Car drives off Maine highway, lands in water after driver falls asleep at the wheel

Police say a car drove off Interstate 295 in Maine Sunday morning, landing in a nearby stream, after the driver fell asleep at the wheel. State police responded to a report of a vehicle that had driven off I-295 south at the West Gardiner-Gardiner...

Political Brew | Charlie Kirk, ICE near Portland school, US Senate race

NEWS CENTER Maine's Mike Redding hosts analysts Democrat Betsy Sweet and Republican Joe Bruno to talk about this week in local and national politics. Author: newscentermaine.com Published: 2:51 PM EDT September 12, 2025 Updated: 2:51 PM EDT...

Facebook users begin receiving payments from privacy settlement

PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) — Facebook users are starting to receive payments this week as part of a multi-million dollar settlement related to a user privacy scandal. Concerns arose that the payments might be a scam, but the settlement is legitimate....

Car fire on I-95 in Augusta closes lanes, drivers urged to proceed with caution

AUGUSTA, Maine (WGME) -- Maine State Police says a car fire on I-95 is slowing traffic. The fire reportedly happened around Mile Marker 115 in Augusta going northbound, and it shut down both lanes. Police say one lane is now open, but caution is...

Maine governor ensures COVID-19 vaccine access for all residents

AUGUSTA, Maine — Governor Janet Mills has issued a new standing order authorizing pharmacists and other healthcare providers to administer COVID-19 vaccines directly to residents of Maine. This order, akin to a blanket prescription, mandates that...

Portland Bulldogs secure victory against Windham Eagles

PORTLAND, Maine — The defending Class "A" state champion Portland Bulldogs faced a determined Windham Eagles team on the road, ultimately securing a 28-21 victory. The game was tied at 6 in the second quarter when Portland quarterback Cordell...

Portland's Lincoln Park fence restoration nears completion

PORTLAND, Maine — The restoration project of the Pearl Street section of Lincoln Park's historic 1866 fence is nearing completion, with the work expected to wrap up this month. The project, which has been ongoing for several years, includes the...

Surprise Cones at Dairy Joy Lewiston-Auburn Add a Twist to Your Treat

Dairy Joy has created something that would have been unheard of with ice cream 85 years ago.And it looks delicious! Dairy Joy Google Maps Google Maps Dairy Joy is a family-owned and operated ice cream stand that originally opened in 1940. They...

Maine groups oppose local Trump nominee to federal court

PORTLAND (WGME) -- Nearly two dozen groups are opposing the President's nominee from Maine to a federal court. President Donald Trump is nominating Joshua Dunlap to be a federal judge in Boston. Dunlap is a partner with Pierce Atwood. Twenty...

Maine High School Football Scores – September 12

Here are the Friday, September 12th Maine High School Football scores for games played throughout the State of Maine. Bonny Eagle 26 Sanford 6 Brewer 22 Hampden Academy 16 Bucksport 30 Washington Academy 20 (OT) Cony 55 Brunswick 6 Deering 54...

Portland officials still do not know who detained parent near Talbot Community School

PORTLAND, Maine - The mayor of Portland is asking Maine’s leaders at the federal level to address the concerns that have been raised after a parent was detained near a school by officers who would not identify themselves. In a letter sent to...

Repeat offenders drive frustration with Maine’s bail system

Police and prosecutors say offenders are being released without any real consequences. But with jails crowded, and constitutional rights at risk, judges have a lot to consider when deciding who should go free. Flowers are stuck in the foundation...

93rd New Portland Lions Fair sees increasing attendance

NEW PORTLAND, Maine (WABI) - The New Portland Lions Fair is back for its 93rd year. “Food, good people, haven’t been here in years. I used to come here all the time, but I haven’t been here in years. Good to be back,” said Roster visiting the...

Maine Outdoor Film Festival on tour in Vacationland

PORTLAND (WGME) -- A festival is underway in Vacationland, and it's all about films. The Maine Outdoor Film Festival features dozens of filmmakers from across the county. Right now, the festival is doing their selects tour, where they travel the...

Maine woman leads fight against rare genetic disease with Peaks Island Walk initiative

Mary Louie, a Portland resident with CMT, is raising awareness and funds for research to treat the rare neurological disorder during CMT Awareness Month. PORTLAND, Maine — It is one of the most common inherited neurological disorders, and it...

Maine animal rescuer’s drone shot down in unexpected turn of events

Robert Russell uses drones to help find missing animals. He said someone shot down his drone during a recent search in Corinth, which he said is a federal offense. CORINTH, Maine — When Robert Russell launched his drone in Corinth on Sunday, it...

Mainer gets 7 years in prison for crash that left man dead

A Skowhegan man will serve seven years in prison for a crash that left another man dead last year. Rhaheem Friend, 34, pleaded guilty to manslaughter on Aug. 12, according to the Lewiston Sun Journal. In exchange for his guilty plea, prosecutors...

Maine DOT sees steady ridership in first year of LAP bus service

US... THE DEPARTMENT SAW THE NUMBER OF RIDERS PEAK THIS SUMMER. IF YOU RODE THE LAP BUS BETWEEN LEWISTON, AUBURN AND PORTLAND YOU'RE ONE OF MORE THAN 23-THOUSAND PEOPLE WHO TOOK A TRIP IN THEIR FIRST YEAR. THE LAP BUS MAKES 6 STOPS IN LEWISTON,...

Susan Collins has been a fixture in Washington for decades. Could a political outsider finally oust her?

Write to us at startingpoint@globe.com. To subscribe, sign up here. Susan Collins is the consummate Washington insider. After nearly three decades in office, the Maine Republican has risen to helm the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee,...

Portland leaders spar over downtown revitalization

When it comes to revitalizing Portland's downtown, Mayor Mark Dion said the city cannot solve everything on its own and called on members of the business community to pitch in. “If you leave it to us alone, be wary. Be very, very concerned,” he...