Dr. Nirav Shah eyes potential bid for Maine governor

Dr. Nirav Shah, who became a household name in Maine during the pandemic, says he's considering a run for governor. He would become the seventh Democratic candidate if he decides to run. As the director of the Maine CDC, Shah became known as an …

Maine CDC identifies grey fox with rabies in Waterville

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention said a grey fox in Waterville tested positive for rabies this week. The agency urged residents to maintain a distance from wildlife, keep domestic animals up to date on rabies vaccines and keep outdoor …

3 teens escape Maine youth detention center

Three teenagers escaped from the Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland on Friday. The two 17-year-olds and one 14-year-old escaped the correctional facility at around 12:37 p.m., according to Maine Department of Corrections spokesperson …

Maine Police Say Suspect in Fatal Windham Shooting Located

A shelter-in-place order in Windham has been lifted and the suspect in a fatal shooting located. Maine State Police Say the Victim in a Windham Shooting is Deceased Maine officials have not released any names of the two people involved in this case. They …

N.S.-Maine ferry sees uptick in bookings, but downward trend of Canadian travellers continues

Breaking: Gunman at Large in North Windham, Maine; Residents Told to Lock Doors, Windows

Emergency alerts went off on smartphones in the Raymond/Windham area of Maine, alerting residents that a gunman was at large in North Windham and urging residents to lock their doors and windows and stay inside. Gunman at Large in North Windham Windham …

Only One Place in Maine Will Serve Butterbeer Icees to Harry Potter Fans

There are some things that people in Maine just never seem to get tired of. One of those things seems to be all things Harry Potter. Despite the fact that it's been nearly 15 years since the last original Harry Potter movie hit theaters as a new …

Maine State Police to Increase Drunk Driving Patrols

Whether you want to believe it or not, the summer in Maine is winding down. Tourism hotspots from Bar Harbor to Old Orchard Beach are preparing for their final 'big' weekend over the Labor Day holiday. The Maine State Police are also preparing for …

Windham Shooting: Police Hunt Suspect After Gunfire Shuts Down Route 302 In Maine, 1 Dead

Local businesses and residents were urged to remain alert while the investigation unfolded. Photo : iStock Police in Windham, Maine, shut down part of Route 302 on Friday afternoon while searching for a suspect connected to a shooting in the North Windham …

Summer swelter gives a boost to Maine’s tourism industry

After an abnormally wet May and June — with more than a dozen rainy weekends in a row — the sunny and hot weather in July and August has been a boon to many of Maine’s tourism businesses and attractions. And while cruise ship numbers are down, in part …