Health
Maine Sees 20% Drop in Fatal Drug Overdoses in 2025
Fourth consecutive year of decline as harm reduction efforts and declining fentanyl prevalence fuel the trend
Portland Needle Exchange Program Distributes Over 1 Million Syringes
High return rate credited to city's pilot program paying clients for needle returns
Maine Hospitals Face Uncertain Future as Medicaid Cuts Loom
Nearly half of Maine's hospitals are losing money, and the impending federal Medicaid cuts are expected to cost them millions more.
Sports
Medomak Valley boys basketball reaches B South final
Panthers withstand Poland rally to advance to championship game
Maine Mariners beat Bloomington Bison 4-3 for second straight win, Girard debuts
The Mariners continue their road trip surge with a victory over the Bison.
Cheverus Defeats South Portland in Class A South Girls Final
Top-seeded Cheverus rallies from early deficit to beat defending champion South Portland 46-35, earning a trip to the state championship game.
Lifestyle
Brunswick Weighs Options for Redeveloping Old Hawthorne School
Task force considers housing, commercial, or municipal uses for the historic building
Vacant Maine Schools Could Become Affordable Housing
Proposed bill aims to help towns convert shuttered schools into apartments
Maine's Top 12 Lobster Rolls Crowned by Reviews
From classic seaside shacks to upscale waterfront eateries, these are the lobster rolls that have Maine's seafood lovers raving.
Crime
Portland Police Investigating Shooting Incident at Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Authorities believe the church was not specifically targeted in the incident that left the glass door shattered.
Maine's Largest Cities See Dramatic Drop in Homicides in 2025
State police report just 1 homicide across Bangor, Portland, and Lewiston last year as overall killings decline statewide.
AARP Maine Hosts Event on Protecting Against Digital Scams
Learn from expert Erin West how to recognize and avoid the latest transnational crime schemes targeting older adults
Weather
New England Faces Higher Ice Jam Flood Risk as Spring Approaches
Warming trend and deep freeze raise concerns about ice jams and sudden flooding along rivers
Chillier day ahead with plenty of sun
Track the forecast and the busy pattern ahead
Southern Maine Braces for Snow, Frigid Temperatures
Arctic front and offshore low-pressure system to bring localized snowfall and dangerously cold wind chills across the state.
