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New Maine ticket law sparks controversy over price caps
Supporters argue that the law curbs resale price gouging, while critics contend that it limits consumer choice and encourages black market activity. MAINE, USA — Maine has a new law on the books that lawmakers say is a first-of-its-kind effort to...

Child care center in southern Maine to permanently close at end of month
A child care center in Saco announced Monday that it will be closing permanently after operating in the southern Maine community for 15 years.Leap N Learn Childcare said that it decided to shut its doors, effective July 31, after "careful...

Maine man critically injured in motorcycle crash
A Maine man was critically injured in a motorcycle crash on Saturday night. Shortly after 7 p.m. on Saturday, Maine State Police said they responded to a motorcycle crash on the northbound on-ramp to Interstate 95 in Fairfield. When they arrived,...

Laurel Libby and Maine agree lawsuit over identifying transgender student is now moot
PORTLAND, Maine — Attorneys for the state of Maine and a conservative lawmaker who identified a transgender teen student athlete online now agree that the lawmaker’s appeal over her loss of voting rights for her post is now moot. Republican state...

Portland Sea Dogs step up to the plate with new $10M clubhouse
Behind the left-field line at the home of the Portland Sea Dogs stands a two-story building that most baseball fans may never notice or set foot inside. Painted dark green to sync with the 31-year-old ballpark, the two-story structure with a...

Marine patrol searching Kennebec River for Maine man who tried to save dog
The Maine Marine Patrol is searching for a man who went missing after a fishing trip last Sunday. Robert Stolt, 22 of Augusta, had been fishing on the Kennebec River Sunday when one of his dogs leaped from the boat and went overboard, News Center...

Three people displaced in fire at Portland home
PORTLAND, Maine — A fire Monday morning displaced three people from a home on Ruby Lane, according to the Portland Fire Department. Crews were dispatched at 7:33 a.m. to 28 Ruby Lane following a report of a building fire, reported initially to be...

The Best Date Night Spot in Maine Was a Shock to Me
We are fortunate to live in a place that has so much to offer in the way of entertainment. We've got beaches, places to hike, places to bike, scenic roads for driving, plenty of party bars, and some of the best restaurants in all of New England....

Search resumes for Augusta man missing in Kennebec River near Bath
Crews resumed searching Monday for a 22-year-old Augusta man who went missing while trying to rescue his dog from the Kennebec River near Bath. BATH, Maine — The Maine Marine Patrol resumed searching Monday for a 22-year-old Augusta man who went...

Adult, child escape injury after fire sparks in Portland home
PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- An adult and a child got out safely after a fire sparked at a home in Portland on Monday morning. Portland Fire Chief Chad Johnston says crews found a fire in a basement electrical panel at a home on Ruby Lane off Allen...

Crews search for man who wound up in Maine river while trying to rescue his dog
Maine Marine Patrol officials say crews continue to search the Kennebec River for an Augusta man who went missing while he tried to rescue his dog from the water.Robert Stolt, 22, was fishing on Sunday when his dog jumped from his 23-foot boat...

New book unveils tale of circus ship disaster in Maine's Penobscot Bay
It's a part of Maine maritime history that is unknown to many. In October 1836, a ship headed from New Brunswick to Portland filled with circus animals caught fire and sank. A new book called “The Wreck of the Circus Ship Royal Tar” has been...

ICE arrests in Maine are up 50 percent since Trump took office, according to new data
ICE has arrested about 100 people in Maine since Trump took office, according to statistics released by the Deportation Data Project that shine new light on the agency’s operations. That’s a roughly 50 percent increase in the average daily arrest...

WATCH: Patrick Dempsey enjoys Portland Hearts of Pine match
The Hollywood actor was spotted partaking in the local tradition of pregame oysters while attending the Hearts of Pine's contest at Fitzpatrick Stadium WHAT HAPPENED Patrick Dempsey attended the Portland Hearts of Pine match against South Georgia...

Limitless Wrestling Returns to Hermon, Maine This Month
Maine’s largest independent wrestling promotion is bringing its show back to this part of the state, leading up to their biggest event of the year! Pro wrestling is the perfect blend of athleticism, sports, entertainment, music, and...

Which of These 7 Maine Summer Cruises Matches Your Vibe?
Summer in Maine hits different. The sun's out, the breeze smells like salt, fried clams, fries drenched in vinegar, and you’re ready to do something on the water that doesn’t involve screaming kids or 5ft long jellyfish. Enter: the cruise life....

2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Other Services (except Public Administration) industry across Portland Maine News publication area
Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/ In...
ICE arrests in Maine are up 50% since Trump took office, according to new data
ICE has arrested about 100 people in Maine since Trump took office, according to statistics released by the Deportation Data Project that shine new light on the agency's operations. That's a roughly 50% increase in the average daily arrest rate,...

71-Year-Old Pro Wrestler Making Return to Ring in Lewiston, Maine
It ain't over 'til it's over. That phrase once uttered by baseball legend Yogi Berra has been used across sports for decades. Even when you think the finish line has been reached, that isn't necessarily true. For the men and women in the world of...

3 injured after malfunction occurs during fireworks show at Maine ski resort
Local News By John Waller July 7, 2025 | 11:56 AM 1 minute to read Share Close Send this article to your social connections. Share Send this article to your social connections. Three workers putting on a fireworks show at a Maine ski resort for...