Investigation begins after firefighter killed, several injured in a Maine lumber mill explosion WMTW 32 MIN
Emergency crews responded to an explosion and large fire at a lumber mill in Maine.
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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.
Drone video shows massive fire after deadly explosion at Maine mill
A firefighter is dead and several people were in serious and critical condition after a burning silo exploded at the Robbins Lumber mill in Searsmont.
Watch: Owner of Searsmont mill gives statement following devastating fire
The owner of a lumber mill in Searsmont spoke Friday afternoon, hours after an explosion rocked the Robbins Lumber mill
Officials identify Maine Warden Service pilot who died in plane crash
Game warden pilot Joshua Tibbetts died when his Maine Warden Service plane crashed into a wooded area in the Franklin County town of Avon.
Man tied up, beaten, burned inside Lewiston apartment, police say
Two people are accused of luring a man to a Lewiston apartment and then tying him up and beating him
Sunshine today, clouds and rain take over
After a cold start this morning, Maine will stay dry today with a breezy northwest wind. Skies will be mostly clear early, with a few fair-weather clouds developing late this morning into the afternoon. Wind...
Cold night with frost possible, breezy on Tuesday
A Frost Advisory has been issued for parts of Maine Monday night, even colder temps are possible Tuesday night
Rainy stretch takes aim midweek
A stretch of quiet, cool spring weather continues through Tuesday with partly sunny skies and highs mainly in the upper 50s to lower 60s. Nights remain chilly, with lows dropping into the 30s and areas of fr...
Arrest made after 2 groups of teens, young adults exchange gunfire in Lewiston, police say
Officers responded after reports of gunfire. Investigators found shell casings and witnesses told police two groups of teens and young adults were shooting at each other.
Couple killed, woman seriously injured in Sanford crash
A crash on Main Street in Sanford has left an 86-year-old man and his 85-year-old wife dead and a 32-year-old woman seriously injured, according to police.
Gerald Talbot, Maine civil rights activist and former legislator, dies
Talbot was the first African American elected to the Maine Legislature
Mechanic Falls driver killed in head-on crash in Gray
29-year-old Shanya “Shane” Pottle died from injuries sustained in the crash
Few showers expected through Maine Mother's Day
Today is Mother’s Day, and while there may be a few showers or even a rumble of thunder at times, it will not be a washout. Patchy fog is expected this morning with cloudy skies and a slight chance of show...
Maine inmate who walked off jobsite arrested in New Hampshire
45-year-old Brian Day, who was being held at the Bolduc Correctional Facility in Warren, left a jobsite in Thomaston on Monday without permission
Impact Weather for Mother's Day Weekend in Maine
A frost advisory is in effect for inland communities as morning low temperatures have dropped into the low and mid 30s. This morning will be partly sunny with a slight chance of rain showers, followed by rai...
Frost Advisory in effect for parts of inland Maine
frost advisory Updated: 2:35 PM EDT May 8, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Emily Pike Forecaster/Reporter Advertisement Frost Advisory in effect for parts of inland Maine Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vege...
Maine man charged with murder in 1987 killing of his former girlfriend
State police announced Friday that an arrest has been made in connection with the murder of Alice Hawke, which happened in Westbrook more than 38 years ago.
Maine Turnpike worker hurt, truck driver cited, after highway crash
A tractor trailer truck hit a Maine Turnpike Authority vehicle early Friday morning, sending one person to the hospital
US Expects Iranian Response Friday Amid Clashes in Hormuz
US Expects Iranian Response Friday Amid Clashes in Hormuz
Rounds of showers move through Maine Friday through Mother's Day
This afternoon with scattered rain showers possible. High temperatures will reach the upper 50s. Winds will be light and variable, becoming west around 10 mph this afternoon. There is a 40% chance of rain.
Man killed, child critically injured in Casco motorcycle crash
Investigators say the motorcycle crossed the center line of Route 302 and crashed into a car.
13-year-old charged in Lewiston shooting that left another teen injured
Lewiston police say a 13-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a shooting that injured a 14-year-old boy.
MaineHealth gets $2 million to build the state's first Clinical Research Unit
Patients in Maine will no longer have to drive to Boston to participate in clinical trials.