The crowd at the Maine Republican Convention was supportive of the entire field of gubernatorial contenders aiming to take on Democrats and replace outgoing Gov. Janet Mills.

The Augusta facility will provide 24-hour care and expanded services, allowing veterans to receive treatment closer to home.

Peter Seraichick, of Peaks Island, holds a sign at a protest in Portland on Saturday, April 25th, 2026. Several dozen people rallied in Portland on Saturday, calling for the release of a Maine teenager detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement since November.

ORONO, Maine (WABI) - Even though it’s April, there was football being played in Orono. On Saturday, the Maine Football team took part in the annual Jeff Cole Memorial Spring game.

Olivia Andre, 19, had been in ICE detention for weeks when she heard her sister calling her name. Her family was being held in a separate section of the same facility, she soon learned.

Hiram fire received a report of a fire at a home on Bobbin Mill Road around 11:38 p.m., according to a news release from the Maine State Fire Marshal's Office. Crews found the home's basement and second floor on fire upon arrival.

AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - Veterans seeking treatment for substance use disorder will no longer have to travel out of state for inpatient care. In 1866, Togus VA Medical Center in Augusta became the country’s first veterans hospital.

The results are in for the Maine Lottery’s draw games on Friday, April 24, 2026. Here’s a look at winning numbers for each game on April 24. Winning Mega Millions numbers from