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
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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
Injured Maine firefighter heads home weeks after Searsmont explosion
Firefighter Katherine Paige will be released from Maine Medical Center in Portland Friday afternoon.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
The Portland Press Herald
Maine used to be home to several round-the-clock dining options. Now, the only restaurants offering a hot meal in the wee hours are 4 Burger King locations.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
The co-owner of a Maine lumber mill has died of injuries from the mill fire and explosion
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The co-owner of a Maine lumber mill has died from injuries he sustained during a fire and explosion at the facility, bringing toRe...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Maine game wardens recover body of missing paddleboarder
Maine Warden Service divers recovered the body of Todd Bradeen, age 51 of Standish, in Lower Ranger Pond at around 8 a.m. Friday
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Belmont firefighter Katie Paige welcomed home by community
After being discharged from Maine Medical Center in Portland Friday morning, Katie Paige made the trip home with a convoy of first responders.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
The Portland Press Herald
A Sullivan man riding a motorcycle died Friday morning in a head-on collision with a truck on Route 1 in Hancock, according to Maine State Police.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
The Portland Press Herald
Lt. Katie Paige, of Belmont, was discharged from Maine Medical Center on Friday after suffering severe burns during the May lumber mill fire.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
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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
Centralmaine.com
While health science has made great strides in improving the quality and length of life, one expert says the future calls for a 'ginormous shift in public he...
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
How an alien shellfish with a strange taste found a home in midcoast Maine
These oysters that "taste like a penny" have been a prized food in Europe for centuries.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Aroostook’s biggest celebration of the potato industry starts next week
The 79th annual Maine Potato Blossom Festival kicks off on July 11 to celebrate the region’s rich agricultural history.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Public Safety
A collaborative traffic enforcement operation by state and local police on Thursday resulted arrest of a habitual offender from Maine and the discovery of 59...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Maine Republican Party's executive director stepping down after more than a decade
Jason Savage, who has helped to lead the party since 2013, said he felt the timing was right and that he is excited about the Maine GOP's standing and stabil...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Statewide tour to showcase Maine's rare, original copy of Declaration of Independence
Known as a "Dunlap Broadside," it is one of just 26 remaining versions of the first copies made in Philadelphia immediately after the signing of the declarat...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Maine has a record number of piping plover breeding pairs this year
The Maine Audubon said there are 186 breeding pairs statewide, beating the previous record, set last year, by a dozen.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
NH man charged with 1993 murder of Maine woman makes first court appearance
Daniel Jolly stands accused of strangling 73-year-old Maxine Bitomski to death at her Kittery home.
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
Air Quality Alert issued across Maine for 4th of July weekend
air quality alert Updated: 12:04 AM EDT Jul 4, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Emily Pike Forecaster/Reporter Advertisement Air Quality Alert issued across Main...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Maine farmers feel strain of extreme heat
Farmers across Maine are feeling the strain of extreme heat, with difficult conditions developing for crops, livestock and workers.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Murder of a Maine paddleboarder: Where the case stands one year later
Deven Young of Frankfort was charged when he was 17 years old with murder for allegedly killing 48-year-old Sunshine "Sunny" Stewart of Tenants Harbor.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Centralmaine.com
A rare 1776 printed copy of the document will be displayed at the University of Maine at Farmington’s Emery Community Arts Center on Oct. 2-3 as part of a...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Historically accurate 20th Maine Regiment flag replica dedicated in Augusta
The event was hosted by the Maine Military Historical Society to commemorate the regiment’s service during the Civil War.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Maine officials urge safety around fireworks ahead of busy 4th of July weekend
Deputy Chief Joel Davis of the State Fire Marshal’s Office says those who plan on buying fireworks should set them off on personal property or areas where...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Maine Warden Service recovers body of missing paddleboarder from Range Pond in Poland
According to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, his remains were pulled from the pond around 8 a.m. Friday.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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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
Centralmaine.com
While health science has made great strides in improving the quality and length of life, one expert says the future calls for a 'ginormous shift in public he...
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
How an alien shellfish with a strange taste found a home in midcoast Maine
These oysters that "taste like a penny" have been a prized food in Europe for centuries.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Aroostook’s biggest celebration of the potato industry starts next week
The 79th annual Maine Potato Blossom Festival kicks off on July 11 to celebrate the region’s rich agricultural history.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Public Safety
A collaborative traffic enforcement operation by state and local police on Thursday resulted arrest of a habitual offender from Maine and the discovery of 59...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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