Up to 18 inches of fresh snow could fall over northern Maine

A winter storm blowing across Maine on Thursday could dump up to 18 inches of snow way up north. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for northern Maine, while a winter weather advisory has been issued for the remainder of the …

State police investigating double fatal Maine Turnpike crash

Weather conditions are believed to be a factor in the crash, and the York County District Attorney's Office will review the investigation for any criminal charges. WELLS, Maine — Two people died in a crash on the Maine Turnpike Thursday morning. The …

Maine Music Society Chorale presents Out of the Ashes

LEWISTON, ME — The Maine Music Society Chorale announces its upcoming concert, Out of the Ashes: Music Born of Tragedy, on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Franco Center in Lewiston. Based in Lewiston- …

Central Maine Healthcare team members go red for Heart Month

LEWISTON, ME — Central Maine Healthcare team members are wearing red on Fridays throughout the month of February. February is American Heart Month, a time when everyone-especially women-are encouraged to focus on their cardiovascular health. Cardiovascular …

Two people dead, one injured in crash that shut down Maine Turnpike in Ogunquit

Two people have died in a crash that shut down the southbound lanes of the Maine Turnpike in Ogunquit Thursday morning. Maine State Police identified the victims as and Brian Ellis, 55, of Kittery, and Linda Huelsman, 64, of Kennebunk. State police …

Man Died after Officer-Involved Shooting in Maine

A man died Wednesday night after an officer-involved shooting at 7 Whalen Street in Lincoln. Man Shot and Killed by Police The Lincoln Police Department said Derek Beach was shot around 8:36 pm. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Protection Order from …

What to watch for in the Maine basketball tournament

Florida man arrested in Maine for failing to register as a sex offender

BANGOR, Maine (WGME) -- A Florida man has been arrested in Maine after failing to register as a sex offender. U.S. Marshals arrested 34-year-old Christopher Peet at a home in Bangor on Wednesday. He was wanted in Florida for failure to register as a sex …

Maine labor unions oppose 'right to work' bill

AUGUSTA, Maine (WGME) -- Labor organizers gathered at the State House on Wednesday to oppose the so-called "right to work" bill, which they say would hurt unions and drive down wages. The bill would prevent unions from charging workers who aren…

Maine supreme court asked to reconsider statute of limitations ruling in sex abuse cases

Lawyers for survivors of alleged child sexual abuse are asking Maine’s highest court to reconsider a recent ruling in favor of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Portland. Last month, that same court struck down a state law from 2021 that eliminated the statute …