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Woman killed in Hermon crash

HERMON, ME — A woman died in a single-vehicle crash on Billings Road near Bryant Road on Nov. 9, 2026. The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the crash at approximately 8:45 p.m. Deputies determined there were four occupants in the vehicle. A 37-year-old woman was found deceased...

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Bangor Daily News

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Penobscot County deputy dropped off homeless man in Bangor days before alleged crime spree

The case is an example of how police bring homeless people from nearby towns to Bangor, even if they have no plan for where to go when they get here.

Bangor, ME · 1d

The Spun

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Map Shows 20 Inches of Snow, 40 mph Winds Arriving This Weekend

The Northeast could be facing some heavy snow this weekend.

Massachusetts · 2d
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culturalcreatives.org

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6 Historic Maine Blizzards That People Who Lived Through Them May Never Forget

A Maine blizzard can be remembered by the journey that never happened: a canceled flight, a road hidden by drifting snow, or a long wait for the driveway to become usable again. Snowfall totals explain only part of that experience. Wind and visibility can make a modest-looking distance impossible to travel.

Maine · 1d
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6 Things Mainers Do When It’s Dark by 4 O’Clock

The sun sets at 4:19 p.m. today, and it’s only going to get darker from here. Mainers have learned to put those long evenings to use. Here’s what Mainers do when it’s dark by 4 o’clock. Sunset Times, City by City. In Portland, the sun sets...

Maine · 1d

WGME

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Maine mother charged in baby's overdose case arrested again on new drug charges

EDDINGTON, Maine (WGME) — A Maine woman out on bail in connection with her 9-month-old daughter's drug overdose in Eddington has been arrested again and is facing new charges. On Wednesday, the Penobscot County Sheriff's Office announced 36-year-old Brittany Wood of Eddington was wanted on an active arrest warrant...

Eddington, ME · 1d

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Federal ruling says Central Maine Power owes customers significant refund

PORTLAND (WGME) -- A significant refund is coming to all Central Maine Power customers. A federal ruling found New England power companies were making too much profit on their transmission lines. For CMP though, the refunds come as the company is already looking for a rate increase to pay for...

Maine · 19h

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Chick-fil-A to open 3 new restaurants in Maine

BIDDEFORD, Maine (WABI) - Chick-fil-A will open three new restaurants in Maine, adding an estimated 300 jobs, the company said. The chain plans to open locations in Biddeford, South Portland, and Auburn in early 2027. Right now, Chick-fil-A has locations in Bangor and Westbrook. Dustin Griffiths, director of Chick-fil-A real...

Biddeford, ME · 2d

WGME

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Maine State Representative questions election results after controversial radio appearance

WINDHAM (WGME) -- Maine State Representative Barbara Bagshaw is questioning the results of her re-election race after a controversial radio appearance. Speaking to a Bangor radio station, the Republican lawmaker pointed to same-day voter registration lines in Windham, claiming, "Some of them looked foreign." Bagshaw made the comments after she...

Windham, ME · 2d

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Report: Big Number of Overseas Ballots with No Oversight Swings Maine Elections to Democrats

A huge upswing in overseas votes with no oversight won several elections for the Democrats in Maine, a report says. At issue is the state’s UOCAVA ballots (Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act), which allows people who are supposedly citizens of Maine but who are currently living overseas to vote via email, fax, or mail. But the policy has no oversight and allows people who have never lived in Maine, never paid taxes in Maine, and have no intention of living in Maine in the future to vote just because they said they want to.

Maine · 2d

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Maine caregivers report confusion over DEA medical cannabis reclassification

MILO, Maine (WABI) - The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is implementing a reclassification of medical cannabis under the federal Controlled Substances Act, and the change has caused confusion and uncertainty for Maine caregivers. The Justice Department said the change is intended to support state-regulated medical marijuana programs while maintaining federal...

Maine · 20h

Bangor Daily News

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UMA to cut funding for East Millinocket education center

The decision comes as the University of Maine System cuts its budget in the wake of multimillion-dollar shortfalls.

East Millinocket, ME · 2d

Bangor Daily News

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Novel by Maine author was shortlisted for literary prize

Elizabeth Strout's latest novel, "The Things We Never Say," was a contender for this year's Booker Prize.

Maine · 3d

Country Herald

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Maine Weather Alert: 20-30% Snow Chances, Nov 12-16

Rain and snow chances return to Aroostook County as temperatures drop into the 20s.

Aroostook County, ME · 1d

Ultimate Maine

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Here's Why Maine Ranks Among the 5 Worst States for Drivers

42.3 driving incidents per 1000 in Maine, 5th worst nationwide. And 4th for accidents.

Maine · 2d

WPFO

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Maine's 2nd District race approaching end of ranked choice voting tabulation

AUGUSTA (WGME) -- The ranked choice voting tabulation wrapped up for the day in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race and will continue Thursday. Former Republican Governor Paul LePage declared victory over his opponent, Democrat Matt Dunlap, who conceded the race to LePage. However, since neither topped 50% of the...

Maine · 2d

B98.5

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Experience Maine's Longest Drive-Thru Holiday Lights Display

The event opens for the season on November 27th

Maine · 2d

WPFO

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Governor-elect Hannah Pingree announces Chief of Staff

PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- Governor-elect Hannah Pingree has announced Jesse Connolly as her chief of staff. Jesse Connolly is a political strategist who's worked in government for over 25 years. Connolly previously served as Hannah Pingree's chief of staff during her time in the Maine House of Representatives. He's also...

Maine · 19h

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This Maine Schoolteacher Became One of the Greatest Heroes of the Civil War

Despite my inability to do a good job reciting the constitutional amendments in 7th grade, it didn't stop me from being fascinated by history

Maine · 2d