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Georgia murder suspect arrested in Auburn

by Mark LaFlamme 23 minutes agoMarch 2, 2026

22-year-old Dameon Jaquan Thomas was arrested on a warrant charging him with murder in connection with a shooting in Georgia.

Local & State, News, The Maine Forecast

Smorgasbord of weather expected in Maine this week

by Drew Johnson 25 minutes agoMarch 2, 2026

Snow on Tuesday, warmth on Wednesday, a cold spell Thursday and the potential for a wintry mix Friday could all give way to a warm weekend.

Nation / World, News

War in the Mideast widens as Trump says strikes on Iran could last several weeks

by Jon Gambrell, Melanie Lidman and Samy Magdy Associated Press 41 minutes agoMarch 2, 2026

President Trump says forces have been ordered to destroy Iran’s missile capabilities and wipe out its navy.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Lewiston’s new animal control officer brings new spirit to the job

by Mark LaFlamme 52 minutes agoMarch 2, 2026

Chris Sanders, who is replacing 30-year-veteranWendell Strout, chases ghosts in his spare time.

Community, Local & State, News, Outdoors, Skiing, The Rangeley Highlander

At Camp No Limits, disabilities hold no one back from a ride down Saddleback

by Quentin Blais 3 hours agoMarch 2, 2026

The program designed for children who have lost limbs brings together skiers and mentors who know all too well the difficulties of living with a disability.

News

As Trump defends Iran war, how will Angus King and Susan Collins vote on it?

by Billy Kobin 3 hours agoMarch 2, 2026

Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, said he is leaning toward supporting a measure that would curb military action in Iran. Will Republican Susan Collins join him?