Sam Rogers
NEWS CENTER Maine
Portland, ME, United States
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This Maine student does it all in Dexter
Dexter Regional High School senior Annika King balances sports, leadership positions in student organizations, and volunteering at a local nursing home. → Read More
Raymond man dies after being hit by a car Sunday night in Naples
Donald Wallace of Raymond was pronounced dead at the scene after he was hit by a car on Harrison Road in Naples, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office → Read More
My Place Teen Center has been helping kids in Maine for 25 years
The center serves 80 to 100 kids a day at its Westbrook and new Biddeford location. Now, kids who spent time at the center are paying it forward as staff members. → Read More
'Snow' much for spring: Mainers head outdoors during late February storm
Both kids and adults alike enjoyed Thursday's fresh snow on the sledding hill and at the hockey rink as Mother Nature showed us winter isn't over yet. → Read More
As Maine preps for snow, annual high school basketball to take one-day pause
The Maine Principals' Association postponed all games across the state Thursday, but it made for a busy day on the court Wednesday. → Read More
Bangor man charged with two felonies after alleged stabbing
Brandon Hamilton, 40, was arrested after police responded to a call of a reported assault with a knife on Union Street Sunday evening. → Read More
New bill aims to delay starting time for Maine public high schools
Mattie Daughtry introduced the bill in an effort to help students' well-being. Opponents of the bill said there are too many challenges, like bussing, to overcome. → Read More
Lebanon's Hometown Gas & Grill cashes in bonus after selling winning lottery ticket
On Wednesday, a $50K check was awarded to the owner and staff of the Maine gas station that sold last month's winning $1.35B Mega Millions Jackpot ticket. → Read More
Boothbay Region Elementary School will close this week due to water damage
Principal Shawna Kurr told families the cold weather caused a sprinkler system break in the school. As of Sunday, there is no timeline for when students can return. → Read More
Development plan could bring 800 new housing units to Portland neighborhood
Port Property announced its "Master Development Plan" this past week proposed for the city's West Bayside neighborhood. → Read More
Maine woman dies in Andover snowmobile crash
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife said Dorothy McPherson, 46, of Mexico, Maine crashed into a tree and later died in the hospital. → Read More
These high schoolers are leading conversations in mental health
Lewiston High School students are prioritizing mental health with their Be Kind to Your Mind program. → Read More
This innovative build in Portland aims to inspire eco-friendly future in residential development
The seven-unit condo building has a 70-panel solar farm, heat pumps, electric vehicle chargers, and state-of-the-art windows. Developers hope to make it replicable. → Read More
There's a shortage of nurses in rural Maine, but a new program in Wilton is designed to help
The university is hoping its new nursing program in Wilton will help toward solving a decades-long problem in the state: a shortage of nurses in rural Maine. → Read More
Man arrested after alleged kidnapping incident in Bangor Target parking lot
The Bangor Police Department said Colby Cooper, 21, of Brewer was arrested and charged with kidnapping, eluding, and domestic violence assault on Saturday, Jan. 14. → Read More
Ice Storm of '98 | A look back 25 years later
Hundreds of thousands of homes lost power during the storm and widespread damage took weeks to fully repair. But it was also when Mainers looked out for Mainers. → Read More
Poland Spring donates more than $35,000 to local heating assistance programs
The Maine-based company awarded funds to six communities to help with heating costs this winter. → Read More
Maine Maritime Museum offering free weekend admission through the end of March
The free admission is an effort to get more members of the local community back to the museum, according to employees. New exhibits will be on display for visitors. → Read More
Maine State Police investigate homicide in Lincolnville
47-year-old Kevin Curit of Lincolnville was found dead by police Friday morning. Police arrested Matthew Pendleton of Linolncile in connection to his murder. → Read More
Erskine Academy student dies after succumbing to injuries from a December 30 car crash
The parents of Rémy Pettengill confirmed the news to Erskine Academy. According to a school Facebook post, it is holding a vigil Sunday afternoon in his honor → Read More