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Georgia man charged in crash that killed star Maine swimmer

by Christopher Burns October 1, 2026October 1, 2026

Burton Brinkman, 22, was allegedly driving under the influence when he crashed into a tree, killing Keegan McKenney.

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1 killed, 3 injured in head-on tow-truck crash in Standish

by Wendy Watkins September 27, 2026September 27, 2026

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Gray crash causes traffic backup of more than 10 miles

by Wendy Watkins September 26, 2026September 26, 2026

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ICE detains 5th Cumberland County corrections officer

by Ari Snider, Maine Public September 23, 2026September 23, 2026

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Portland police officers shoot man who was allegedly attacking another man

by Christopher Burns September 22, 2026September 22, 2026

This Maine father-son team builds pipe organs around the world

by Madeleine Kaptein, Portland Press Herald September 19, 2026September 18, 2026

A year-old Maine restaurant made the New York Times 50-best list

by Ethan Andrews September 15, 2026September 15, 2026

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13-year-old killed, 2 teens hurt after being hit by vehicle in Portland

by Wendy Watkins September 13, 2026September 13, 2026

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Woman killed in Portland hit-and-run has been identified

by Christopher Burns August 31, 2026August 31, 2026

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3 hurt in wrong-way driver crash on I-295

by Wendy Watkins August 30, 2026August 30, 2026

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Man killed in confrontation with Portland police

by Christopher Burns August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

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Maine man accused of sexually assaulting girl under 14

by Christopher Burns August 27, 2026August 27, 2026

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ICE detains another Cumberland County Jail corrections officer, 4th since last year

by Ari Snider, Maine Public August 27, 2026August 27, 2026

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Woman killed in Maine hit-and-run

by Christopher Burns August 25, 2026August 25, 2026

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Cat dies in Maine house fire

by Christopher Burns August 25, 2026August 25, 2026

Power outage and ‘large hail’ shut down Portland Jetport

by Ethan Andrews August 13, 2026August 14, 2026

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Police seek witnesses to attack that left 21-year-old dying along Maine highway

by Christopher Burns August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

Beloved bull moose has died at Maine Wildlife Park

by Christopher Burns August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

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Man accused of setting 2 fires inside his Maine home less than 8 hours apart

by Christopher Burns August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

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Woman dies after motorcycle collided with commercial truck in Maine

by Christopher Burns August 12, 2026August 12, 2026