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May 28, 2024

Environmental review allows Gulf of Maine offshore wind research lease to proceed

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has finished an environmental review allowing a Gulf of Maine offshore wind research lease to proceed.

May 21, 2024

Report says there was 'utter chaos' during search for Maine gunman, including intoxicated deputies

The search for the gunman who killed 18 people in Maine's deadliest mass shooting last October included intoxicated deputies and others who showed up to the scene in civilian clothes.

May 17, 2024

Summer is tick season, but these tips can help you avoid the bloodsucking bugs

Ticks become most active in the summer months. Researcher Santiago Sánchez-Vicente offers tips on how to protect yourself from the bloodsuckers this tick season.

May 16, 2024

Army reservist's brother-in-law describes struggle to get help before Lewiston mass shooting

The brother-in-law of the Army reservist responsible for a mass shooting in Maine has voiced the family's struggle to get him help as his mental health deteriorated.

May 14, 2024

Floating wind turbine in Maine proves resilient in storm simulation, researchers say

Researchers around the world are racing to create large wind turbines and floating platforms as upcoming lease auctions bring offshore wind closer to reality.

May 13, 2024

Maine Gov. Mills declines to remove embattled sheriff from office

Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills declined Monday to remove Oxford County Sheriff Christopher Wainwright amid accusations of improper conduct.

May 10, 2024

Maine woman gets 55 years for death of longtime friend who was stabbed 484 times

Kailie A. Brackett has been sentenced to 55 years in prison for the 2022 murder of Perry, Maine, resident Kimberly Neptune, who was stabbed nearly 500 times.

May 10, 2024

Tractor-trailer hauling 15 million bees overturns after crash on Maine highway

Officials say a tractor-trailer hauling about 15 million bees to be used to pollinate blueberry fields crashed and overturned on Interstate 95 in Maine.

May 7, 2024

US judge dismisses lawsuit of mother who claims school encouraged teen's gender expression without permission

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a Maine woman who claimed that school officials encouraged her teen's gender expression without consulting her.

May 7, 2024

Maine woman screams 'Don't think I will?' at boyfriend in fatal shooting on newly emerged video: report

A Maine woman's meltdown was recorded on doorbell camera's microphone after she allegedly shot her boyfriend to death at point-blank, according to a new report.