Liberty man charged after alleged assault on selectboard member
Maine State Police say troopers responded to Liberty Town Hall on Tuesday around 7:50 a.m. for a report of an assault that had taken place there.
May 8, 2026Open source
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The 56-year-old man was arrested after the alleged attack Tuesday at the town hall, according to Maine State Police.
May 8, 2026Open source
Man accused of attacking Liberty selectman
A man charged with assault and criminal mischief after allegedly attacking a Liberty selectman, causing minor injuries.
May 8, 2026Open source
Man charged with assault of Liberty Selectboard member, state police say
State police say the suspect was also charged with criminal mischief.
May 8, 2026Open source
Liberty man charged with assault at town hall
Authorities say Singer is charged with two counts of assault against one of the selectboard members.
May 8, 2026Open source
Unsealed court document reveals details in killing of Maine man in Palermo
Kirby Bradford, of Liberty, has been charged with murder in the death of Robert Bruso at Bruso’s home in Palermo in February 2025.
May 4, 2026Open source
Unsealed court document reveals details in killing of Maine man in Palermo
Kirby Bradford, of Liberty, has been charged with murder in the death of Robert Bruso at Bruso’s home in Palermo in February 2025.
May 4, 2026Open source
The Portland Press Herald
Seven items are headed for Philadelphia, where they will be buried near the Liberty Bell.
May 3, 2026Open source
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Fire burns at Searsmont lumber mill after reported explosion
Emergency responders from multiple towns in and around Waldo County are responding to a fire and possible explosion at a Searsmont lumber mill.
May 15, 2026Open source
Centralmaine.com
Videos show a large plume of smoke at a lumber mill in Waldo County.
May 15, 2026Open source
Spat between volunteers and staff at midcoast theater prompts call to police
The Waldo Theatre's new executive director, Jeff Wiseman, faces criticism after ending popular volunteer-run programs, prompting community frustration.
May 7, 2026Open source
The litmus test that Democrats, and independents, are faced with in Platner’s Senate bid
The latest controversies involving U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner present a test of how much Maine voters will weigh his personal life against the poli...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Centralmaine.com
Troy Jackson and Nirav Shah addressed last-minute criticisms from their opponents' supporters Thursday, a few days before the primary.
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Students on a Maine island started a scallop farm
The students are gaining practical experience and exploring sustainable livelihoods from the water.
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Graham Platner Is Forcing Centrist Dems to Reckon With “Vote Blue No Matter Who”
Rep. Jake Auchincloss urging voters not to support Democrat Graham Platner in the Maine Senate race shows the limits of party unity.
Jun 3, 2026Open source
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Graham Platner wins Maine primary as past scandals loom over Senate race
Graham Platner won Maine's Democratic primary on Tuesday night despite a series of controversies. He will face incumbent Sen. Susan Collins in November.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Graham Platner declared winner in Maine Democratic Senate primary
Maine is home to a key U.S. Senate race that could determine whether Republicans maintain their majority in the chamber.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Maine Graham Platner wins the Democratic primary for US Senate in Maine, will face GOP Sen. Susan Collins 4...
Maine Graham Platner wins the Democratic primary for US Senate in Maine, will face GOP Sen. Susan Collins 4 min read
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Courts
Michael Rock, 66, of Maine, has been sentenced in Rockingham County Superior Court after pleading guilty to unemployment fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
The Latest: Maine primary election tests Platner’s support following mounting scandals
Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota head to the polls for another day of primary elections in America, but much of the political wor...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
‘I Would Vote for a Doorknob Over Susan Collins’: Maine Voters Dismiss Controversies Surrounding GOP Se...
U.S. Marine veteran and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing a wave of bad press, but that will not deter some voters from backing him a...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
‘I Would Vote for a Doorknob Over Susan Collins’: Maine Voters Dismiss Controversies Surrounding GOP Se...
U.S. Marine veteran and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing a wave of bad press, but that will not deter some voters from backing him a...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Maine's 2026 midterms: What to expect in Tuesday's state primary
There’s no shortage of competitive, high-stakes races and candidates with famous last names in Maine’s state primary on Tuesday.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Maine's 2026 midterms: What to expect in Tuesday's state primary
There’s no shortage of competitive, high-stakes races and candidates with famous last names in Maine’s state primary on Tuesday.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Maine's 2026 midterms: What to expect in Tuesday's state primary
There’s no shortage of competitive, high-stakes races and candidates with famous last names in Maine’s state primary on Tuesday.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Lewiston Sun Journal
Immigration advocates wanted ICE out of the jail in Portland. Now, they're grappling with the fact that federal detainees are being held farther from Maine.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Lewiston Sun Journal
Our Communities. Our Teams. Our Future.We’re proud to make high school sports coverage free for everyone—because these moments matter. At Maine State Cre...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Lewiston Sun Journal
Throughout the state, soccer fans can find locations to get their fix of the world's biggest tournament.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Maine's Democratic voters have a choice to make on Graham Platner
As Democrat Graham Platner is poised to officially win the party's nomination Tuesday, many Democratic voters continue to support his campaign despite multip...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
New England immigration advocates issue travel advisory ahead of World Cup
The groups, in Maine and elsewhere, say international travelers face risks amid stepped-up immigration enforcement.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Maine outpacing national average on chronic absenteeism
More than 23% of Maine students are chronically absent, a figure which has remained steady over the last two years.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Graham Platner to take questions from Maine voters as he looks to stabilize Senate campaign
U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner is set to take questions from voters at a town hall-style event in Maine. The Democrat is trying to stabilize his campai...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Graham Platner takes questions from Maine voters as he looks to stabilize Senate campaign
Graham Platner was met by an enthusiastic and supportive crowd Sunday at a town hall-style event in Maine.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
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Graham Platner wins Maine primary as past scandals loom over Senate race
Graham Platner won Maine's Democratic primary on Tuesday night despite a series of controversies. He will face incumbent Sen. Susan Collins in November.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Graham Platner declared winner in Maine Democratic Senate primary
Maine is home to a key U.S. Senate race that could determine whether Republicans maintain their majority in the chamber.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Maine Graham Platner wins the Democratic primary for US Senate in Maine, will face GOP Sen. Susan Collins 4...
Maine Graham Platner wins the Democratic primary for US Senate in Maine, will face GOP Sen. Susan Collins 4 min read
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Courts
Michael Rock, 66, of Maine, has been sentenced in Rockingham County Superior Court after pleading guilty to unemployment fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
The Latest: Maine primary election tests Platner’s support following mounting scandals
Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota head to the polls for another day of primary elections in America, but much of the political wor...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
‘I Would Vote for a Doorknob Over Susan Collins’: Maine Voters Dismiss Controversies Surrounding GOP Se...
U.S. Marine veteran and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing a wave of bad press, but that will not deter some voters from backing him a...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
‘I Would Vote for a Doorknob Over Susan Collins’: Maine Voters Dismiss Controversies Surrounding GOP Se...
U.S. Marine veteran and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing a wave of bad press, but that will not deter some voters from backing him a...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Maine's 2026 midterms: What to expect in Tuesday's state primary
There’s no shortage of competitive, high-stakes races and candidates with famous last names in Maine’s state primary on Tuesday.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Maine's 2026 midterms: What to expect in Tuesday's state primary
There’s no shortage of competitive, high-stakes races and candidates with famous last names in Maine’s state primary on Tuesday.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
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