Tatiana Medeiros, 20, of East Providence, died after crashing into a median.
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Fire early Sunday destroys Waterville automobile detailing, windshield repair business
The blaze, reported at 1:28 a.m., engulfed Morrissette Inc. at 223 College Ave., officials said.
How much snow fell in Maine over the weekend? Check our interactive map
Much of southern Maine saw 10 to 12 inches, while most of the central and western parts of the state got less, according to the National Weather Service.
Somerset SnowFest returns to Skowhegan with winter fun
Activities are scheduled to begin Saturday at Lake George Regional Park and run until the flagship event, Skijor Skowhegan, at the fairgrounds Feb. 22.
Augusta homeless to get a place to go during the day
A low-barrier, daytime service center is set to open soon, with a new recovery center to follow this summer.
Despite Trump’s claims, fentanyl smuggling not a major problem at northern border
The amount of the drug seized along the northern border, especially the region that includes Maine, represents a tiny fraction of all fentanyl seized.
A Maine border town finds itself on the front line of a looming trade war
In Madawaska, at the state’s northern tip, fortunes are closely tied to its Canadian counterpart, Edmundston, across the St. John River.
Fairfield’s chocolate festival supports love of community
‘This is the perfect place for people to get a unique Valentine’s gift from local artisans and supporting the local community,’ says Central Maine Chocolate Festival organizer.
Man charged with murder after Norridgewock incident
The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office responded to 40 Walnut Drive just before midnight Friday for a reported assault.
Federal judge blocks Elon Musk’s DOGE from accessing sensitive Treasury material
U.S. District Judge Paul A. Engelmayer issued the preliminary injunction early Saturday after 19 Democratic attorneys general — including Maine’s — sued President Donald Trump.