Sports
Tourney 2026: February 17 Scoreboard from Bangor, Augusta and Portland
Decisive wins and tight games in the Class S and C basketball championships
Madison upsets Carrabec in D South girls basketball quarterfinal
Bulldogs use strong first-half run and disruptive defense to advance to semifinals
Bangor Boys Basketball Edges Lewiston 54-43 in Quarterfinal
Nate Grunkemeyer's 11-point 4th quarter leads Rams to victory and semifinals berth
Crime
66-Year-Old Man Dies After House Fire in Maine
Victim suffered severe burns and was airlifted to hospital
Prominent Maine Philanthropist Killed in Potomac Assisted Living Home
Robert Fuller Jr. was an 87-year-old retired Navy officer and attorney who donated millions to his local community in Maine.
Maine Man Charged for Shooting at 3 Power Substations
Thomas Welch, 54, of Fairfield, turned himself in after the incidents in Augusta, Winslow, and Windsor.
Politics
Maine Rep. Libby Blames State Policies for Affordability Crisis
Legislator argues big government is driving up costs for Mainers, not helping them.
Maine Governor to Attend White House Governors Meeting After Invite Reversal
Gov. Janet Mills will attend the National Governors Association meeting at the White House, but will skip the traditional dinner.
Maine Seeks Court Guidance on Ranked-Choice Voting Expansion
State lawmakers request advisory opinion on constitutionality of using ranked-choice voting for governor and legislative races.
