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9 hours ago

Person Rescued After Falling Through Ice in Winthrop

Police say the outcome could have been different without community support and proper training.

9 hours ago

Police Subdue Man Waving Gun in Farmington Walmart Parking Lot

The incident took place just after 9:30 am Thursday.

10 hours ago

$519 million supplemental budget heads to governor’s desk after passage in Maine Legislature

The governor's $519 million supplemental budget has passed and is now headed to her desk to be signed.

11 hours ago

Portland police arrest man for 2017 killing

Portland police have arrested a man in connection with the 2017 killing of Sunao "Tom" Yamada.

11 hours ago

Candidate for governor Jim Libby drops out of race after failing to qualify for clean election funding

Republican candidate for governor and State Sen. Jim Libby is dropping out of the race after failing to qualify for public campaign funding.

1 day ago

South Berwick Suspect Arrested After Hours-Long Manhunt

Officers say they were called to a domestic disturbance on Warren Pond Road.

1 day ago

Two Woman Arrested at York County Home Where Original Suspect Was Not Located

Deputies say they went to a home on South Waterboro Road in search of a woman wanted for theft.

2 days ago

Victim in fatal fire in Penobscot County identified

Investigators have identified the victim who died in a fire in the town of Winn.

2 days ago

Bail denied for Eliot Cutler after multiple violations of release conditions

A judge has denied Eliot Cutler's attempt to amend his bail conditions.

2 days ago

Portland Mayor Dion Not a Fan of New Empty Storefront Ordinance

There are currently the almost 40 ground floor vacant spaces in the downtown area.

2 days ago

Gas Tops $4 in Maine as President Announces 2 Week Ceasefire in Iran

The cost of gas has risen more than a dollar since the start of the war

2 days ago

Massive Dredging Project Completed in Portland Harbor

The effort to clear more than 40 marine sites along Portland's waterfront began in December.

3 days ago

Lawsuit filed by sister of Lewiston mass shooting victim says tragedy was preventable

The sister of one of the victims killed in the Lewiston mass shooting is suing the U.S. government and claiming the tragedy could have been prevented.

3 days ago

Lisbon crash sends 2 to the hospital with serious injuries

Two people suffered serious injuries in a crash in Lisbon.

3 days ago

Maine Secretary of State seeking feedback for transgender ballot question

Mainers will have a chance to share their feedback for the wording of a ballot question about transgender athletes.

3 days ago

Bill that prevents collection agencies from garnishing wages for Mainers with medical debt to become law

Gov. Janet Mills has signed a bill into law that bans liens on homes and wage garnishments for people with medical debt.

3 days ago

New Report Shows Gun Make Up 92% of Suicide Deaths in Maine

The report also finds Maine’s suicide rate is higher than the national average.

3 days ago

Maine House Rejects Merger of Capitol Police with State Police

It is opposed by the union for Capitol Police.

4 days ago

Maine’s highest court says bill to expand ranked choice voting violates Maine Constitution

The Maine Supreme Court ruled unanimously Monday that an expansion of ranked choice voting would violate the state constitution.

4 days ago

Maine lawmakers rebuke Trump’s Easter Sunday social media post threatening Iran

Maine Democratic Congresswoman Chellie Pingree says it's time to invoke the 25th amendment after a post by President Trump on Easter Sunday.

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The Masters got started beneath whispy white clouds and a bright blue spring sky Thursday when Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson once again struck the ceremonial tee shots down the first fairway at Augusta National.