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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 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, 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
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
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...

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...

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...

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...

Young Palestinians, Israelis share their pain and hopes
MANCHESTER – In a time of war, hatred and locked-in political positions, it was a chance to listen to stories of human suffering and resilience from five young Palestinians and Israelis. “Voices from a War Zone: Five Young Palestinians and...

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
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
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)
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 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
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...

Small airline with service in Maine under fire for entering contract with ICE
Avelo recently started offering nonstop flights from Portland to New Haven, Connecticut, making the airline eligible for PWM incentives. Avelo Airlines recently launched service out of the Portland International Jetport and receives incentives...

High schoolers learn the trade of lobstering in summer apprenticeship
If you're considering a new career, some students in Maine may have an idea for you. They are hauling in lobster, and they haven't even graduated from high school yet. These young women are all going to be seniors in high school in the fall and...

Stunning July 4th forecast for Maine
PORTLAND (WGME)--- July 4th is looking absolutely stunning in Maine with low humidity, sunny skies, and warm temperatures. Heat and humidity will then build through the weekend and into early next week. July 4th will be beautiful. Highs will be in...

Milkweed and Grief
by Jonathan Reisman I have been a widower for 18 months, and it sucks. Grief, tears, sweet memories, and regrets ebb and flow. Forty-plus years after we moved into an unfinished home on Cathance Lake in Cooper, the house and grounds reverberate...

Portland, Maine’s Top 20 Must-Try Restaurants According to Diners
One of the best ways to enjoy a weekend or day off is to travel this great state of ours to enjoy a delicious meal. My wife and I love scouring the state, following suggestions from reviews, articles, tips, or social media posts—whatever grabs our...