Top Portland Area Local News Stories
Source: WMTW.com - Local News
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has strongly defended his decision to have flags flown at half-staff Saturday for singer Whitney Houston.
Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:41:46 EST
A number of Senate Democrats oppose a proposed supplemental state budget in a vote on Thursday night.
Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:34:03 EST
A man wanted in connection with the 1994 murder of a Massachusetts man was arrested Wednesday in the parking lot of the Maine Mall in South Portland.
Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:33:27 EST
Washington County caucus results will be reviewed in a March Republican state committee meeting.
Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:17:53 EST
A Rome woman and her four children escaped from their burning mobile home Thursday morning, but the home was destroyed.
Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:13:28 EST
News 8 takes a look at what fireworks are now legal to purchase and talks with one business owner who plans to open fireworks stores in Maine.
Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:55:03 EST
Business in Lewistion and Biddeford are expanding and growing despite the sagging economy.
Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:13:01 EST
MaineÂ’s Downeaster passenger rail line is in danger of losing $6 million in federal funding.
Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:13:43 EST
Work is under way to replace the Kennebec Ice Arena in Hallowell, which collapsed nearly a year ago.
Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:16:04 EST
The York County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal car crash.
Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:34:28 EST
University of Maine System trustees have tapped the CEO of the James W. Sewall Co. in Old Town to serve as chancellor.
Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:12:43 EST
The Maine Supreme Court is expected to hear an appeal Thursday from a brother and sister convicted of killing the woman's husband.
Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:36:28 EST
A new survey finds that while many Americans believe breakfast is important, fewer than half actually eat breakfast.
Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:07:25 EST
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