Zach Blanchard
NEWS CENTER Maine
Bangor, ME, United States
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Freeport Flag Ladies say goodbye to one of their own
Elaine Greene with the Freeport Flag Ladies confirmed Carmen Footer died Tuesday night at 81 years old. → Read More
Sens. Collins, King call for more aid to Ukraine one year after Russian invasion
Both of Maine's senators have visited the country and met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. → Read More
Mainer who made three aid trips to Ukraine reflects one year after Russian invasion
George Fox, of Bethel, said he has traveled to Ukraine three times to provide humanitarian assistance. → Read More
988 crisis line calls don't always route directly to support in Maine
Since the rollout of the 988 number, people calling from cellphones with out-of-state numbers do not get the Maine Crisis Line. Officials are working to fix that. → Read More
'Let's be honest': Sen. King responds to Republican outcry over so-called Twitter Files
GOP leaders have reportedly accused U.S. Sen. Angus King's campaign of wrongfully flagging more than 350 Twitter accounts back in 2018. → Read More
Sen. Collins not ready to back Haley for president, opposes Trump run
Maine's senior senator tells NEWS CENTER Maine Republicans are "going to have some really good choices" for 2024. → Read More
A Maine lawmaker is being asked to resign after a recent fraud indictment
Rep. Clinton Collamore, D-Waldoboro, is accused of forging about 30 signatures to qualify for election funds. → Read More
Mother's story inspires push for stronger abortion protections in Maine
Dana Pierce said she and her husband had to pay $40,000 and travel to Colorado for the procedure, 32 weeks into pregnancy. → Read More
Where is Ayla Reynolds? A look back on the case
The toddler was last seen Dec. 16, 2011, in Waterville. She was never found. → Read More
Maine CD-1 Republican candidate apologizes for 'rape' comment made during lobstermen rally
Ed Thelander, who is looking to unseat Rep. Chellie Pingree, walked back his statement in a Maine Public debate Wednesday night. → Read More
In Maine visit, new Boston Fed president says higher interest rates likely to continue
Dr. Susan M. Collins met with Gov. Janet Mills and Maine business leaders Wednesday. → Read More
South Portland could become fourth Maine city to ban flavored tobacco sales
If passed, the city would join Portland, Bangor, and Brunswick in banning the sale of the products, including vapes and e-cigarettes. → Read More
'You have failed us': Maine lobstermen face federal regulators over new rules
The public meeting with NOAA came at the request of Gov. Mills and members of Congress. → Read More
Maine man sentenced in decades-old Alaska cold case
A judge sentenced Steven Downs of Auburn to 75 years in prison for the 1993 rape and murder of Sophie Sergie. → Read More
Transgender man shares story of hope, years after surviving suicide
Aiden Cambell is now working as a mental health therapist and supporting other LGBTQ+ Mainers. → Read More
Collins backs bill to protect same-sex marriage, vote delayed until after midterms
Senate leadership agreed to push the vote back at the request of the bipartisan group working to get more Republican support. → Read More
Collins calls Inflation Reduction Act 'problematic' amid Democrat win
NEWS CENTER Maine was at the White House Tuesday as Pres. Biden held a celebration for the historic legislation. → Read More
Portland to determine if city government will restructure in November vote
The eight ballot questions crafted by the Portland Charter Commission will be on the Nov. 8 ballot. → Read More
Planned Parenthood sees 20% increase in birth control appointments in Maine
Planned Parenthood of Northern New England says the increase happened after Supreme Court rulings in June. → Read More
Crews rescue dog from apartment fire in Portland
Firefighters responded to the six-unit building on Grant Street Monday night. There were no reported injuries. → Read More