Troy Jackson defeats Susan Collins in Maine Senate race ending her bid for a sixth term
Democrat Troy Jackson defeated five-term Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine after replacing original nominee Graham Platner, who withdrew following a sexual assault allegation.
Democrat Troy Jackson defeated five-term Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine after replacing original nominee Graham Platner, who withdrew following a sexual assault allegation.
Maine's 2026 Senate race: What to know about Susan Collins vs. Troy Jackson
Troy Jackson will face longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine’s 2026 U.S. Senate election, a contest national analysts rate as a toss‑up and one that could help determine control of the chamber.
Troy Jackson will face longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine’s 2026 U.S. Senate election, a contest national analysts rate as a toss‑up and one that could help determine control of the chamber.
Great white shark pulls lifeguard underwater at popular family beach destination on the East Coast
A lifeguard is recovering after a great white shark pulled him underwater near a popular family beach destination in Maine over the weekend, local officials said.
A lifeguard is recovering after a great white shark pulled him underwater near a popular family beach destination in Maine over the weekend, local officials said.
Maine Democrats set to pick new candidate in key Senate race
The Maine U.S. Senate race captured headlines after Graham Platner had to drop out due to sexual assault allegations. The state party is set to pick a new candidate in a key race.
The Maine U.S. Senate race captured headlines after Graham Platner had to drop out due to sexual assault allegations. The state party is set to pick a new candidate in a key race.
Fatal shootings prompt ICE policy changes
ICE has temporarily paused most vehicle stops while officials review two fatal officer-involved shootings in Texas and Maine, as protests grow and lawmakers call for a transparent investigation.
ICE has temporarily paused most vehicle stops while officials review two fatal officer-involved shootings in Texas and Maine, as protests grow and lawmakers call for a transparent investigation.
Maine ICE shooting: Man who was killed was not the target of warrant, Sen. Angus King says
The motorist killed by ICE officers in a Maine shooting Monday was not the target of the warrant the officers were executing, Sen. Angus King said Homeland Security Secretary Mullin told him.
The motorist killed by ICE officers in a Maine shooting Monday was not the target of the warrant the officers were executing, Sen. Angus King said Homeland Security Secretary Mullin told him.
Maine Senate candidate faces new allegations as Dems weigh next steps
New allegations against Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner are raising questions about a key race that could influence control of the U.S. Senate.
New allegations against Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner are raising questions about a key race that could influence control of the U.S. Senate.
Maine fire, explosion kills firefighter, injures multiple people at lumber mill, officials say
A fire and explosion at a lumber mill in Maine killed a firefighter and injured multiple people on Friday.
A fire and explosion at a lumber mill in Maine killed a firefighter and injured multiple people on Friday.
Janet Mills, Maine governor, drops out of Democratic race for Senate
Maine Gov. Janet Mills said she has dropped out of the race for U.S. Senate in her home state.
Maine Gov. Janet Mills said she has dropped out of the race for U.S. Senate in her home state.
One of world's oldest lobster fishers, Virginia Oliver, dies in Maine at 105
Virginia Oliver, who dedicated her life to lobster fishing and became Maine's "lobster lady," has died. She was 105 years old.
Virginia Oliver, who dedicated her life to lobster fishing and became Maine's "lobster lady," has died. She was 105 years old.
6 killed after business jet crashes at Maine airport
Federal Aviation Administration officials said the private aircraft crashed on takeoff from Bangor International Airport in Maine Sunday night.
Federal Aviation Administration officials said the private aircraft crashed on takeoff from Bangor International Airport in Maine Sunday night.
Teen charged in Maine paddleboarder's death that sparked serial killer fears
Maine authorities said a 17-year-old was taken into custody for the alleged murder of a 48-year-old woman found strangled on remote island.
Maine authorities said a 17-year-old was taken into custody for the alleged murder of a 48-year-old woman found strangled on remote island.
Giant jellyfish as wide as beach umbrella found lurking off New England coast
Known as a Lion’s Mane Jellyfish, the animal is a member of the largest jellyfish species in the world, according to the Smithsonian.
Known as a Lion’s Mane Jellyfish, the animal is a member of the largest jellyfish species in the world, according to the Smithsonian.
Maine grandmother graduates college at 88 years old
An 88-year-old grandmother in Maine showed the world it’s never too late to achieve your dreams.
An 88-year-old grandmother in Maine showed the world it’s never too late to achieve your dreams.
Hiker found dead in Maine, search continues for 28-year-old daughter
A 58-year-old hiker was found dead near a mountain summit in Maine while his 28-year-old daughter remains missing, authorities said Tuesday.
A 58-year-old hiker was found dead near a mountain summit in Maine while his 28-year-old daughter remains missing, authorities said Tuesday.
3.8 magnitude earthquake strikes near Maine coast, tremors felt in Boston
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck near York Harbor, Maine, on Monday, approximately 7 miles south of the coastal area, according to the United States Geological Survey.
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck near York Harbor, Maine, on Monday, approximately 7 miles south of the coastal area, according to the United States Geological Survey.
Woman goes missing in Maine forest for days, is rescued hundreds of feet from dead husband
Maine officials announced the rescue of Pamela Helmstadter on Thursday, who went missing with her husband John a few days earlier. John had died after suffering a fall.
Maine officials announced the rescue of Pamela Helmstadter on Thursday, who went missing with her husband John a few days earlier. John had died after suffering a fall.
Teacher gives birth in school parking lot minutes after dismissing class: 'Still in disbelief'
On October 8, Tori Hildreth, a 30-year-old teacher at Old Town High School in Maine, unexpectedly gave birth to her second daughter, Bella, in the school's parking lot.
On October 8, Tori Hildreth, a 30-year-old teacher at Old Town High School in Maine, unexpectedly gave birth to her second daughter, Bella, in the school's parking lot.
Overweight truck falls through historic covered bridge, plunges into river
An overweight truck loaded with crushed gravel fell through a covered wooden bridge, causing substantial damage that will leave the bridge closed for months.
An overweight truck loaded with crushed gravel fell through a covered wooden bridge, causing substantial damage that will leave the bridge closed for months.
15 million bees contained after bee-laden truck crashes in Maine
A tractor-trailer carrying 15 million honey bees to pollinate blueberry fields overturned on a Maine highway, leading to emergency responses focused on bee containment and safety, with several responders, including the Fire Chief, getting stung multiple times.
A tractor-trailer carrying 15 million honey bees to pollinate blueberry fields overturned on a Maine highway, leading to emergency responses focused on bee containment and safety, with several responders, including the Fire Chief, getting stung multiple times.