Maine K-9 killed in the line of duty honored during national ceremony
There was a powerful tribute in the nation’s capital Monday honoring 23 police K-9s killed in the line of duty, including one from Maine.
May 12, 2026Open source
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Maine K-9 to be honored in Washington, D.C. tribute ceremony
Preacher, a four-year-old Belgian Malinois, was shot and later died following a standoff in Portage Lake in northern Maine.
May 11, 2026Open source
Portage SWAT raids suspected drug dealing house
The Portage SWAT raided a local home suspected as a drug dealing operation, police say.
May 6, 2026Open source
Portage baseball is 'trying to climb the mountain' and not beat itself
4 NFL Players Entering A Make Or Break Season In 2026 #nfl #nfldraft #nflplayoffs #texans #chiefs #bears #vikings TWITTER: https://mobile.twitter.com/FBallAn...
May 6, 2026Open source
Juvenile shot in Portage; 2 taken into custody, police say
Two taken into custody following shooting of juvenile in Portage, police say.
May 5, 2026Open source
Former Portage police officer pleads no contest in child abuse case
A former Portage Police Department officer pleaded no contest Monday to a child abuse charge, online court records show.
May 4, 2026Open source
Portage senior arrested after water gun mistaken for firearm in ‘assassin’ game
Portage senior arrested after water gun mistaken for firearm in ‘assassin’ game
May 2, 2026Open source
A Portage teen faces a felony after playing ‘senior assassin’: What to know about the game that worries...
Senior assassin, a popular tag-style game where teens hunt down their opponents with Nerf and water guns, has become tradition for many high school seniors a...
May 2, 2026Open source
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Can-Am honors northern Maine history at Logger Fest
Can-Am honors northern Maine history at Logger Fest
May 15, 2026Open source
These sailors don’t need water. They speed along Aroostook’s longest runway.
The annual land sailing regatta at the former Loring Air Force Base draws participants from Maine, New England and beyond.
May 13, 2026Open source
Landlord’s negligence may force 6 Caribou businesses out of shopping plaza
It’s the city’s latest battle with Dana Cassidy, a prominent developer who owns many commercial spaces throughout Maine.
May 13, 2026Open source
Centralmaine.com
The recent front-page article, “Ranked-choice voting looms large in Blaine House primaries” (Maine Sunday Telegram, April 26, 2026), describes the mutual...
May 3, 2026Open source
Centralmaine.com
The Aroostook County tribe is is turning timber into affordable homes.
May 3, 2026Open source
Centralmaine.com
In Caribou, Hermon, Waterville and Gorham, the online megaretailer's last-mile delivery strategy is making headway and stirring controversy.
May 13, 2026Open source
Aroostook Mental Health Center reports data breach
AMHC says it currently has no evidence of misuse of any personally identifiable information or protected health information for fraud or identity theft.
May 6, 2026Open source
The Portland Press Herald
Tyler Hardman hit a grand slam in the first inning, starting the Somerset Patriots on their way to a 13-3 win over the Portland Sea Dogs in an Eastern League...
May 2, 2026Open source
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College swimmer from Maine killed in North Carolina crash
Police say Keegan McKenney, 22, a Queens University swimmer from Cape Elizabeth, Maine, died after a BMW crashed into a tree. Cause unclear.
May 20, 2026Open source
Owners of Maine lumber mill among those hurt in deadly fire, explosion, family says
Three members of the Robbins family, whose Searsmont, Maine, lumber mill was involved in a deadly fire and explosion Friday, are among those hurt.
May 18, 2026Open source
Dartmouth Cancer Center raises $93K in 2nd annual Manchester community walk
The Dartmouth Cancer Center held their 2nd annual community walk in Manchester on Saturday raising roughly $93,000 dollars.
May 18, 2026Open source
ATF joins investigation into deadly Searsmont, Maine, lumber mill fire and explosion
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has joined the investigation into a deadly fire and explosion at a lumber mill in Searsmont, Ma...
May 18, 2026Open source
A somber moment: Watch as a firefighter's body is removed from the fire in Searsmont, Maine
We are seeing the somber moment a firefighter's body was removed from the scene of the fire in Searsmont, as everyone at the scene paused what they were doing.
May 17, 2026Open source
Maine communities mourn the 27-year-old firefighter killed in a lumber mill explosion
MORRILL, Maine (AP) — A 27-year-old firefighter killed in a huge fire and explosion at a lumber mill in Maine's midcoast region was honored Saturday, a day...
May 17, 2026Open source
Honorable transfer held for firefighter killed in Maine mill explosion
Maine State Police have identified the victim as Morrill firefighter Andrew Cross.
May 17, 2026Open source
Flooding underway along the Saco River as rain continues to fall
A flood warning was issued for the Saco River in Conway, New Hampshire and Fryeburg, Maine, on Friday. Minor flooding was already being reported early Friday.
May 16, 2026Open source
Portland considers seven-story building with tiny apartments
The Portland Planning Board approved the construction of 87 units off Congress Street.
May 16, 2026Open source
The Portland Press Herald
Dozens of people from across the region donated and delivered food, water and thousands of dollars to support those battling the blaze at Robbins Lumber on F...
May 16, 2026Open source
Fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber shakes historic Maine company
The owners of the sawmill in Searsmont say they will not be operating for the foreseeable future.
May 15, 2026Open source
Bangor man accused of assaulting woman in a wheelchair and then stealing her hat
A Bangor man was charged with assault, theft and resisting arrest after allegedly assaulting a woman in a wheelchair and stealing her hat.
May 15, 2026Open source
Urgent care clinic set to open in Bangor this summer
Pine Tree Urgent Care is scheduled to open July 1 at 557 Hammond St.
May 15, 2026Open source
Research shows preapproved housing plans boost construction, but Maine’s program was left unfunded
Some Maine municipalities have offered their own preapproved plans, though Bangor's free plans had no takers as of March.
May 14, 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
Centralmaine.com
The vice president has teased a possible announcement tied to fraud investigations and will be campaigning for Paul LePage.
May 14, 2026Open source
Centralmaine.com
Town officials cut $250,000 for disposal fees from the proposed budget but reversed course and are now asking voters to designate surplus funds to cover the...
May 14, 2026Open source
Vice President JD Vance to speak on fraud enforcement in Bangor
Vice President JD Vance will be in Bangor this Thursday, speaking at Bangor International Airport about the Trump administration’s push to combat fraud nat...
May 12, 2026Open source
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College swimmer from Maine killed in North Carolina crash
Police say Keegan McKenney, 22, a Queens University swimmer from Cape Elizabeth, Maine, died after a BMW crashed into a tree. Cause unclear.
May 20, 2026Open source
Maine officials, ATF to give update on deadly Maine lumber mill fire
Maine officials and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are scheduled to give an update Tuesday afternoon on the investigation in...
May 19, 2026Open source
Owners of Maine lumber mill among those hurt in deadly fire, explosion, family says
Three members of the Robbins family, whose Searsmont, Maine, lumber mill was involved in a deadly fire and explosion Friday, are among those hurt.
May 18, 2026Open source
Dartmouth Cancer Center raises $93K in 2nd annual Manchester community walk
The Dartmouth Cancer Center held their 2nd annual community walk in Manchester on Saturday raising roughly $93,000 dollars.
May 18, 2026Open source
ATF joins investigation into deadly Searsmont, Maine, lumber mill fire and explosion
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has joined the investigation into a deadly fire and explosion at a lumber mill in Searsmont, Ma...
May 18, 2026Open source
Edgewater officer’s accused killer to change plea in court hearing
Eduardo Machado, accused of killing off-duty Edgewater police officer David Jewell, is expected to change his plea in court.
May 17, 2026Open source
Crowds gather at Mall at Millenia for limited-edition Swatch release, many leave empty-handed
A limited-edition collaboration between Swatch and Audemars Piguet drew people to The Mall at Millenia, but many collectors and resellers left disappointed.
May 17, 2026Open source
Major water leak on Farnham Place in Metairie
Crews are on the scene in Jefferson Parish due to a major water leak on Farnham Place in Metairie.
May 17, 2026Open source
Daytona Beach police close road to investigate crash
Daytona Beach police began investigating a crash Saturday night at an intersection, temporarily closing the area to vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
May 17, 2026Open source
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