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Rockport woman arrested for arson after fire destroys Maine home

1 day ago | wmtw.com | Russ Reed

The Maine State Fire Marshal's Office said a Rockport woman faces multiple charges, including arson, in connection with a fire that destroyed a house.Andrea Annis, 35, faces several counts of arson, refusing to submit to arrest or detention, burning prohibited materials and burning without a permit in connection with Tuesday afternoon's fire.The Rockport Fire Department said crews arrived at the home a few minutes after the fire was reported, and saw flames coming out of all the front...
High fire danger across entire state of Maine, Forest Service says

1 day ago | wmtw.com | Russ Reed

The Maine Forest Service said there is high wildfire danger across the entire state on Wednesday. "High" fire danger is the third-highest on the Maine Forest Service's scale behind "very high" and "extreme."Wednesday morning's fire danger update from the Maine Forest Service comes one day after a fire burned 10.7 acres near Swan Pond in Acton, not far from the Newfield town line.
Celtics say Tatum suffered ruptured Achilles in Game 4 loss to Knicks

2 days ago | wmtw.com | Russ Reed

The Boston Celtics announced Tuesday that star player Jayson Tatum ruptured his right Achilles tendon in Monday night's loss to the New York Knicks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Celtics said Tatum underwent successful surgery to repair the tendon. He is expected to make a full recovery, but there is currently no timetable for his return.
Maine man charged with arson after fire damages orthodontics office

2 days ago | wmtw.com | Russ Reed

An orthodontics office in Bangor was closed Tuesday after it was damaged by a fire that was intentionally set, according to the Maine State Fire Marshal's Office.Kerry Smith, 30, has been charged with arson in connection with Monday night's fire at Bangor Braces.Officials said firefighters responded to Bangor Braces, located at 257 Harlow St., shortly after 11:50 p.m.The Fire Marshal's Office said no one was inside the building when the fire started and no injuries were reported, but the fire...
Maine court rejects attempt to pause habeas hearings for indigent defendants who were denied counsel

2 days ago | wmtw.com | Russ Reed

A court has denied the state of Maine's request to halt habeas hearings for people who cannot afford a lawyer and were not provided with legal representation, a violation of their Sixth Amendment rights.
Maine Warden Service helps in search for missing Damariscotta man

2 days ago | wmtw.com | Russ Reed

The Maine Warden Service announced it is helping the Damariscotta Police Department in its search for a missing man. Tyler Low, 34, has been missing for over a week, according to authorities. Low was last seen leaving his Damariscotta home and walking into the woods behind his house at about 7:30 a.m. on Monday, May 5. The Warden Service said Low is an experienced outdoorsman and is very familiar with the woods in the area.
Which team won NBA lottery, chance to draft Cooper Flagg at No. 1

3 days ago | wmtw.com | Russ Reed

The Dallas Mavericks have been awarded the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft, putting them in prime position to select Maine native and top prospect Cooper Flagg.The Mavericks won Monday night's NBA draft lottery with a 1.8% chance to land the top pick, the fourth-worst odds entering the drawing.Flagg was in attendance for the lottery, as he is already in Chicago for the NBA draft combine.The 18-year-old from Newport is a month removed from the end of his freshman collegiate season,...
UMaine faculty member becomes 'Jeopardy!' winner

3 days ago | wmtw.com | Russ Reed

A faculty member at the University of Maine will make her second appearance on the popular quiz show "Jeopardy!" as a returning champion.Kara Peruccio, an assistant professor in both the Department of History and the Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program, appeared in Friday night's episode of Jeopardy! and wound up winning the game with a total of $12,400.Peruccio's win came more than a decade after her twin sister, Caitlin, appeared on the show as a contestant in 2013."We threw a...
Police report 'significant' power outages in Westbrook due to crash

3 days ago | wmtw.com | Russ Reed

The Westbrook Police Department says a vehicle crash has caused significant power outages in the Maine community.Police announced shortly after 3:05 p.m. that the crash on Brown Street is affecting power on the north side of the city, including the intersection of Cumberland and Bridge streets.People are being asked to avoid the area if possible and to use caution.>>Click here to get current traffic conditions where you are.Police said Central Maine Power crews are working to restore power to...
Man faces reckless conduct charge in Biddeford shooting, police say

3 days ago | wmtw.com | Russ Reed

A Maine man is facing a felony charge in connection with a shooting that happened along Route 1 in Biddeford, according to police.Derick Dorais, 34, of Biddeford, was arrested Sunday and charged with reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon, a Class C felony, according to Chief of Police JoAnne Fisk.Fisk said that at about 12:45 p.m., the Biddeford Police Department received a report of a fight between two men at 159 Elm St. involving a gun, and that a shot had possibly been fired.Responding...