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In the Arena Ep. 102 - The Final Debates
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- In the Arena Ep. 102 - The Final Debates
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- 37:06
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- For our deep dive this week, Wednesday night was the final Governor’s debate between Hannah Pingree, Rick Bennett, and Bobby Charles.
We will take a hard look at that debate, and all four televised meetings for these candidates, to see who did well where and when, who missed the mark or missed an opportunity, and whether any of it moved the needle.
Then, for our lightning round we play, “Is there anything to see here?” Looking at a few headlines from the last week, such as, “Troy Jackson was paid by unions during his campaign for Governor” and “Troy Jackson and Susan Collins find some common ground on social security.”
Our analysts will decide if there is anything to actually see here, or is this just a headline seeking clicks.
And then to wrap up– another look back on a memorable moment in Maine history when a gangster on the FBI’s public enemies list lost his final showdown in Bangor.
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- Meet Tow Mater, our Adoptable Pet of the Week
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- 2:29
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Tow Mater is a 9-month-old pup who is the textbook definition of a social butterfly, according to the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland.
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- Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland dedicates 100th home in Standish
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- 2:04
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland dedicates 100th home in Standish
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- Another round of rain Friday(10/16)
- Runtime
- 2:11
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Meteorologist Colleen Hurley times out our next storm and breaks down the weekend
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- Foreign exporters are pricing Maine lumber mills out of the market
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- 4:32
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Foreign exporters are pricing Maine lumber mills out of the market
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- Fact checking WMTW gubernatorial debate
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- 3:12
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Fact checking WMTW gubernatorial debate
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- Maine man who killed his girlfriend's son sentenced to 45 years for murder
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Daniel Markey had claimed self-defense in the 2025 shooting in Norridgewock. It took a jury less than an hour to convict him of murder.
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- Man in custody, toddler taken to hospital after ICE vehicle struck during Maine traffic stop
- Runtime
- 1:54
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Video captured by a bird feeder camera shows a driver backing an SUV into an approaching vehicle while he was in the process of being stopped by immigration agents in the city of Sanford.
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- Landing School confirms it is closing for good
- Runtime
- 0:26
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- The school in Arundel, Maine, suspended academic programs for the 2026-27 school year back in August, but the board now says it could not find a viable way to keep the school open.
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- Several pets killed in Paris fire that destroyed home, officials say
- Runtime
- 0:22
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- The Maine State Fire Marshal's Office said that due to the extensive damage, the cause of the fire has been classified as undetermined.
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- Central Maine Medical Center warned by federal government about patient safety violations
- Runtime
- 0:37
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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- The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services told the Lewiston hospital to correct a slew of issues or risk losing its ability to participate in Medicare.
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- Drought Monitor shows no relief to extreme drought conditions
- Runtime
- 1:04
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- The drought monitor update as of Thursday, October 15, 2026, shows no change. Tuesday's rain was not incorporated in the update, but will reflect it when next Tuesday's data is collected.
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- Eliot Cutler begins jail sentence for probation violations
- Runtime
- 0:24
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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- Convicted sex offender Eliot Cutler, who twice ran to become governor of Maine, returned to jail Thursday morning to begin serving the sentence he received for violating his probation.
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- Bird feeder camera captures footage of ICE vehicle being struck during Sanford traffic stop
- Runtime
- 0:35
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Video shared with Maine's Total Coverage shows the moment a driver backed an SUV into an ICE vehicle while they were in the process of being stopped by immigration agents in Sanford. We also received footage showing the aftermath of the crash. #ice #immigration #maine #sanfordmaine #crash #trafficstop #mainenews #shorts
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- ICE vehicle struck during Maine traffic stop; toddler taken to hospital
- Runtime
- 0:39
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- A person who was stopped by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Sanford stands accused of backing into an ICE vehicle with a 1-year-old passenger inside their car, according to authorities.
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- Widespread rain arrives in Maine Friday
- Runtime
- 2:32
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Emily Pike shows you a look at the 8 Day Forecast.
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- Soaking rain to move through Maine on Friday and be followed by a chilly weekend
- Runtime
- 1:53
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Maine will see some beneficial rain on Friday, but cold air will be moving in on Saturday and bring some upslope snow showers to the mountains. Meteorologist Ted McInerney has the timeline for the impact weather. #weather #rain #snow #cold #maine #forecast #maineweather #mewx #shorts
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- Wet Friday with cold winds picking up for the weekend
- Runtime
- 2:24
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- How’s the weather looking for you? Get the latest Maine’s Total Weather video forecast from Meteorologist Ted McInerney.
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- Soggy Friday in Maine with a taste of November this weekend (10/15/26)
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- 3:25
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- Soggy Friday in Maine with a taste of November this weekend (10/15/26)
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- Today's 5AM Forecast Update
- Runtime
- 3:04
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- How’s the weather looking for your Thursday? Get your latest Maine’s Total Weather video forecast from Meteorologist Ted McInerney.
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- Maine gubernatorial candidate Bennett says political parties are "a large part of the problem"
- Runtime
- 2:21
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Independent State Sen. Rick Bennett pointed to his opponents' clashes during our debate to help make his case for Maine governor. Democratic candidate Hannah Pingree argued that Bennett is a "lifelong Republican," while GOP candidate Bobby Charles touted himself as an "across-the-aisle guy." #politics #debate #maine #governorsrace #2026election #mainepolitics #mepolitics #mainenews #shorts
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- Race for Maine governor: Bennett and Pingree both call Charles a lobbyist, sparking strong reaction
- Runtime
- 1:15
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- Republican gubernatorial candidate Bobby Charles pushed back on claims that he is a lobbyist during our debate Wednesday night, which drew a smile from Democrat Hannah Pingree and a laugh from independent Rick Bennett. #politics #debate #maine #governorsrace #2026election #mainepolitics #mepolitics #mainenews #shorts
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- "I'm going after you": Charles and Pingree, candidates for Maine governor, clash during WMTW debate
- Runtime
- 1:43
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- There were some contentious moments between Republican Bobby Charles and Democrat Hannah Pingree during our gubernatorial debate Wednesday night, a number of which centered around a claim made by Charles. #politics #debate #maine #governorsrace #2026election #mainepolitics #mepolitics #mainenews #shorts
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- Recapping and analyzing the fourth and final Maine gubernatorial debate
- Runtime
- 5:58
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Candidates Bobby Charles (R), Hannah Pingree (D) and Rick Bennett (I) debated the issues while also taking several jabs at each other. Maine's Total Coverage political reporter Jackie Mundry and the In the Arena podcast team broke down what happened during the debate.
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- October 14 high school field hockey highlights
- Runtime
- 1:41
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Cheverus, Mt. Ararat and Yarmouth stayed unbeaten while Wells earned a key win.
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- Commitment 2026: Maine Gubernatorial Debate
- Runtime
- 58:31
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- There will be a new chapter in Maine politics with Gov. Janet Mills leaving the Blaine House. Hannah Pingree is seeking to keep the governor's office in Democratic hands, while Republican candidate Bobby Charles is making the case for a different direction in Augusta. State Sen. Rick Bennett, an independent and former Republican, argues that his experience is what Maine needs next.
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- FULL DEBATE: Bennett, Charles and Pingree make their case to be elected Maine governor
- Runtime
- 59:28
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- The race to succeed outgoing Gov. Janet Mills has come down to Democratic candidate Hannah Pingree, Republican candidate Bobby Charles and independent State Sen. Rick Bennett. All three candidates participated in the 2026 Maine's Total Coverage gubernatorial debate.
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- Maine gubernatorial candidates make their pitches for the Blaine House
- Runtime
- 2:02
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- Ahead of our gubernatorial debate, political reporter Jackie Mundry spoke to candidates Rick Bennett (I), Bobby Charles (R) and Hannah Pingree (D) about their bids to become Maine's next governor. #maine #politics #governorrace #2026election #mainepolitics #mepolitics #shorts
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- Medomak Valley High students told not to drink school's water due to recent lead testing results
- Runtime
- 0:16
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- The school's facility director says additional testing is being done to determine the cause. In the meantime, bottled water is being provided for students and staff.
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- Russo steps down at Portland; leaves unmatched legacy
- Runtime
- 1:56
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Six-time state champion coach Joe Russo won't return to the Portland bench this winter
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- Bright and breezy Thursday(10/15)
- Runtime
- 2:03
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Meteorologist Colleen Hurley breaks down the next storm to impact Maine and where it leaves us for the weekend
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- Hannah Pingree was the youngest ever female speaker of a U.S. state house, now she wants to be Ma...
- Runtime
- 3:11
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Hannah Pingree was the youngest ever female speaker of a U.S. state house, now she wants to be Maine governor
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- Daughter of man detained by ICE at Portland Jetport says he has a clean record
- Runtime
- 2:25
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Nguinamau Celestino when ICE agents allegedly stopped and arrested him at Portland Jetport's security checkpoint.
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- Residents of Portland's Franklin Towers must relocate during renovations
- Runtime
- 1:48
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- People who live at the 16-story apartment building, most of whom are elderly or disabled, are being told they have to be relocated while the Portland Housing Authority conducts a multi-million-dollar renovation project.
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- Lewiston shooting victims demand accountability from Maine Community Foundation
- Runtime
- 1:21
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Survivors of the 2023 mass shootings slammed the foundation over how funds were handled following the tragedy.
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- Augusta voters face ballot question to approve $7.3 million bond including investment in Augusta ...
- Runtime
- 2:02
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- The first question on Augusta residents' ballots in November will be whether to approve the city taking out a bond of more than $7 million.
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- Maine political analysts break down state of governor's race ahead of WMTW debate
- Runtime
- 1:27
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- The In the Arena podcast team shares what they expect to hear from Rick Bennett, Bobby Charles and Hannah Pingree during the gubernatorial debate on Channel 8.
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- Maine man wanted after tactical team searches Rumford apartment following reports of gunfire
- Runtime
- 0:40
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- Authorities are searching for a Lewiston man who is wanted on several felony charges connected to an incident that prompted a shelter-in-place in the town of Rumford.
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- Here's how much rain fell in Maine from Tuesday into Wednesday (Oct. 13-14, 2026)
- Runtime
- 1:04
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- Maine's Total Weather is also looking ahead to the next storm, which will bring soaking rain and gusty winds on Friday.
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- Previewing WMTW's gubernatorial debate between Bennett, Charles and Pingree
- Runtime
- 1:18
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- The three chief candidates for Maine governor, Democratic candidate Hannah Pingree, Republican candidate Bobby Charles and independent State Sen. Rick Bennett, will face off in a debate that begins on Channel 8 at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14.
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- New England Cancer Specialists offering highly personalized blood treatment
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- New England Cancer Specialists is now offering CAR-T cell therapy, a highly personalized blood cancer treatment, to its patients in Maine.
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- Federal complaint filed after thousands of dead fish found in Brunswick
- Runtime
- 1:36
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- Thousands of alewives were found dead along the shores of the Androscoggin River. Many of them had been decapitated.
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- Title
- Sen. Susan Collins and Troy Jackson square off in third debate
- Runtime
- 1:11
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- Republican incumbent Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson faced off in their third debate Tuesday night at the Bangor studio of WMTW media partner WABI.
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- Person dead, two others in the hospital after Bangor house fire
- Runtime
- 0:25
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- The fire on Cedar Street was reported at about 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday and drivers were told to expect delays in the area all morning.
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- Rumford police issue shelter-in-place for area of Waldo Street, Maine Avenue
- Runtime
- 0:29
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- The Rumford Police Department has issued a shelter-in-place advisory for the area near the intersection of Waldo Street and Maine Avenue. Maine State Police officials told Maine's Total Coverage that the agency is assisting Rumford police with an incident involving a barricaded person.
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- Dry time ahead of soaking rain arriving Friday
- Runtime
- 2:18
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- Emily Pike shows you a look at the 8 Day Forecast.
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- Waterville High School evacuated due to bomb threat, which was deemed a hoax
- Runtime
- 0:29
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- Police say a juvenile has been charged in connection with a hoax bomb threat that prompted the evacuation of Waterville High School on Wednesday.
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- What you need to know about the flu shot as flu season picks up in Maine
- Runtime
- 2:58
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- Flu numbers are starting to pick up in Maine. We spoke with a local pharmacist to get answers to common questions about the flu and flu shot.
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- Maine weather forecast: Bombogenesis, gusty winds and some snow for Oct. 16-17, 2026
- Runtime
- 0:43
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- A storm that will bring rain to Maine on Friday will rapidly intensify as it moves through New England, but winds will pick up in the storm's wake and there will be a chance of snow in the mountains. Meteorologist Colleen Hurley breaks it all down. #maine #weather #rain #wind #snow #bombogenesis #maineweather #newengland #mewx #shorts
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- Dry and mild
- Runtime
- 2:24
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- Cloudy skies today and showers return at the end of the week
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