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Man’s Body Pulled From Kennebec River Amid Search For 22-Year-Old

Man’s Body Pulled From Kennebec River Amid Search For 22-Year-Old

Sad update out of the Kennebec River this week. Maine Marine Patrol says a man’s body was found Wednesday evening near Woods Island, not far from Bath, during the search for a missing local fisherman. According to WGME, the body was discovered...

Maine nurses protest health care cuts as Senate advances GOP budget bill

Maine nurses protest health care cuts as Senate advances GOP budget bill

Nurses from across Maine gathered outside Sen. Susan Collins’ Portland office Tuesday to protest the extensive health care cuts included in President Donald Trump’s budget proposal. The U.S. Senate passed the bill in the same moment the rally was...

Portland launches new initiatives to address safety concerns in Monument Square

Portland launches new initiatives to address safety concerns in Monument Square

On July 1, the nonprofit Portland Downtown began deploying ambassadors to engage with the community and keep the area clean. PORTLAND, Maine — After months of growing concern from business owners in Monument Square, the City of Portland and...

Maine man accused of obtaining SNAP, Medicaid benefits with stolen identity

Maine man accused of obtaining SNAP, Medicaid benefits with stolen identity

Federal prosecutors say a Maine man used another person's identity to fraudulently obtain Medicaid and Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.Joseph Dobie, 36, of Lewiston, was charged by complaint with aggravated identity...

Maine's Total Weather is tracking isolated thunderstorms this afternoon

Maine's Total Weather is tracking isolated thunderstorms this afternoon

Maine's Total Weather is tracking isolated thunderstorms this afternoon Tracking the developing conditions hour by hour THIS AFTERNOON...MOSTLY CLOUDY EARLY, THEN BECOMING PARTLY SUNNY. AREAS OF FOG EARLY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND...

Maine man wins 'Jeopardy!' and joins wife as show champion

Maine man wins 'Jeopardy!' and joins wife as show champion

A Maine man who is making his "Jeopardy!" debut is now a champion of the show, sharing a title that his wife won a few years ago.Jason Singer, of Portland, is a former reporter and editor at the Portland Press Herald who appeared on Tuesday's...

Maine among states suing Trump administration over K-12 mental health funding cuts

Maine among states suing Trump administration over K-12 mental health funding cuts

Maine among states suing Trump administration over cuts to K-12 mental health funding Updated: 12:38 PM EDT Jul 1, 2025 Editorial Standards ⓘ Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey announced Tuesday that he joined a coalition of attorneys general from...

Lewiston man charged with murder in connection with 2024 teen homicide

Lewiston man charged with murder in connection with 2024 teen homicide

LEWISTON, Maine — A Lewiston man has been arrested and charged in connection with the 2024 shooting death of a 17-year-old, Maine State Police announced Monday. Lewiston police responded to the scene around 10:30 p.m. and discovered Muridi dead on...

Maine Veterans Honored with Emotional Water Salute at Jetport

Maine Veterans Honored with Emotional Water Salute at Jetport

If you were traveling at Portland Jetport recently, you probably witnessed something magical and moving. Much more moving then just a routine arrival. It was a moment of deep gratitude. According to WGME, a plane carrying Maine veterans returned...

Maine police department apologizes for sharing AI-altered photo of seized drugs

Maine police department apologizes for sharing AI-altered photo of seized drugs

Westbrook Police Department apologizes for sharing AI-altered photo of seized drugs "It was never our intent to alter the image of the evidence," police said in a statement. Updated: 3:20 PM EDT Jul 1, 2025 Editorial Standards ⓘ A police...

Maine Man Arrested in Minnesota for a 2024 Lewiston Murder

Maine Man Arrested in Minnesota for a 2024 Lewiston Murder

A Maine man was arrested in Minnesota and charged with murder for the shooting death of a teenager nearly a year ago. Maine Man is Charged with Murder for the Death of a 17-Year-Old in Lewiston Nasib Aden, 23, of Lewiston, is charged with murder...

It’s the 4th! Your Fireworks Guide For Tonight Across Maine

It’s the 4th! Your Fireworks Guide For Tonight Across Maine

The 4th of July is back, and everyone in Maine is ready to enjoy the celebration! With a decent forecast across the state and a 3-day weekend here, we are all ready to be with friends and family, have a day of sun, BBQ, and games, then head out...

Stephen King Refused To Let Jon Peters Adapt His Work

Stephen King Refused To Let Jon Peters Adapt His Work

Summary Stephen King refused to let Jon Peters adapt his work, saying the producer "makes me nervous." Jon Peters produced numerous hits (Batman, A Star Is Born) and flops (Wild Wild West, Caddyshack II), prioritizing profit. Kevin Smith's...

I'm Worried About Stephen King's The Stand Being One Movie, But Two Important Decisions Could Make It A Classic

I'm Worried About Stephen King's The Stand Being One Movie, But Two Important Decisions Could Make It A Classic

Summary The Stand adaptation into a single movie may be overly ambitious due to its length. Doug Liman's movie adaptation success depends on casting Tom Cruise as Randall Flagg. Stephen King favored the 2020 TV mini-series of The Stand despite...

New Indian restaurant coming to Bangor this fall

New Indian restaurant coming to Bangor this fall

A new restaurant slated to open downtown in September hopes to “bring some spice up to Bangor,” according to a restaurateur who’s helping with its opening. Rasa Indian Cuisine will be located at 175 Exchange St. between York and Hancock streets,...

'At Your Own Risk' Stephen King Gets Really Honest About Having So Many Books Adapted For Film And TV (Including The Institute)

'At Your Own Risk' Stephen King Gets Really Honest About Having So Many Books Adapted For Film And TV (Including The Institute)

Summary King approves of adaptations that stick close to his original story. 2025 will see the release of numerous King adaptations in TV and film. The Institute TV series has received positive feedback from King himself. While many authors have...

Maine developer of affordable, energy-efficient homes will ramp up

Maine developer of affordable, energy-efficient homes will ramp up

Zero Energy Homes — a startup looking to show how modular construction combined with “net zero energy” principles can be priced for the affordable housing market — is almost finished building its single-family demonstration home in Searsport and...

Maine police department apologizes for sharing AI-altered photo of seized drugs

Maine police department apologizes for sharing AI-altered photo of seized drugs

Westbrook Police Department apologizes for sharing AI-altered photo of seized drugs "It was never our intent to alter the image of the evidence," police said in a statement. Updated: 3:13 PM EDT Jul 1, 2025 Editorial Standards ⓘ A police...

Fourth of July: Check out these celebrations across Maine

Fourth of July: Check out these celebrations across Maine

Towns across the state will celebrate Independence Day with parades, concerts, craft fairs, road races, fireworks, and more. MAINE, USA — Mainers, check out this list of Fourth of July celebrations across the state for 2025, including festivals...

June 2025 was the planet’s third-warmest on record

June 2025 was the planet’s third-warmest on record

June 2025 was Earth’s third-warmest June in analyses of global weather data going back to 1850, NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information, or NCEI, reported July 10. NASA and the European Copernicus Climate Change Service also rated...

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