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POLITICS
The Voter ID for ME group gathered signatures at polling places to call for a November ballot question. (Spectrum News file photo)
POLITICS
POLITICS

Maine high court upholds wording for referendum to require voter ID, change absentee rules

Voter ID for ME, the group behind the ballot question, filed a court challenge in May calling the wording misleading.

Maine31 minutes ago
PUBLIC SAFETY
File
PUBLIC SAFETY
PUBLIC SAFETY

Police shoot Wilton man in armed confrontation, officials say

The man allegedly pointed a gun at police, according to officials.

Maine1 hour ago
CRIME
A police car with flashing lights (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
CRIME
CRIME

Child struck and killed, alleged driver charged in Albion, officials say

A woman and two children were struck in an alleged hit-and-run, according to officials.

Maine2 hours ago
SPORTS
Boston Red Sox's Brayan Bello delivers a pitch in the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 13, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper)
SPORTS
SPORTS

Ceddanne Rafaela, Brayan Bello power Red Sox past Rays 4-1, extend winning streak to 10 games

Rafaela, who hit a walk-off, two-run homer for Boston on Friday, hit his 14th homer of the season in the sixth inning.

Maine4 hours ago
WEATHER
Maine Weather
WEATHER
WEATHER

Lots of clouds and a few showers to start the week

Highs will be around the mid-70s.

Maine5 hours ago
HEALTH
A syringe disposal box in place outside of a public restroom on Harlow Street in Bangor. (Spectrum News/David Ledford)
HEALTH
HEALTH

Syringe cleanup resumes in Bangor with new group

The city of Bangor is partnering with Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness to continue that work to clean up syringe waste.

Maine5 days ago
ENVIRONMENT
The Little River in Belfast runs alongside 54 acres a local group hopes to purchase and conserve as open space. (Spectrum News/Susan Cover)
ENVIRONMENT
ENVIRONMENT

Maine group looks to buy former Nordic Aquafarms property in Belfast

After seven years of legal battles, the land-based aquaculture company pulled the plug on the Belfast project.

Maine5 days ago
ENVIRONMENT
Workers from the Maine Department of Environmental Protection examine stormdrains at Brunswick Executive Airport after a malfunction caused a chemical spill in August 2024. (Spectrum News File Photo)
ENVIRONMENT
ENVIRONMENT

Brunswick airport sells off last of foam chemicals to American Airlines

The airline paid $250,000 for nearly 6,000 gallons.

Maine5 days ago
POLITICS
A lawsuit filed by Rep. Laurel Libby (R-Auburn) is now moot, attorneys say, following a House vote to restore her voting and speaking rights. (Spectrum News file photo)
POLITICS
POLITICS

Lawsuit over Maine House voting rights, transgender sports nears end

The controversy began in February when House Dems censured Rep. Laurel Libby for a post featuring images of a high school transgender athlete.

Maine6 days ago
SPORTS
Boston Red Sox's Roman Anthony watches the flight of his two-run home run against the Colorado Rockies during the fifth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, Monday, July 7, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
SPORTS
SPORTS

Red Sox hit 3 home runs, power past Rockies 9-3 to post 4th straight victory

Gonzalez's home run, which cleared the Green Monster, traveled 454 feet according to Statcast, tied Mike Trout for the longest this season at Fenway.

Maine6 days ago
PUBLIC SAFETY
(Jason Deckman/Getty Images)
PUBLIC SAFETY
PUBLIC SAFETY

Searchers looking for Augusta man who went missing on Kennebec River, officials say

Maine Marine Patrol boats and an airplane resumed the search on Monday.

Maine6 days ago
PUBLIC SAFETY
File
PUBLIC SAFETY
PUBLIC SAFETY

State police looking for public’s help in Union homicide investigation

Game wardens joined other first responders in searching for a missing paddleboarder on Crawford Pond early Thursday morning, officials said.

Maine1 week ago
SPORTS
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet throws during the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
SPORTS
SPORTS

Red Sox complete 3-game sweep of Nationals with 6-4 victory

Crochet is the fourth pitcher in Red Sox history with 150 strikeouts before the All-Star break, joining Roger Clemens, Pedro Martinez and Chris Sale.

Maine1 week ago
SPORTS
(AP Photo/Charles Krupa, file)
SPORTS
SPORTS

Nationals play the Red Sox after Wood's 5-hit game

Friday's game is the first time these teams meet this season.

Maine1 week ago
HUMAN INTEREST
Gwen Fry lobbied Augusta against a series of anti-transgender bills, and said she continues to speak out against 'hate' that has spring up in the current sociopolitical climate. (Spectrum News/Sean Murphy)
HUMAN INTEREST
HUMAN INTEREST

Waterville Episcopal priest fears things will get worse for transgender people before they get better

Anti-transgender bills in Maine may have failed, but Rev. Gwen Fry says hate and fear remain.

Maine1 week ago
PUBLIC SAFETY
File
PUBLIC SAFETY
PUBLIC SAFETY

Farmington teen apparently drowns in Hallowell, officials say

Game wardens recovered the body of the 15-year-old, officials said.

Maine1 week ago
PUBLIC SAFETY
Police vehicle flashing lights. (Jason Deckman/Getty Images)
PUBLIC SAFETY
PUBLIC SAFETY

Officials: One killed in Washington County motorcycle crash

The 84-year-old rider failed to negotiate a curve, officials said.

Maine1 week ago
HEALTH
The Bill and Marie Demaso building is home to family medicine, Endocrinology and Rheumatology practices. (Spectrum News/David Ledford)
HEALTH
HEALTH

Saint Joseph Healthcare names building in honor of longtime supporters

Saint Joseph Healthcare’s building number three on Broadway in Bangor has been named in honor of Bill and Marie Demaso.

Maine1 week ago
HEALTH
Northern Light Health says no hospitals will be closed as part of their plan to achieve
HEALTH
HEALTH

Northern Light Health says service changes could be coming at some locations, officials mum on details

Northern Light Health says they are “building a path forward to achieve financial sustainability.”

Maine1 week ago
PUBLIC SAFETY
Northern Light says EMS call volume for the region has grown by 11% in the last five years. (Spectrum News/David Ledford)
PUBLIC SAFETY
PUBLIC SAFETY

Dover-Foxcroft Fire Department and Northern Light Mayo Hospital to partner for EMS coverage

The Dover-Foxcroft Fire Department and Northern Light Mayo Hospital will be teaming up on emergency medical service coverage.

Maine1 week ago
NEWS
(File)
NEWS
NEWS

New nonprofit aims to make up for losses of federal farm subsidies

The nonprofit just secured a $99,000 award.

Maine1 week ago
NEWS
York County Commissioners have secured a $100,000 annual budget to keep the York County Food Pantry operational. (Spectrum News/Sean Murphy)
NEWS
NEWS

York County to fund operation of Alfred food pantry

The county has set up an annual budget of $100,000.

Maine1 week ago
CRIME
Police vehicle flashing lights. (Jason Deckman/Getty Images)
CRIME
CRIME

Officials: Arrest made in 2024 killing of Lewiston teen

Sahal Muridi was shot to death in July 2024, officials said.

Maine1 week ago
PUBLIC SAFETY
(South Portland Police Department)
PUBLIC SAFETY
PUBLIC SAFETY

Officials: Police search for 3 suspects after South Portland bank robbery, assault

Police said the suspects threatened a technician who had arrived to repair an ATM.

Maine1 week ago
PUBLIC SAFETY
File
PUBLIC SAFETY
PUBLIC SAFETY

Canadian man dies after boat runs aground on Maine island, according to state officials

A New Hampshire couple on the boat survived, officials said.

Maine1 week ago
WEATHER
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WEATHER
WEATHER

The rare July 2017 tornado outbreak in Maine

Five tornadoes touched down across the state, causing damage on this day eight years ago.

Maine1 week ago
SPORTS
Boston Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu celebrates after his inside-the-park home run off Cincinnati Reds pitcher Joe LaSorsa during the fifth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, Monday, June 30, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
SPORTS
SPORTS

Abreu hits grand slam and inside-the-park homer and lifts the Red Sox over the Reds 13-6

Wilyer Abreu hit a grand slam and an inside-the-park solo home run for Boston, Trevor Story hit a three-run homer in the first inning.

Maine1 week ago
SPORTS
Dallas Mavericks' Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft, speaks during an NBA basketball press conference at the team's practice facility, Friday, June 27, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
SPORTS
SPORTS

Cooper Flagg looks comfortable in new home as No. 1 pick gets introduced in Dallas

Expectations will be to win, and Flagg has no problem with that.

Maine2 weeks ago
SPORTS
(AP Photo/Charles Krupa, file)
SPORTS
SPORTS

Red Sox enter matchup with the Blue Jays on losing streak

The Boston Red Sox look to stop a six-game skid when they play the Toronto Blue Jays.

Maine2 weeks ago
TRAFFIC & TRANSIT
Members of the Maine DOT, project contractors and local representatives open the I-395 connector with a ribbon-cutting Friday. (Spectrum News/David Ledford)
TRAFFIC & TRANSIT
TRAFFIC & TRANSIT

$107 million roadway connecting I-395 and Route 9 opens to traffic

Members of the Maine DOT, project contractors and local representatives opened the connector with a ribbon-cutting Friday morning.

Maine2 weeks ago
HEALTH
The National Alliance on Mental Illness is raising concerns about the discontinuation of a suicide hotline dedicated to helping LGBTQ+ youth. (Spectrum News/Susan Cover)
HEALTH
HEALTH

Specialized suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ to end in July

Maine suicide prevention expert says LGBTQ+ hotline an important part of saving lives. The federal government says it no longer has funding for it.

Maine2 weeks ago
POLITICS
Rep. Laurel Libby (R-Auburn) will once again be allowed to speak and vote on the House floor when the Legislature reconvenes. (Spectrum News file photo)
POLITICS
POLITICS

Maine House votes to restore Libby’s voting and speaking rights following censure

Rep. Laurel Libby (R-Auburn) was censured in February after posting images of a transgender athlete on social media.

Maine2 weeks ago
POLITICS
Protesters in Augusta show their opposition to proposed federal cuts in April. (Spectrum News file photo)
POLITICS
POLITICS

New poll shows majority of Mainers oppose Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’

When asked about how Trump is handling the job of president, 60% of Mainers disapprove and 40% approve.

Maine2 weeks ago
SPORTS
Cooper Flagg, right, poses for a photo with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected first overall by the Dallas Mavericks In the first round of the NBA basketball draft, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
SPORTS
SPORTS

Cooper Flagg the new Maine man for the Mavericks as the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft

The Mavericks took the Duke forward, selecting the 18-year-old who was the college player of the year in his lone season.

Maine2 weeks ago
SPORTS
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Richard Fitts delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)
SPORTS
SPORTS

Kikuchi strikes out season-high 12 as the Angels beat Red Sox 5-2 to complete 3-game sweep

Boston had a chance to extend its lead in the first, but Kikuchi got Ceddanne Rafaela to ground out to second with runners on second and third.

Maine2 weeks ago
POLITICS
The Maine House debated, but failed to override, a veto of a tribal rights bill. (Spectrum News/Susan Cover)
POLITICS
POLITICS

Maine Legislature sustains five vetoes from Gov. Janet Mills

The House debated a bill to protect tribal lands from eminent domain but failed to override the veto.

Maine2 weeks ago
POLITICS
 Lawmakers will return to the State House Wednesday for what could be the final day of the legislative session. (Spectrum News file photo)
POLITICS
POLITICS

Mills vetoes four bills so far, including one on farm worker rights in Maine

Among the bills is a measure to allow agricultural employees to discuss pay and working conditions with other workers.

Maine2 weeks ago
SPORTS
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora, left, argues with umpire Alan Porter, front right, as umpire Jim Wolf, back right, looks on after he was ejected in the fifth inning during a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Monday, June 23, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)
SPORTS
SPORTS

Angels score 4 runs in 8th inning for 9-5 win over Red Sox

Zach Neto hit a leadoff homer and rookie Christian Moore had a tiebreaking sacrifice fly that sent the Angels past the Red Sox 9-5.

Maine2 weeks ago
POLITICS
Lucy Hochschartner of Maine Conservation Voters talks about clean energy tax credits Monday in Bangor. (Spectrum News/Susan Cover)
POLITICS
POLITICS

Maine clean energy advocates warn of potential federal cuts to tax credits

Maine Conservation Voters and labor officials say costs will go up and jobs will dry up if the tax credits are cut.

Maine2 weeks ago
PUBLIC SAFETY
File
PUBLIC SAFETY
PUBLIC SAFETY

Body of Milbridge clammer missing since May finally recovered, officials say

The body of Alton Wallace was recovered Foster Island in Narraguagus Bay on Saturday, according to the Department of Marine Resources.

Maine3 weeks ago
HOUSING
Larissa Crockett, executive director of the Neighborhood Housing Trust, stands on a site off Beechwood Avenue in Kennebunkport where the trust will build six new homes to be marketed to people making less than $110,000 a year. (Spectrum News/Sean Murphy)
HOUSING
HOUSING

Kennebunkport to break ground on new workforce housing

Housing will be sold to people making less than $110,000 a year.

Maine3 weeks ago
NEWS
Bangor Administrative and Communications Manager David Warren stands in front of the new City Clerk and Treasury security glass. (Spectrum News/David Ledford)
NEWS
NEWS

Bangor City Hall in final phase of nearly $10M renovation project

After a year-and-a-half of construction and nearly $10 million in renovations, Bangor’s City Hall will soon reopen to the public.

Maine3 weeks ago
HUMAN INTEREST
Kelly Kingsbury of Nobleboro shows off the strawberries she will use for jam on Friday. (Spectrum News/Susan Cover)
HUMAN INTEREST
HUMAN INTEREST

Just in time for summer, local Maine farms now open for ‘you pick’ strawberry season

Before you head out, be sure to check your local farm’s social media page to be sure they are open that day.

Maine3 weeks ago
PUBLIC SAFETY
A sign warns visitors to Gooch's Beach in Kennebunk to stay out of the water Friday. The warning comes from a fuel spill that happened after a boat collision Thursday afternoon. (Spectrum News/Sean Murphy)
PUBLIC SAFETY
PUBLIC SAFETY

Kennebunk beaches under no swim order after boat crash

Two vessels collided offshore Thursday afternoon.

Maine3 weeks ago
POLITICS
Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy speaks during a news conference to provide a status update on Newark Liberty International Airport at the Department of Transportation in Washington, Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
POLITICS
POLITICS

Judge rules Trump administration can't require states like Maine to help on immigration to get transport money

Twenty states including Maine sued, saying Secretary Duffy threatened to cut off funding for refusing to comply with Trump's immigration agenda.

Maine3 weeks ago
ENVIRONMENT
The Sprague River winds through a salt marsh at the Bates-Morse Mountain Conservation Area in Phippsburg. The Maine Department of Marine Resources is suing the federal government over the loss of a $9 million grant. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
ENVIRONMENT
ENVIRONMENT

Maine alleges retaliation in suit over loss of salt marsh funds

The state says it is being punished for its policy on transgender athletes, but the feds say it’s about streamlining government.

Maine3 weeks ago
EDUCATION
(Getty Images)
EDUCATION
EDUCATION

New national data ranks Maine low in childhood education

Maine ranked 41st in the nation on education overall.

Maine3 weeks ago
POLITICS
Votes will begin soon at the State House on a new proposed budget. (Spectrum News file photo)
POLITICS
POLITICS

House and Senate votes expected soon on new Maine state budget

Democrats say it provides funds for needed services, but Republicans won’t support it because of tax increases.

Maine3 weeks ago
PUBLIC SAFETY
File
PUBLIC SAFETY
PUBLIC SAFETY

Wardens searching for witnesses to fatal Maine canoe incident

Witnesses in the other canoes had left the scene by the time game wardens and the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office arrived, officials said.

Maine3 weeks ago
POLITICS
The Maine Senate voted Monday to reject another round of bills seeking to ban transgender girls from female sports. (Spectrum News/Susan Cover)
POLITICS
POLITICS

Another bill to prevent transgender girls from sports participation voted down in Maine Senate

While one bill is still technically alive, it’s unlikely to pass given previous votes.

Maine3 weeks ago
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