Second Major Fire in Two Years Reported at Orrington Waste PlantSecond Major Fire in Two Years Reported at Orrington Waste PlantA large fire broke out overnight at a trash facility in Orrington, sending heavy smoke into the air and drawing crews from multiple communities.Matt JamesMatt James
Maine School District Creates AI Handbook for StudentsMaine School District Creates AI Handbook for StudentsIf you've got a kid in the Gorham school system, they might be coming home this summer with some light reading.Matt JamesMatt James
Maine Restaurant Icon Wins One of the Food World’s Biggest HonorsMaine Restaurant Icon Wins One of the Food World’s Biggest HonorsPortland’s nationally recognized food scene has another major reason to celebrate.Matt JamesMatt James
Auburn Approves Ordinance Targeting Dirty Needles in Public SpaceAuburn Approves Ordinance Targeting Dirty Needles in Public SpaceAuburn city leaders have approved a new ordinance aimed at reducing the number of discarded needles in public spaces.Matt JamesMatt James
Maine Family Members Plead Guilty in Child Abuse Death CaseMaine Family Members Plead Guilty in Child Abuse Death CaseTwo family members have pleaded guilty in connection with the death of 10-year-old Braxtyn Smith of BangorMatt JamesMatt James
Body of Missing Maine Boater Recovered From Rockland LakeBody of Missing Maine Boater Recovered From Rockland LakeA tragic search on Chickawaukie Lake in Rockland ended late Sunday night after the body of a missing Maine man was recovered from the water.Matt JamesMatt James
Maine Launches Slow Down, We Walk Here Pedestrian Safety CampaignMaine Launches Slow Down, We Walk Here Pedestrian Safety CampaignA new campaign in Maine is reminding drivers of a simple but important message: slow down, people walk here.Matt JamesMatt James
Support Local Firefighters at This Windsor, Maine FundraiserSupport Local Firefighters at This Windsor, Maine FundraiserThe Windsor Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a fun night of prizes, food, and community support with its “Take It or Leave It” Game Show fundraiser.Matt JamesMatt James
Young Black Bear Swims Across River From New Hampshire Into MaineYoung Black Bear Swims Across River From New Hampshire Into MaineA young black bear apparently decided to take the scenic route into Maine over the weekend by swimming across the Piscataqua River.Matt JamesMatt James
Maine Man Gets Prison Time After Cruise Ship AssaultMaine Man Gets Prison Time After Cruise Ship AssaultA Brewer man will spend a year behind bars after federal prosecutors say he assaulted his girlfriend while the two were on an international cruise.Matt JamesMatt James
Ranked-Choice Count Could Decide Maine Republican Governor RaceRanked-Choice Count Could Decide Maine Republican Governor RaceBobby Charles has what appears to be a strong lead in Maine’s Republican gubernatorial primary,Matt JamesMatt James
Confused Groundhog Sparks Fire Department Response in AuburnConfused Groundhog Sparks Fire Department Response in AuburnA groundhog in Auburn is being blamed for setting off a fire alarm, and this might be one of the most unexpected emergency calls of the year.Matt JamesMatt James
Maine Allergy Sufferers Could Be in for a Rough WeekMaine Allergy Sufferers Could Be in for a Rough WeekMainers dealing with seasonal allergies may want to keep the tissues and allergy meds close this week.Matt JamesMatt James
Deputies Shoot Maine Man Who Allegedly Threatened Them With SwordDeputies Shoot Maine Man Who Allegedly Threatened Them With SwordA Maine man is recovering after authorities say he was shot by deputies during an attempted arrest in Washington County.Matt JamesMatt James
Maine Road Projects at Risk as DOT Faces $130 Million Funding GapMaine Road Projects at Risk as DOT Faces $130 Million Funding GapSeveral road construction projects across Maine could be delayed or cut if the Maine Department of Transportation cannot close a major funding gap.Matt JamesMatt James
Theater at Monmouth Cancels 2026 Summer Season Due to FinancesTheater at Monmouth Cancels 2026 Summer Season Due to FinancesA longtime Maine theater institution will not present a summer season in 2026.Matt JamesMatt James