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Maine News
Breaking News and Updates from the State of Maine
FBI Boston Makes 404 Arrests in “Operation Summer Heat,” Ranks 3rd Nationwide
October 6, 2025 By: Scanner Alerts Media Group The FBI’s Boston Division says it arrested 404 people over the past three months as part...
Oct 10, 20252 min read
Avon Log Cabin Destroyed; 15 Pets Lost, Cause Undetermined
October 7, 2025 By: Scanner Alerts Media Group A fire Tuesday night destroyed a log cabin in Avon, with no human injuries reported but 15...
Oct 8, 20251 min read
Lewiston Fire Under Investigation; One Injured, Two Vehicles Destroyed
October 7, 2025 By: Scanner Alerts Media Group Officials are investigating a Tuesday afternoon fire on Lincoln Street in Lewiston that...
Oct 7, 20251 min read
Human Remains Found in Clinton; Identification Pending
October 7, 2025 By: Scanner Alerts Media Group Maine State Police, assisting the Clinton Police Department in a missing person...
Oct 7, 20251 min read
Fatal Topsham Crash: Police Release Names, Seek Witnesses
October 6, 2025 By: Scanner Alerts Media Group Topsham Police have identified those involved in Saturday night’s fatal crash at Route 196...
Oct 6, 20251 min read
York County Chief Deputy Joins Thornton Academy Football “Lock-Up” Fundraiser
October 4, 2025 By: Scanner Alerts Media Group Chief Deputy Jeremy Forbes of the York County Sheriff’s Office took part in Thornton...
Oct 6, 20251 min read
Fire Marshal: Electrical Cause Confirmed in Boothbay Harbor House Fire
October 4, 2025 By: Scanner Alerts Media Group Maine fire investigators say an early-morning blaze at a Western Avenue residence in...
Oct 5, 20251 min read
Brush Fire Along Railroad Tracks Contained to One Acre in East Livermore
October 4, 2025 By: Scanner Alerts Media Group Livermore Falls Fire Department and mutual-aid partners quickly contained a brush fire...
Oct 5, 20251 min read
Wilton Fire Investigates Fuel Alarm at Academy Hill School; No Hazard Found
October 4, 2025 By: Scanner Alerts Media Group Wilton Fire crews responded to a high-flow fuel alarm at Academy Hill School on Saturday,...
Oct 5, 20251 min read
Two Arrested in South Portland Redbank Village Shooting Investigation
October 2, 2025 By: Scanner Alerts Media Group South Portland detectives arrested a second suspect following a coordinated warrant...
Oct 4, 20252 min read
Firefighters Union Warns Anthem–Northern Light Dispute Risks Access to Care
October 1, 2025 By: Scanner Alerts Media Group The Professional Fire Fighters of Maine (PFFMaine) says a contract dispute between Anthem...
Oct 4, 20251 min read
Fire Marshal Investigates Oakfield Fire as Possible Arson
October 3, 2025 By: Scanner Alerts Media Group Maine’s Office of State Fire Marshal is investigating a Thursday night fire in Oakfield...
Oct 4, 20251 min read
Thomaston Names Eric Quatrano as Police Chief; Swearing-In Set for Oct. 15
October 2, 2025 By: Scanner Alerts Media Group The Town of Thomaston has appointed Eric Quatrano as its new Police Chief, highlighting...
Oct 4, 20251 min read
Car Strikes Tree in Wilton; One Person Transported
October 4, 2025 By: Scanner Alerts Media Group Wilton Fire responded early Saturday to a motor-vehicle crash involving a car and a tree,...
Oct 4, 20251 min read
Brunswick Police Free Duck Hunter Stuck in Maquoit Bay Mud
Brunswick Police Free Duck Hunter Stuck in Maquoit Bay Mud
Oct 3, 20251 min read
Lewiston Woman Arrested; Agents Seize Cocaine, Fentanyl, Oxycodone, Xanax, Psilocybin, and Firearms
October 1, 2025 By: Scanner Alerts Media Group The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency arrested a 21-year-old Lewiston woman following a...
Oct 1, 20251 min read
Maine Urges Drivers to Slow Down; Pedestrians to Be Seen During October Safety Campaigns
October 1, 2025 By: Scanner Alerts Media Group The Maine Bureau of Highway Safety is marking Pedestrian Safety Month by urging drivers to...
Oct 1, 20251 min read
Student on Scooter Collides with Pickup at Bath Intersection; No Significant Injuries Reported
September 30, 2025 By: Scanner Alerts Media Group Bath officials say a 13-year-old student riding an electric scooter struck a pickup...
Sep 30, 20251 min read
Pittsfield Man Charged with Aggravated Animal Cruelty; $50,000 Bail Set
September 29, 2025 By: Scanner Alerts Media Group A Pittsfield animal control investigation led to charges against Cristopher Colson, 24,...
Sep 29, 20251 min read
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