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September 13, 2023

On this day in history, September 13, 1948, trailblazer Margaret Chase Smith is elected to Senate

Margaret Chase Smith made history as the first woman elected to serve in both houses of Congress when she was elected to the Senate on this day in history, Sept. 13, 1948.

September 11, 2023

11 injured when Maine lighthouse walkway cracks during annual event: 'Collapsing sound, and then some screams’

A man described what he heard when a walkway collapsed at a Maine lighthouse. Five of the injured were taken to hospitals, as the lighthouse stays closed.

September 11, 2023

Man describes bridge collapse at lighthouse in Maine that injured 11

Eleven people were injured when a walkway to an Arrowsic lighthouse collapsed on Saturday afternoon.

September 8, 2023

No charges for Maine officers involved in death of suspect struck with flashlight

Maine's attorney general has found no evidence of criminal conduct by four police officers responding to an ill-fated call involving Jeremy Lau.

September 5, 2023

Metal debris breaks through windshield on Maine Turnpike, striking inches from driver's face

A 21-year-old New Hampshire woman barely escaped grave injury Tuesday after a large piece of metal penetrated her Jeep's windshield on the Maine Turnpike.

August 31, 2023

UFC's Dana White rejoices after police make arrest in attempted home invasion: 'They got em'

A burglar suspected of trying to break into UFC President Dana White's home in Maine has been arrested, according to law enforcement officials.

August 31, 2023

Maine woman pleads guilty to manslaughter in fentanyl overdose of her 14-month-old son

Ashley Malloy has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of her 14-month-old son. Her son fatally overdosed on fentanyl, leading to the discovery of $700K worth of drugs.

August 31, 2023

A teen called out a hospital for patient-safety concerns. Then the hospital threatened his mother: lawyers

After a 15-year-old criticized his local hospital, a free speech watchdog says the hospital threatened to sue the teen's mother. Here's why they say it amounts to censorship:

August 30, 2023

Hiker airlifted to hospital after passing out atop Maine's tallest mountain

A 20-year-old hiker was airlifted to a hospital after losing consciousness on the Knife Edge Trail of Mount Katahdin, the highest point in Maine.

August 30, 2023

ACLU of Maine reaches settlement in public defender suit

The American Civil Liberties Union of Maine has reached a settlement over alleged inadequacies within the state's public defender system.