The lightning struck Saturday afternoon in the woods near Brandy Pond in northern Hancock County, near the town of Great Pond.
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Fake $100 bills circulating around southern Maine
The sheriff’s office is warning shop owners and clerks to be on the lookout for the bogus Benjamins.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Somerset County crash
John Kennard, 73, of Madison was traveling north on Perkins Street and was crossing the intersection when he struck the motorcyclist, John Grace.
Coast Guard ends search after kayaks found in Casco Bay
Around 7:30 a.m. Saturday, the U.S. Coast Guard was informed about two unmanned kayaks found in Casco Bay.
Lewiston police take steps to tone down rowdy behavior by Bates students
Beginning later this year, when a resident calls to report a residential disturbance in a home occupied by Bates students, the police will be sending their officers instead of calling college security.
Possible microburst to blame for ripping roof off Maine hardware store
It’s a cleanup that may take days, after a storm that took only minutes.
If federal agents come knocking, they may just want to count your trees
The city of Portland is part of a new national program with the U.S. Forest Service.
Windham home heavily damaged after fire
A Windham home was heavily damaged after a fire Monday morning.
Northern lights may be visible in Maine Sunday night
The National Weather Service tweeted that the best time for aurora watching would be around 2 a.m. Monday, providing the weather remains clear.
Portland seeking donations to help pay panhandlers
In the program, panhandlers earn money for cleaning up public areas the city normally doesn’t have time to get to.
Clam Festival parade ‘tradition’ irks some Yarmouth residents
Big chairs, little chairs, old chairs, lawn chairs and ropes line up along Main Street weeks before the annual parade.
Court documents reveal shocking details in Jay murder
“Wendy I love you. You ruin my love. I already know you cheat on me. You lie lie lie a lot. Ted,” read a note written by the suspect found at the scene.
Blue Angels to star in Great State of Maine Air Show
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will star in the upcoming Great State of Maine Air Show Aug. 26-27.
Kennebunk cyclist killed in crash remembered as ‘positive and kind’
Many in Kennebunk are mourning the loss of a beloved community member who was struck and killed while riding her bike.
Video: Man spots shark near Maine beach
A man said he spotted a large shark off Higgins Beach in Scarborough on Sunday.
Violent storms cause chaos, destroy lobster roll event
A line of strong, fast-moving thunderstorms across Maine and New Hampshire took down trees, electricity and events Saturday.
Boater flees scene after colliding with another boat that sank
A boat collision on Wadleigh Pond in Lyman caused one boat to sink as the other boat fled the scene just before midnight Saturday.
Man killed after rear-ending logging truck on Golden Road in ‘whiteout’ conditions
Motorcyclist killed in Lincoln crash identified
Collins responds to Texas congressman’s ‘duel’ comment
National Democrats recruit a Marine born in Maine to challenge Poliquin
Rise Above Fest draws crowds to Bangor Waterfront