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October 18, 2023

Crew member burned, passengers evacuated from small cruise ship in Maine after explosion

Passengers aboard a small cruise ship in Maine are now at a hotel following an explosion and fire that injured one crew member, officials said.

October 17, 2023

Maine tribe recalls fourth chief in 7 years

Passamaquoddy tribe Chief Rena Newell has been recalled and removed from office, exactly one month before a scheduled meeting with Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills.

October 16, 2023

Maine authorities arrest driver who led police chase for 55 miles

A driver, who led a 55-mile police chase that lasted for 90 minutes, has been arrested near Lincoln, Maine. The driver nearly hit a game warden before his arrest.

October 12, 2023

Schooner involved in fatal mast collapse had history of accidents, Coast Guard records show

The 141-year-old schooner Grace Bailey, aboard which a passenger was killed by a felled mast, was reportedly involved in three accidents between 2019 and 2022.

October 10, 2023

Physician killed by Maine schooner's mast collapse worked at hospital where other victims were treated

Dr. Emily Mecklenburg, 40, of Rockland, Maine, has been identified as the woman killed by a collapsed mast aboard the historic schooner Grace Bailey.

October 10, 2023

Indigenous Peoples Day rally in Maine urge restoration of printed tribal treaties to the Maine Constitution

On Indigenous Peoples Day, hundreds of people rallied in Augusta, Maine, to urge voters to restore tribal treaties to the printed versions of the original state Constitution.

October 9, 2023

1 dead, 3 hurt after historic schooner's mast collapses off Maine coast

The primary mast of a historic excursion vessel, the schooner Grace Bailey, shattered and collapsed onto the ship's deck, resulting in one fatality and injuries to three others on board.

October 9, 2023

Maine authorities arrest man who allegedly killed 3-year-old girl on Christmas Day

Last year, 3-year-old girl Makinzlee Handrahan died on Christmas Day. The boyfriend of Makinzlee’s mother has been arrested in connection to her death.

October 7, 2023

Maine dental professional starts nonprofit, drives mobile care truck statewide to serve those in need

A Maine dental hygienist founded a nonprofit organization which provides free-of-charge oral care to children, the elderly, veterans and more in the local community.

October 5, 2023

Outrage over high school trans runner rising to 4th in girls' division after placing 172nd in the boys'

A transgender runner sparked controversy among girls and parents after competing in the Maine XC Festival of Champions on Saturday in the girls’ division.