Springfield Twp. man arrested after allegedly attempting to share child sexual abuse images online
A 22-year-old Springfield Township man is facing numerous charges related to the possession of child pornography.
May 24, 2026Open source
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Chicago doctor on a mission to make gunmakers help pay costs of gun violence There's a new push in Springfi...
There's a new push in Springfield to get gun manufacturers to foot some of the bills for the costs of gun crime; expenses like ambulances, funerals, los...
May 21, 2026Open source
Springfield man faces 10th operating a vehicle under the influence charge
A Springfield, Ohio, man has been charged with operating a vehicle under the influence for the tenth time.
May 18, 2026Open source
Pritzker asked about possible White House run, opposition to Trump in new interview
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is in the midst of running for a third term in Springfield, but is he eyeing a bigger prize?
May 18, 2026Open source
Editorial: Springfield’s most prominent hotel has become a millstone, with no solution in sight
The Wyndham is at the center of a bruising legal fight between owner Al Rajabi and his insurer.
May 18, 2026Open source
Editorial: Why your Commonwealth Edison electric bills are skyrocketing and the state is no help
Chicago-area electric bills will spike next month. Why not more urgency in Springfield?
May 18, 2026Open source
Retiring Springfield Utility Board manager talks infrastructure, ice storm, and future funding
Retiring Springfield Utility Board manager talks infrastructure, ice storm, and future funding
May 15, 2026Open source
Read moreSeveral Springfield parks are ready for upgrades this summer
Read moreSeveral Springfield parks are ready for upgrades this summer
May 15, 2026Open source
Read moreSpringfield PrideFest, Old Capitol Art Fair begin Saturday
Read moreSpringfield PrideFest, Old Capitol Art Fair begin Saturday
May 15, 2026Open source
1 killed motorcycle, truck crash in Springfield
One person died following a serious crash Wednesday morning, May 13, at the intersection of East Main Street and Burnett Road in Springfield
May 13, 2026Open source
AHL CALDER CUP PLAYOFFS: Penguins blank Springfield, take series opener
A trio of rookies helped the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins strike first in their AHL Calder Cup playoff series with the Springfield Thunderbirds. Goals by B...
May 13, 2026Open source
A Senate salute to Underwood's Illini
It was Illini basketball day in Springfield, with Brad Underwood and players getting the star treatment on the Senate floor a month after their Final Four ru...
May 6, 2026Open source
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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
The vice president has teased a possible announcement tied to fraud investigations and will be campaigning for Paul LePage.
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
Ordinance that would affect Bangor sidewalks becomes hot topic at council meeting
Bangor officials proposed changes to the city’s sidewalk ordinance aimed at keeping sidewalks and esplanades clean, especially downtown.
May 12, 2026Open source
Maine Republicans say Vice President JD Vance will visit Bangor on Thursday
Maine Republicans say Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to visit Bangor on Thursday.
May 11, 2026Open source
Maine man accused of assaulting cop after repeatedly calling 911 for beer delivery
Vernus Mayhew, 45, is charged in Newport District Court with one misdemeanor count each of assault, misuse of an E911 system and refusing to submit to arrest.
May 7, 2026Open source
CBS13 to host Maine Republican gubernatorial primary debate
CBS13, in partnership with the Bangor Daily News, is hosting a Republican gubernatorial primary debate on Thursday on CBS13 at 7 p.m.
May 7, 2026Open source
Centralmaine.com
Lisa Hall, 61, was taken Tuesday to Penobscot County Jail, where she is being held on $10,000 bail.
May 6, 2026Open source
Woman accused of assaulting man before setting St. Albans fire
She was taken to the Penobscot County Jail where she is being held on $10,000 cash bail.
May 6, 2026Open source
Bangor will temporarily close a school after discovering asbestos in the ceiling
Superintendent Marie Robinson says the discovery was made two months ago while preparing for a roof repair at Fairmount Elementary School.
May 3, 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
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
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
Centralmaine.com
The town sent the cease and desist letter Tuesday to Shelters by Jesus, housed within the Trinity Evangelical Free Church.
May 14, 2026Open source
Live updates: Maine Republicans hold 1st TV debate featuring Bobby Charles
The seven Republicans running to replace Gov. Janet Mills will debate in Portland on Wednesday in the first televised event featuring polling frontrunner
May 13, 2026Open source
Lewiston Sun Journal
Zachery Paradis, 44, and Jennifer Dionne, 42, both of Lewiston face charges including kidnapping and aggravated assault.
May 12, 2026Open source
Lewiston Sun Journal
Authorities confirm the warden was the only one in the plane, which crashed Tuesday morning in Avon.
May 12, 2026Open source
The Portland Press Herald
The move came in response to residents' opposition to the stationary automatic license plate reading devices.
May 12, 2026Open source
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Springfield is in Penobscot County, Maine.
Region: Maine
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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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