t you get up on it?
Jul 6, 2026Open source
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
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Sen. Ruben Gallego pulls Graham Platner endorsement amid sexual assault allegation
The Maine Democratic Senate candidate denied the allegation but said he would be considering next steps for his campaign.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Maine's Platner says he is reflecting ‘on the best path forward’ in Senate race while denying sexual as...
Maine's Platner says he is reflecting ‘on the best path forward’ in Senate race while denying sexual assault allegation.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Democrats begin withdrawing endorsements of Graham Platner after Maine Senate candidate faces sexual assaul...
Democrats begin withdrawing endorsements of Graham Platner after Maine Senate candidate faces sexual assault allegation.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Democratic Senate leaders say they won't spend money on critical Maine campaign unless Graham Platner quits
Democratic Senate leaders say they won't spend money on critical Maine campaign unless Graham Platner quits.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine candidate faces sexual assault allegation
Politico reports that a woman has accused Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault. Platner denied the allegations Monday, but said he
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Graham Platner accused of sexual assault as he cancels campaign events
In interviews with Politico, the Maine Democrat's former girlfriend detailed the alleged sexual assault.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
The Portland Press Herald
The 1st U.S. Circuit agreed that St. Dominic Academy and Crosspoint Church cannot accept public tuition dollars while violating Maine's employment and gender...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
A seal pup was riding a boogie board off the coast of Maine, because of course it was
Let’s face it: If you were a seal, and a boogie board was right there, wouldn’t you get up on it?
Jul 6, 2026Open source
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
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