A Lewiston man pleaded guilty on Friday to drug trafficking charges after he sold drugs to a confidential source. [RELATED:…
Frances Hawkes never got her one precious wish – to see her daughter grow into young adulthood. Hawkes died not…
LEWISTON, Maine – Lewiston voters head to the polls Tuesday to decide the fate of a $129.71 million public school…
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive in Beijing Wednesday evening for a high-stakes three-day state visit with…
BANGOR, Maine – The Maine Republican Party announced that Vice President J.D. Vance will travel to Bangor on Thursday to…
Early voting for the upcoming June 9 primary election is set to begin on Monday, May 11, 2026. On the…
The self-described digger of Maine journalism is boasting about its “local news service … in direct response to what people…
LEWISTON, Maine — Lewiston police have charged a 21-year-old man with multiple felonies after officers responded Sunday afternoon to reports…
A Trenton man was arrested on Saturday after he was allegedly found in possession of several improvised explosive devices (IEDs)…
The tough-talking drawling multi-millionaire who made environment a household world and created TV’s first liberal cable sanctuary has died. But…
AUGUSTA, Maine – Gerald Talbot, a major figure in Maine’s civil rights history and the first Black person ever elected…
Ex-Bruin and now Flyer right wing Garnet Hathaway of Kennebunkport, known for his bruising ice play, now has to spend…
AUGUSTA, Maine — The battle over girls’ sports, school bathrooms, locker rooms, and the meaning of sex under Maine law…
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump on Sunday rejected Iran’s latest response to a U.S. proposal aimed at ending the war,…
LEWISTON, Maine — Another violent incident unfolded Sunday in Lewiston, where police are investigating what appears to be an intentional…
A Liberty man was charged on Tuesday after he allegedly attacked a member of the town’s Select Board. [RELATED: St.…
Fenway welcomed back legendary 42-season announcer Joe Castiglione earlier this week to call a game for old time’s sake. WEEI…
Deborah Van Patten was walking her beloved Frankie behind a New Hampshire high school when her pup was electrocuted after…
The Virginia Supreme Court has struck down a redistricting proposal that would have allowed the state’s Democrat-controlled legislature to redraw…
PORTLAND, Maine — The Portland Police Department will recognize National Police Week from May 12 through May 18, honoring law…
LEWISTON, Maine – Republican gubernatorial candidate David Jones brought his campaign to Lewiston on Saturday for a community cleanup aimed…
Political commentator Dick Morris dismissed the chances of Democrat Graham Platner defeating five-term U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, despite a recent…
CANARY ISLANDS – Federal health officials are monitoring a rare hantavirus outbreak linked to the M/V Hondius cruise ship, but…
NEW YORK – Andrew Ferguson, co-chair of President Donald Trump’s federal anti-fraud committee with Vice President JD Vance, appeared Saturday…
After President Trump threatened and imposed Canadian tariffs, Democrat Gov. Janet Mills – with the help of the state’s largest…
On behalf of the United States Supreme Court, Justice Elena Kagan declined to put a pause on a 9th Circuit…
It’s sometimes hard to tell which is worse, incompetent government or none at all. As De Tocqueville (1805-1849) said, “we…
The Maine State Police arrested a Winslow man on Friday in connection with the 39-year-old murder of Alice Hawkes in…
Bangor handed hundreds of thousands in federal grant money to Food and Medicine, a nonprofit where Democratic gubernatorial candidate Troy…
LEWISTON, Maine — As gunfire continues to erupt across Lewiston and residents grow increasingly fearful for their safety, Lewiston Police…
When iconic singer Britney Spears finally decided enough was enough she came to a $12 million oceanfront Maine mansion to…
BANGOR, Maine – As Maine’s 2026 governor’s race heats up, one issue continues to loom over Augusta: MaineCare fraud, improper…
Unemployment in Maine has remained relatively consistent in recent months, holding steady at 3.2 percent in March. This is down…
The “lifestyle” columnist for Maine’s largest daily is worried that the state’s largest city is losing the fight to newcomers.…
A Florida man was sentenced to 32 months in prison on Wednesday for his role in a forgery and identity…
A Raymond driver suffered serious injuries on Thursday after she allegedly crashed head-on into a school bus in Westbrook. [RELATED:…
When Theo Von recently opened his Bible on his podcast and read John 5 — Jesus asking the lame man,…
By Caroline McCaughey – Special for The Maine Wire Friday, May 8 is Military Spouses Appreciation Day, and Maine State…
Stephen A. Smith insists on everyone using his middle initial so you can figure out what kind of guy he…
The USS Mason used its five-inch and .50-caliber guns Thursday to repel its second Strait of Hormuz attack this week,…
Ex-President Obama claims he has such a patriotic duty to protect the populace from President Trump he’s doing so at…
LEWISTON, Maine – A survivor-led nonprofit organization says more than $84,000 has now been directly distributed to victims and survivors…
PORTLAND, Maine – The 2026 Republican gubernatorial primary debate opened with two notable absences Thursday night, as CBS 13 moderator…
Maine’s Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP) policy director Gabi Berube Pierce is running for a seat on the Augusta School…
LEWISTON, Maine — Lewiston police are investigating after a 14-year-old boy was shot Thursday afternoon on Avon Street. The Lewiston…
LEWISTON, Maine – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested a Lewiston man from Angola during a targeted operation on May 6,…
The Bangor Daily News meet-and-greet at the Bangor Public Library exceeded expectations on Thursday with a crowd size straying into…
AUGUSTA, Maine – The Republican race for governor is heating up as the June 9 primary approaches, with Jonathan Bush,…
TMZ has gained access to footage showing Pats coach Mike Vrabel walking down a dock to meet gal pal Dianna…
The Bangor Police Department arrested two out-of-state men on Wednesday on kidnapping charges after they allegedly broke into a home…
The Oxford Sheriff’s Department found two eight-year-old girls safe on Wednesday hours after they were reported missing from a Mexico…
Sen. Susan Collins (R) has teamed up with Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) to encourage Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner…
LEWISTON, Maine – For months, Lewiston residents have packed city council chambers demanding action over shootings, stolen firearms, juvenile violence,…
SOUTH PORTLAND — In an unusual move in Maine’s Republican gubernatorial primary, Jonathan Bush announced that fellow GOP candidate Robert…
BANGOR, Maine — Collins for Senator released its first television advertisement of the 2026 campaign cycle, focusing on U.S. Sen.…
The Portland Press Herald actually thinks it’s in the news business. With a blaring headline Wednesday night the paper wrote:…
The Vrabel-Russini boating excursion is reminiscent of a famous National Enquirer photo of doomed Democrat presidential candidate Gary Hart getting…
The national GOP podcaster Tucker Carlson, who lives part-time in Maine, has seen his 2028 presidential odds rise recently. Carlson’s…
PORTLAND, Maine – The Portland Police Department released its latest weekly calls-for-service numbers as part of what the department described…
Kim Carrigan asked Candy O’Terry on her weekly podcast to “name a song that instantly changes your mood.” “In My…
BANGOR, Maine – Republican gubernatorial candidate Bobby Charles pushed back forcefully against a Bangor Daily News report during an interview…
The Androscoggin Sheriff’s Department is searching for two suspects after a cannabis shop in Turner was burglarized twice in one…
Bath Iron Works secured a contract to construct the Navy’s next guided missile destroyer, Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) announced on…
The Maine Secretary of State’s Office released the question wording for a potential People’s Veto of the recently signed supplemental…
The Penobscot Sheriff’s Department arrested a Clifton man on Wednesday after he was reportedly found with a variety of drugs…
The Massachusetts State Police is mourning after a decorated state trooper was killed early Wednesday morning by a wrong-way driver…
The Maine Fire Marshal’s Office arrested a Knox woman on Monday on charges of arson and attempted murder after she…
As Graham Platner pivots towards a pitched battle against Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) after Gov. Janet Mills (D-Maine) dropped out…
Do you understand ranked-choice voting? If not, LEAD Maine says you are not alone. LEWSITON, Maine – With Maine’s June…
The latest so-called “newsletter” from the top editor of Maine’s largest daily reads more like a letter home from summer…
The Maine Marine Patrol recovered the body of a sea kayaker on Tuesday after his family reported seeing his boat…
The Maine Department of Corrections (MDOC) released additional details on Tuesday related to the ongoing search for fugitive Brian Day,…
The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office arrested a woman on an outstanding arrest warrant on Tuesday after she allegedly set…
Brian Hayden Jr. of Wells began operating his father’s earthmoving machines when he was just 5 years old. Hayden’s adroit…
The Androscoggin Sheriff’s Department arrested a Warren man on Tuesday after he allegedly fled law enforcement in a vehicle stolen…
PORTLAND, Maine – Republican candidates for governor squared off Tuesday night in a televised primary debate hosted by WMTW Maine’s…
The state’s largest halfway-house chain for the mentally ill had just hired a new executive director as a staffer was…
The league has fined Celtics big mouth Jaylen Brown $50,000 for criticizing the refs during a live stream after Boston’s…
PORTLAND, Maine — The Portland Police Department continued its push toward community-focused policing Tuesday morning, hosting a “Coffee with a…
One of the most recognizable personalities in Boston TV news is moving on to greener pastures. Mark Ockerbloom, veteran anchor…
The most unpopular guy in Boston these days claims he has no worries about his Sox, despite ticket holders chanting…
The United States Supreme Court issued an order Monday allowing for women to continue accessing mifepristone, a drug used in…
President Donald Trump has temporarily paused a major U.S. naval operation in the Strait of Hormuz, citing “great progress” in…
LEWISTON, Maine— Residents packed Lewiston City Hall chambers Tuesday night as public frustration over the city’s long-awaited property revaluation collided…
Law enforcement arrested a Benton man on Tuesday after he allegedly fled while driving a stolen vehicle and while wanted…
Former New England Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs was acquitted Tuesday of trying to suffocate his former chef and lover. The…
A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employee from New Hampshire was arrested on Friday after he allegedly explicitly threatened to murder…
A guided-missile ship that was built by Bath Iron Works fended off an attack in the Iran war, defense officials…
The Portland Police Department arrested a man on Saturday after he allegedly shot someone in both legs in Westbrook and…
Secret Service agents shot and injured an armed suspect found near the White House on Monday after he allegedly shot…
The Biddeford zoning board has rejected University of New England’s request to start cutting down trees for a new research…
The White House has expressed support for making the moratorium on new regulations pertaining to North Atlantic Right Whale valid…
The National Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) called Democratic Congressional Candidate Jordan Wood at 1:00 a.m. to inform him that…
HAMPDEN, Maine – The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit North has taken the lead in the ongoing investigation into…
An ex-network TV queen who says she got pushed out for a younger version is hawking a new memoir with…
Bruins Coach Marco Sturm has sent a subtle message to Bruins GM Don Sweeney after the team’s crushing finals iceout.…
Despite $60-million-a-year Jayson Tatum being useless to the Boston Celtics due to his injuries, he’s still management’s class pet. That…
The Portland Police Department arrested a resident of the city’s Shalom House on Monday after he allegedly stabbed and murdered…
The former personal cook for Stefon Diggs broke down into tears Monday recounting the ex-wide receiver choking her at his…
The Maine Department of Corrections (MDOC) is searching for an escapee who allegedly walked off a job site while he…