Why can Maine motorcyclists ride without helmets, but drivers must wear seat belts?
Bob's question gets at a debate Maine has wrestled with for decades: personal freedom versus public safety.
Jun 27, 2026Open source
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Public advised not to swim at nearly a dozen Maine beaches due to elevated bacteria levels
Chickawaukie Lake in Rockland is one of two beaches closed because of high levels of E. coli. Nine others, including a Belfast park, have elevated bacteria l...
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Maine EMS chief faces long recovery after fatal mill explosion
Searsmont EMS Chief Sarah Tompkins remains hospitalized with severe burns from the Robbins Lumber explosion that killed two firefighters
Jun 23, 2026Open source
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Maine will fight latest efforts by Trump administration to limit voting by mail, Bellows says
The postmaster general told Congress that the Postal Service will decline to deliver mail-in ballots in states that have refused to provide voter data to the...
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Maine union workers' political platform calls for AI guardrails, universal healthcare
At a convention in Auburn hosted by the Maine AFL-CIO, nurses, factory workers and tradespeople came together to weigh in on the first Contract with Maine’...
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Immigration advocates say SCOTUS decision puts hundreds of Maine residents at risk of deportation
The court handed down two decisions this week allowing President Donald Trump to end protections for certain immigrants already in the country, and greatly c...
Jun 27, 2026Open source
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
Maine clears 2025 housing benchmark, but officials say far more homes needed by 2030
Maine has hit a major milestone in its effort to address the housing shortage.
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Caesars Entertainment hopes to bring online gambling to Maine
Online gambling in Maine could be taking a step beyond sports betting.
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Gov. Mills to decide on Maine school choice tax credit program
Maine Gov. Janet Mills has not yet decided whether the state will opt into a new federal tax credit program that would help fund private school tuition.
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Maine man struck, killed by Amtrak train in Old Orchard Beach
Witnesses told police that the man was walking alone near the railroad tracks moments before he was struck by the train.
Jun 27, 2026Open source
EPA awards Maine $200K for drinking water upgrades
The Environmental Protection Agency is awarding New England $1.5 million to make drinking water more safe for consumers.
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Brewer man killed in Greenville crash
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Authorities say a person was killed in a crash earlier this week in Greenville.
Jun 27, 2026Open source
The Portland Press Herald
A Brunswick hobby farmer started soliciting listings for his Farmstands Guide in the spring.
Jun 27, 2026Open source
The Portland Press Herald
The Press Herald talked to 8 educators who spend their summers leading history tours, waiting tables, working Sea Dogs games and lobstering, some for pleasur...
Jun 27, 2026Open source
The Portland Press Herald
Read all of our coverage of Maine's 2026 election or stay up to date with the latest developments through the Maine Political Report in your inbox or text me...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Amtrak train strikes, kills man in Old Orchard Beach, Maine
A 51-year-old man was fatally struck by an Amtrak train in Old Orchard Beach. Police say alcohol believed to be a factor. Investigation continues.
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Exclusive — RNC Video Shows Democrats Squirming over Support for Graham Platner
The Republican National Committee is releasing a new video Friday highlighting Democrats struggling to answer questions about Maine Senate candidate Graham P...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Congressman Seth Moulton allegedly hits phone out of person’s hand after Graham Platner question
Congressman Seth Moulton was caught on camera Wednesday allegedly hitting the phone out of a person’s hand after he was asked if he supports controversial...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Congressman Seth Moulton allegedly hits phone out of person’s hand after Graham Platner question
Congressman Seth Moulton was caught on camera Wednesday allegedly hitting the phone out of a person’s hand after he was asked if he supports controversial...
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Hooksett
A Maine man was involved in a head-on collision after his car crossed the median of Interstate 293 in Hooksett Tuesday morning, authorities said.
Jun 24, 2026Open source
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Thorndike is in Waldo County, Maine.
Region: Maine
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04986
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Maine will fight latest efforts by Trump administration to limit voting by mail, Bellows says
The postmaster general told Congress that the Postal Service will decline to deliver mail-in ballots in states that have refused to provide voter data to the...
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Maine union workers' political platform calls for AI guardrails, universal healthcare
At a convention in Auburn hosted by the Maine AFL-CIO, nurses, factory workers and tradespeople came together to weigh in on the first Contract with Maine’...
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Immigration advocates say SCOTUS decision puts hundreds of Maine residents at risk of deportation
The court handed down two decisions this week allowing President Donald Trump to end protections for certain immigrants already in the country, and greatly c...
Jun 27, 2026Open source
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
Maine clears 2025 housing benchmark, but officials say far more homes needed by 2030
Maine has hit a major milestone in its effort to address the housing shortage.
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Caesars Entertainment hopes to bring online gambling to Maine
Online gambling in Maine could be taking a step beyond sports betting.
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Gov. Mills to decide on Maine school choice tax credit program
Maine Gov. Janet Mills has not yet decided whether the state will opt into a new federal tax credit program that would help fund private school tuition.
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Public advised not to swim at nearly a dozen Maine beaches due to elevated bacteria levels
Chickawaukie Lake in Rockland is one of two beaches closed because of high levels of E. coli. Nine others, including a Belfast park, have elevated bacteria l...
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Maine man struck, killed by Amtrak train in Old Orchard Beach
Witnesses told police that the man was walking alone near the railroad tracks moments before he was struck by the train.
Jun 27, 2026Open source
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