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Here are the first babies of 2024 

By Ethan Andrews on Jan 01, 2024 02:05 pm
In Maine, several hospitals traditionally report their first births of the year. We will post them here as they are reported.
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Police investigating death in Bar Harbor

By Bill Trotter on Jan 01, 2024 01:32 pm
Police have been at an address on Des Isle Avenue in downtown Bar Harbor since Sunday afternoon, according to neighbors.
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Quick-thinking bystanders rescue Portland resident from rooftop of burning home 

By CBS 13 on Jan 01, 2024 11:28 am
While firefighters were on their way, a caller stated they could see smoke and flames, a window breaking and a person on the roof of the building.
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New Maine law takes effect eliminating out-of-pocket abortion costs 

By Carol Bousquet, Maine Public on Jan 01, 2024 10:10 am
The law ensures that women with private health plans who seek abortion care do not need coinsurance and cannot be charged a copayment or required to meet a deductible.
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2 Maine hikers rescued after suffering severe hypothermia 

By CBS 13 on Jan 01, 2024 08:14 am
The party of three spent the night in the woods, and in the morning the third person hiked shoeless to a nearby house to ask for help.
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Bangor welcomes 2024 with ball drop in a new spot

By Kathleen O'Brien on Jan 01, 2024 01:15 am
This year the glittering ball fell from the roof of 6 Central St. to mark the start of 2024.
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Kettlebells can easily improve your home workout routine

By Julia Bayly on Jan 01, 2024 01:00 am
With kettlebells, you too can be as fit as a Russian farmer.
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2 ships sank on the same Maine ledge on New Year’s Day 1920

By Troy R. Bennett on Jan 01, 2024 01:00 am
Two captains made the exact same fatal error in judgment, missing the harbor mouth and consigning their vessels to the bottom of the sea.
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A look back at the notable Mainers who died in 2023

By Christopher Burns on Jan 01, 2024 01:00 am
Those Mainers who died in 2023 include a witness who helped convict Charles Manson, a politician who promoted secession and a punk rocker.
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This cool cat is a Maine woods staple

By Julie Harris on Jan 01, 2024 01:00 am
Enjoy this close-up view of a Canada lynx looking for a potential meal in the Maine woods.
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