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3 men on the run after armed Maine ATM robbery

Bangor Daily News - Maine · July 1, 2025

Three men are on the run after an armed ATM robbery in South Portland on Monday morning. The victim was working on a Bank of America ATM off Philbrook Avenue about 10 a.m. when three men punched and threatened to shoot him if he didn’t open the...

Maine’s Laurel Libby, Censured Over Trans Sports Policy, Gets Last Laugh: ‘I Have Never Apologized’

Daily Wire · June 25, 2025

Maine state Rep. Laurel Libby (R) on Wednesday finally had her voice restored after state Democrats censured the Republican for a post calling out the state’s unpopular transgender sports policy. Libby announced on X that state Democrats passed a...

Maine Democrats decline to hear Janet Mills-backed ‘red flag’ alternative

Bangor Daily News - Maine · June 25, 2025

AUGUSTA, Maine — Top Democratic lawmakers declined Wednesday to hold an 11th-hour meeting to advance a Republican bill endorsed by Gov. Janet Mills that is meant to compete with the “red flag” referendum going before Maine voters in November. Rep....

Maine Rep. Laurel Libby officially has speaking rights restored after controversial trans athlete censure

Fox News ·

Maine state Rep. Laurel Libby spoke to Fox News Digital about her appeal to the Supreme Court, and the social media post that identified a trans athlete. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Maine state representative Laurel Libby had her...

Maine’s Cooper Flagg Makes History As NBA’s Top Draft Pick [PHOTOS]

92.9 The Ticket - Maine · June 26, 2025

June 25th will be a day that Cooper Flagg, the Flagg Family and the State of Maine will remember as he was selected #1 by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2025 NBA Draft! But that was just the icing on the proverbial cake! On June 22nd, he visited the...

Police: ATM technician threatened in alleged armed robbery in South Portland

News Center Maine · June 30, 2025

Investigators believe the three suspects may have been waiting nearby to ambush the technician called in to fix the ATM they apparently broke. SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — South Portland police are searching for three people in an apparent armed...

Maine Legislature considers more than 100 bills and governor's vetoes on Wednesday

News Center Maine · June 26, 2025

None of the governor's five vetoes this legislative session were overturned by lawmakers. AUGUSTA, Maine — More than 100 bills were still on the table to potentially become law as lawmakers reconvened in the House and Senate Wednesday. Several...

DOJ arrests man from Lewiston for alleged fraud scheme

WABI - Maine · June 30, 2025

LEWISTON, Maine (WABI) - A Lewiston man has been charged with identity theft and fraud in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud Medicaid. The Department of Justice said 36-year-old Joseph Dobie used another person’s identity to obtain SNAP...

From Newport to the Next Level: Maine Hoopers Inspired by Cooper Flagg’s Rise

WMTW 8 - Maine · July 1, 2025

PORTLAND, Maine — At 6-foot-4, Brennen White tosses it off the backboard for some pretty dazzling dunks.Not too bad, for a 14-year-old.The young hoopster is even drawing comparisons to a young Cooper Flagg — and around his hometown of Newport,...

Maine Democrats Finally Allow State Rep. Laurel Libby to Vote and Speak on Behalf of Constituents

Townhall · June 25, 2025

Earlier this year, state Rep. Laurel Libby (R-ME) was censured by Maine Speaker Ryan Fecteau, a Democrat, for daring to stand up for girls having to compete against boys. The state representative sued, facing appeals courts and even the U.S....

Maine Murder Victims’ Memorial to be rededicated Sunday

Bangor Daily News - Maine · June 25, 2025

AUGUSTA — The Maine Murder Victims’ Memorial Monument will be rededicated at the annual ceremony which will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 29 at the site located on property of the Holy Family Cemetery, Townsend Road in Augusta. This year,...

Maine to South Carolina: Coastal states hit 100 degrees or higher

WPDE 15 - South Carolina ·

NEW YORK (AP) — A record-smashing heat wave broiled the U.S. East for another day Wednesday, even as thermometers were forecast to soon plunge by as many as 30 degrees in the same areas. The day's heat wasn't expected to be as intense as Tuesday,...

Higher ed is big business in Maine, but it’s also in constant motion

Mainebiz - Oregon ·

Maine has seen major changes in the world of higher education in recent years and even months. For our cover story, Deputy Editor Renee Cordes looks at the new medical school building at the University of New England’s Portland campus. This...

Maine lawmakers choose not to fund any sexual assault kit reforms

WMTW 8 - Maine · June 25, 2025

For the second year in a row, efforts to create a statewide tracking system for sexual assault kits in Maine, have failed. That means that Maine will remain the only state in the U.S. that's yet to enact any recommended rape kit reforms. Two...

Maine cancer patient says CMMC cyberattack disrupted vital treatment

News Center Maine · June 25, 2025

A Central Maine man undergoing radiation for prostate cancer says a recent hospital system outage caused by a cyberattack delayed his care and left him in the dark. LEWISTON, Maine — When Rick McVey began radiation treatments for prostate cancer...

Why Portland, Maine Is the Perfect Long Weekend Escape

Go World Travel Magazine - Colorado · June 30, 2025

Boats along the pier in Portland, Maine. Photo by iStock Coastal Maine has long been one of my favorite destinations. Its stunning natural beauty, laid-back vibes, quirky small towns, and rich maritime culture make it unique. Portland, Maine, with...

Maine’s Cooper Flagg went No. 1 in the NBA Draft before the Celtics took a Spanish wing 28th. Here’s how the first round unfolded.

The Boston Globe - Massachusetts ·

Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Five things to know about Celtics first-round draft pick Hugo González — 12:30 a.m. By Matty Wasserman After a busy week of trade...

Maine experts offer tips to protect your pet in the heat

WGME - Maine ·

PORTLAND (WGME) – Officials are reminding Mainers of the best ways to keep their pets safe in the heat. Some of the best things owners can do is keep their furry friends inside, in front of the A/C, whether it's a cat or dog. Hydration is also...

ATM technician assaulted during armed robbery at Bank of America location near Maine Mall

WABI - Maine · June 30, 2025

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (WMTW) - The South Portland Police Department is searching for three suspects in connection with an armed bank robbery that happened at the Bank of America location near the Maine Mall. Police said they were dispatched to 425...

New legislation charts Maine’s pathway to 100 percent clean energy by 2040

News Center Maine · June 30, 2025

Maine’s current renewable energy policies saved ratepayers $21.5 million between 2011 and 2022, according to testimony from the state. AUGUSTA, Maine — Legislation signed by Gov. Janet Mills this month codifies and fast-tracks Maine’s transition...