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Bangor Daily News

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Deven Young will be tried as an adult in slaying of Maine paddleboarder

Deven Young was 17 years old when he allegedly killed Sunshine Stewart at Crawford Pond in 2025.

Knox County, ME · 14h

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Rockland man arrested in connection with Damariscotta hit-and-run

DAMARISCOTTA (WGME) -- The Damariscotta Police Department says it has made an arrest in connection with a serious hit-and-run crash involving a bicyclist. Police say the crash happened around 5:26 a.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Biscay Road and Main Street in Damariscotta. The bicyclist, a 65-year-old woman, suffered serious...

Damariscotta, ME · 1d
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Police find crack cocaine, cash during drug raids in Rockland area

ROCKLAND, Maine (WGME) -- Two Mainers have been accused of trafficking drugs in the Rockland area. Police say they arrested 41-year-old Travis Griffin of Rockport and 28-year-old Raven Meklin of Rockland on Wednesday following a monthslong investigation. Meklin was also charged with drug possession, illegal possession of a firearm by...

Rockland, ME · 1d
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Bangor Daily News

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A Maine peninsula’s towns keep saying no to marijuana stores

A second "no" vote in Sedgwick on Tuesday follows a similar vote in neighboring Blue Hill in 2025.

Sedgwick, ME · 2d

The Maine Monitor

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These Maine towns still count ballots by hand

Shortly after the polls closed on election night, the town clerk of Cranberry Isles, Ben Sumner, and two volunteers, Barbara Meyers and Beverly Sanborn, began counting the island’s ballots by hand.

Cranberry Isles, ME · 1d

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Hearing scheduled in Deven Young murder case as prosecutors seek adult trial

ROCKLAND, Maine (WMTW) - A status hearing is scheduled for Friday at Knox County Superior Court in the case of Deven Young, the man accused of killing paddleboarder Sunshine ‘Sunny’ Stewart in Union in July 2025. Prosecutors and the defense team are expected to address issues related to...

Rockland, ME · 17h

Bangor Daily News

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Upstream pig poop stymies Maine town’s desire to reopen polluted clam flat

Residents believe the shores could be at least seasonally opened if the pig waste can be contained.

Brooklin, ME · 1d

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First methadone clinic opens in Hancock County

ELLSWORTH, Maine (WABI) - Hancock County has welcomed its first methadone clinic. The ribbon was cut at Everest Recovery center during their open house Wednesday. The Ellsworth clinic on Route 1A is the fourth Everest Recovery center in Maine and marks their northern-most location. With the capability of seeing up...

Hancock County, ME · 1d

Bangor Daily News

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US Marshals arrest man in Rockland wanted in NH

He was wanted on charges of aggravated felonious sexual assault, second-degree assault, two counts of criminal threatening and domestic violence assault.

Rockland, ME · 2d

Country Herald

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Maine Weather Alert: Over 2 Inches of Rain Possible This Weekend

Coastal Downeast Maine could receive more than 2 inches as steady rain develops Friday night.

Maine · 21h

WPFO

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A closer look at the atmospheric waves seen over Midcoast Maine

The sky seemed to ripple in September 2026, as striking gravity waves rolled overhead in a series of wave-like patterns. These stunning photos of gravity waves were taken from Rockland, Maine. Air flowing over the mountains set the waves in motion, and the striking patterns could be seen hundreds of...

Rockland, ME · 1d

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Maine State Ferry Service commissions first hybrid ferry

The Maine State Ferry Service commissioned its first hybrid diesel-electric ferry, the Capt. Almer Dinsmore, Nov. 5 in Rockland, Maine, for service between Rockland and Vinalhaven. Built by Senesco Marine, North Kingstown, R.I., the 154'×38' passenger-vehicle ferry was designed by Gilbert Associates, Braintree, Mass. The vessel accommodates 250 passengers and...

Rockland, ME · 10h

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Hulls Cove Beach Emergency Prompts Multi-Unit Response, Online Speculation.

BAR HARBOR—A medical event at the Hulls Cove Beach, November 5, brought multiple emergency response crews and social media posts. Numerous 9-1-1 calls around 6:30 a.m. brought an emergency response of police, fire, and medical crews to the beach with the initial traffic indicating that there were people trying to get a body out of the water and misrepresenting the person’s sex.

Bar Harbor, ME · 1d

Bangor Daily News

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North Haven welcomes Hannah Pingree home after election win

As the governor elect walked off the ferry in the dark, she was met by a cheering crowd holding signs and waving flags.

North Haven, ME · 16h

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$10K grant powers major lighting overhaul at Ellsworth theater

ELLSWORTH, Maine (WABI) - A historic local venue is getting a modern upgrade. The Grand Theater in Ellsworth received a $10,000 grant from Versant Power to help overhaul its lighting system. Crews will replace more than 20 fixtures—some over 40 years old—with modern LED lights. Theater staff say...

Ellsworth, ME · 1d

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MaineDOT commissions new hybrid ferry named in honor of Ellsworth’s Captain Almer Dinsmore

ROCKLAND, Maine (WABI) - The Maine Department of Transportation officially commissioned the newest addition to the Maine State Ferry Service on Thursday, commissioning the state’s first diesel-electric hybrid ferry, the M/V Captain Almer Dinsmore. Capable of carrying 250 passengers and 23 vehicles, the ship has been assigned to the...

Maine · 1d

Bangor Daily News

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Former chief deputy closes in on Hancock sheriff victory as challenger concedes

Corey Bagley is poised to be Hancock County’s next sheriff after rival Dakota Dupuis conceded Wednesday morning.

Hancock County, ME · 2d

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Man from Tremont Harvests First Deer on MDI in Nearly a Century

A Tremont hunter made history Monday, harvesting the first deer legally taken on Mount Desert Island in nearly 100 years, according to the Ellsworth American. David “Trusty” Trust tagged the 99-pound deer at Gott’s Store in Southwest Harbor at 6:40 a.m. Nov. 2, opening day of a special November hunting season.

Tremont · 1d

Bangor Daily News

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After years of trying, Ellsworth businessman picked for public office at 78

John Linnehan won one of two open School Board seats in a five-way race.

Ellsworth, ME · 2d

Bangor Daily News

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Ellsworth council candidate requests recount after losing by 7 votes

It marks the second year in a row that Ellsworth will perform a recount of the City Council race.

Ellsworth, ME · 15h