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Bangor man arrested after vandalizing vehicle, stealing another
7+ hour, 35+ min ago (122+ words) BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - A Bangor man was arrested after vandalizing a vehicle and stealing another Thursday afternoon. 52-year-old Robert Burt is facing charges of theft, operating after suspension, and criminal mischief. Bangor Police say around noon they were called to…...
Maine lobsterman found dead after boat discovered adrift overnight
10+ hour, 12+ min ago (246+ words) STEUBEN, Maine - The body of a 63-year-old lobsterman was recovered early this morning after his boat was found running unattended overnight, prompting a search in coastal waters. According to the Maine Department of Marine Resources, the body of Thomas West,…...
Maine tried zoning reform to fix its housing crisis. It's unclear if it's working.
5+ hour, 38+ min ago (1279+ words) Schematics for an affordable housing project are posted Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Biddeford, Maine. Credit: AP/Patrick Whittle In 2022, the Maine Legislature took a rare step and required municipalities to adjust local zoning rules in an effort to spur housing construction,…...
Maine DEA, Bath police arrest Pittsfield man, woman in drug case
3+ hour, 44+ min ago (160+ words) Our Drug Take Back Day is on Friday from 6 a. m. to 6: 30 p. m. Dispose of unused and unwanted prescriptions safely. PITTSFIELD, Maine (WGME) -- The Maine DEA says they collaborated with the Bath Police Department to arrest two people for drug trafficking in Searsport…...
Price of a gallon of whole milk on the rise in Maine
12+ hour, 8+ min ago (78+ words) MAINE (WABI) - The Maine Milk Commission is once again increasing the minimum price for a gallon of milk. The retail price for a gallon of whole milk right now is $4. 67, which is a $0. 20 increase from March. The Maine Milk Commission…...
Maine State Police investigating hit-and-run after crash in Winterport
19+ min ago (111+ words) WINTERPORT, Maine (WABI) - Maine State Police say they're currently investigating a hit-and-run following a two-vehicle crash in Winterport. Police received a call shortly after one about a crash at the intersection of Boston and Stream Roads. No injuries were reported…...
Maine Could Ban New Data Centers " And What it Means for Everyone Else
12+ hour, 47+ min ago (714+ words) The Maine Legislature recently passed'L. D. 307, temporarily pausing construction of new large data centers until November 1, 2027.'If signed into law by Governor Mills, the act would represent the first state-wide data center ban in the United States.'Maine's legislation responded to…...
Maine delays some Medicaid payments due to budget shortfall
13+ hour, 49+ min ago (415+ words) Maine is delaying some of its Medicaid payments until July to deal with its budget shortfall, according to state officials. The delays won't disrupt patient services, hospital officials said. "It will not disrupt our services, although we have been in…...
Drought conditions in Maine have improved; however, moisture deficits continue to be a concern.
9+ hour, 1+ min ago (151+ words) MAINE, USA " Maine's drought has improved somewhat after the winter, but we're not in the clear yet. The Drought Monitor is issued each Thursday, taking into account precipitation, streamflow, soil moisture, and reservoir levels, among other environmental factors." In late…...
Franklin WH Joins Efficiency Maine to Help Homeowners to Earn up to $600 Annually From Home Batteries
5+ hour, 24+ min ago (290+ words) Efficiency Maine Small Battery Program taps residential storage to support grid during peak demand SAN JOSE, Calif. , April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --Franklin WH, a leading provider of whole-home energy management and storage systems, announced today it is participating in the Efficiency Maine…...