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Title: Cool and clear start for Maine
Runtime: 2:47
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: But cloudy conditions and cooler temperatures are on the way

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Maine Marathon 2026: What runners, spectators and drivers need to know for Sunday’s race

Title: Maine Marathon 2026: What runners, spectators and drivers need to know for Sunday’s race
Runtime: 1:41
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Maine Marathon 2026: What runners, spectators and drivers need to know for Sunday’s race

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Skowhegan teacher running Maine Marathon to inspire others with autism

Title: Skowhegan teacher running Maine Marathon to inspire others with autism
Runtime: 2:14
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: For Richard Drown, running has changed his life. Now, he is running marathons to show others with autism that anything is possible.

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Sen. Susan Collins responds to Gov. Janet Mills' calls to approve increased LIHEAP funding

Title: Sen. Susan Collins responds to Gov. Janet Mills' calls to approve increased LIHEAP funding
Runtime: 1:13
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Sen. Collins says Maine needs alternative options for home heating.

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Gray New Gloucester wins homecoming game

Title: Gray New Gloucester wins homecoming game
Runtime: 0:24
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Gray New Gloucester beat Lake Region in 8 man football.

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Saturday's high school soccer highlights

Title: Saturday's high school soccer highlights
Runtime: 0:57
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: The Scarborough girls won in double overtime while the Deering and Portland boys rallied for wins.

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Gorham and Thornton Academy football teams win

Title: Gorham and Thornton Academy football teams win
Runtime: 1:00
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Thornton Academy stayed unbeaten while Gorham earned its first win.

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Two firefighters who died following Searsmont explosion among those honored at Annual Firefighter...

Title: Two firefighters who died following Searsmont explosion among those honored at Annual Firefighter...
Runtime: 2:27
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: The 29th annual Maine Firefighter Memorial Service was held in Augusta on Saturday and organizers say this year's event carried a heavy weight.

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LifeFlight hosts event to reunite flight crews and patients

Title: LifeFlight hosts event to reunite flight crews and patients
Runtime: 1:00
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: LifeFlight of Maine hosted an event on Saturday that brought together flight crews and the patients whom they cared for.

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Cooling trend continues beyond the weekend

Title: Cooling trend continues beyond the weekend
Runtime: 2:57
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Emily Pike shows you a look at the 8 Day Forecast.

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Title: Fact checking WMTW CD-2 debate
Runtime: 3:32
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Fact checking WMTW CD-2 debate

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Nanna's House to benefit from 2026 Maine Marathon

Title: Nanna's House to benefit from 2026 Maine Marathon
Runtime: 1:47
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Nanna's House and three other local nonprofits are the beneficiaries of this weekend's Maine Marathon.

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Title: Cooler Temperatures Return to Maine
Runtime: 2:34
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Temperatures are back in the 60s after a warm day yesterday

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Title: Blitz 8 Week 5 highlights
Runtime: 9:31
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Highlights from the top games around the state.

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Picture perfect October weather arrives to start the weekend

Title: Picture perfect October weather arrives to start the weekend
Runtime: 2:33
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Picture perfect October weather arrives to start the weekend

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Title: Picture perfect October weather arrives to start the weekend
Runtime: 2:17
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: How’s the weather looking for your Friday? Get your latest Maine’s Total Weather video forecast from Meteorologist Roger Griswold.

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A look at the work of Central Maine Power's troubleshooters as Public Utilities Commission consid...

Title: A look at the work of Central Maine Power's troubleshooters as Public Utilities Commission consid...
Runtime: 2:24
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Central Maine Power says the money would go toward upgrading infrastructure, which would ease the burden for troubleshooters.

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"Cannot mistake progress for the end of the crisis." Fatal overdoses in Maine are down, but conce...

Title: "Cannot mistake progress for the end of the crisis." Fatal overdoses in Maine are down, but conce...
Runtime: 4:06
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: The number of deadly overdoses in Maine is down this year compared to last year, while the number of non-fatal overdoses is up. Joanne Grant, Chief Growth Officer at Sweetser, spoke with Maine's Total Coverage on Friday about the data and needs facing Mainers.

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Maine political experts discuss the U.S. Senate race between Sen. Susan Collins and Troy Jackson

Title: Maine political experts discuss the U.S. Senate race between Sen. Susan Collins and Troy Jackson
Runtime: 6:52
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: The expert panel discusses Thursday’s debate between Paul LePage and Matt Dunlap and the race between U.S. Sen. Susan Collins and Troy Jackson

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Maine political experts discuss Paul LePage’s CD2 candidacy

Title: Maine political experts discuss Paul LePage’s CD2 candidacy
Runtime: 3:06
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: The hosts of the In the Arena podcast discuss former Republican Governor Paul LePage’s bid for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.

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Maine political experts discuss Matt Dunlap's CD2 candidacy

Title: Maine political experts discuss Matt Dunlap's CD2 candidacy
Runtime: 3:41
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: The hosts of the In the Arena podcast discuss Democratic State Auditor Matt Dunlap’s bid to represent Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.

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Maine nonprofit receives national award for fighting childhood hunger

Title: Maine nonprofit receives national award for fighting childhood hunger
Runtime: 6:40
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Full Plates Full Potential was awarded $40,000 from The Courage Project and is highlighting the impact of federal SNAP benefit cuts on Maine children.

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FULL DEBATE: LePage and Dunlap vying to represent Maine's CD2

Title: FULL DEBATE: LePage and Dunlap vying to represent Maine's CD2
Runtime: 59:11
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Maine Congressman Jared Golden announced last year that he will not run for reelection to represent the 2nd Congressional District. Now, the race for Golden's seat in the U.S. House of Representatives is down to State Auditor Matt Dunlap (D) and former Gov. Paul LePage (R). Both candidates participated in a debate hosted by Maine's Total Coverage on Oct. 1, 2026.

Title: Warm with a few showers today
Runtime: 1:56
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: How’s the weather looking for your Friday? Get the latest Maine’s Total Weather video forecast from Meteorologist Ted McInerney.

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Maine's CD2 candidates: LePage touts his wisdom while Dunlap leans on diverse work experience

Title: Maine's CD2 candidates: LePage touts his wisdom while Dunlap leans on diverse work experience
Runtime: 1:43
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Paul LePage says his experience as Maine governor would serve him well as the representative of the 2nd Congressional District, while Matt Dunlap argues that the variety of roles he held in state government make him a better candidate for the U.S. House. #maine #politics #2026election #debate #cd2 #congress #paullepage #mattdunlap #mainepolitics #mepolitics #shorts

'That's actually not true': Dunlap refutes LePage's claim about refusal to enforce certain laws

Title: 'That's actually not true': Dunlap refutes LePage's claim about refusal to enforce certain laws
Runtime: 1:29
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: When Maine's 2nd Congressional District candidates discussed election integrity during our debate, former Gov. Paul LePage accused Matt Dunlap of refusing to enforce election laws on college campuses while he was secretary of state. Dunlap denied the allegation and discredited the idea of voter ID, something LePage is advocating for. #maine #politics #2026election #debate #cd2 #congress #paullepage #mattdunlap #mainepolitics #mepolitics

Candidates for Maine's 2nd Congressional District share a laugh during debate

Title: Candidates for Maine's 2nd Congressional District share a laugh during debate
Runtime: 1:02
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: During our CD2 debate, Matt Dunlap mentioned how Paul LePage "changed his tune" about immigration after he revealed a member of his extended family was facing deportation. LePage said Dunlap's statement was just an effort to try to get him angry, which both candidates laughed about. #maine #politics #2026election #debate #cd2 #congress #paullepage #mattdunlap #mainepolitics #mepolitics #shorts

'Nobody would want you': LePage takes shot at Dunlap during CD2 debate

Title: 'Nobody would want you': LePage takes shot at Dunlap during CD2 debate
Runtime: 2:01
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Matt Dunlap (D) and Paul LePage (R) found some common ground on immigration enforcement during our 2nd Congressional District debate, but one of the candidates still got a quick jab in. #maine #politics #2026election #debate #cd2 #congress #paullepage #mattdunlap #mainepolitics #mepolitics #shorts

'An absolute lie!': LePage vehemently opposes accusation about Social Security opinion

Title: 'An absolute lie!': LePage vehemently opposes accusation about Social Security opinion
Runtime: 1:09
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: There were some contentious moments during our CD2 debate, including when Republican Paul LePage took exception to Democrat Matt Dunlap's claim regarding his stance on Social Security. #maine #politics #2026election #debate #cd2 #congress #paullepage #mattdunlap #mainepolitics #mepolitics #shorts

Commitment 2026: Maine's 2nd Congressional District Debate

Title: Commitment 2026: Maine's 2nd Congressional District Debate
Runtime: 58:30
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Two familiar names in Maine politics want to replace outgoing Congressman Jared Golden. Paul LePage, a Republican and former two-term governor, is trying to return to public office, this time in Washington. Matt Dunlap, a Democrat, is the current state auditor and former Maine secretary of state who is now making his case for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Title: WMTW CD-2 debate recap and analysis
Runtime: 7:14
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: WMTW CD-2 debate recap and analysis

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'I did not say that': Dunlap denies LePage's claim about comment regarding impeachment

Title: 'I did not say that': Dunlap denies LePage's claim about comment regarding impeachment
Runtime: 1:22
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: In our CD2 debate, Democratic candidate Matt Dunlap said Congress has completely rolled over for President Trump when it comes to the war in Iran. This prompted Republican candidate Paul LePage to make a claim that Dunlap strongly refuted. #maine #politics #2026election #debate #cd2 #congress #paullepage #mattdunlap #mainepolitics #mepolitics #shorts

Warm again tomorrow before cooler days return

Title: Warm again tomorrow before cooler days return
Runtime: 3:08
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Warm again tomorrow before cooler days return

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October 1 field hockey and soccer highlights

Title: October 1 field hockey and soccer highlights
Runtime: 0:58
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: The Edward Little and York boys soccer teams rallied for wins, while the Kennebunk/Sanford field hockey team earned a road win.

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Title: In the Arena Ep. 100
Runtime: 45:35
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: For our deep dive this week, we are going to look at the myriad polls that have come out in the races for US Senate, Governor, and Congress. There are some conflicting results, some clear favorites, and some races just too close to call.
Then, for our lightning round, we will look back over a few past episodes and revisit some of our hotter topics to see how we feel about them today.
And then to wrap up– another look back on a “moment in time” in Maine history, and the creation of a Portland landmark this week in 1888.

Lewiston looks to Augusta for help addressing repeat youth violence

Title: Lewiston looks to Augusta for help addressing repeat youth violence
Runtime: 2:26
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: City officials say they've increased police enforcement citywide, but more needs to be done to break the cycle of violence.

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New changes are coming to SNAP, including in Maine

Title: New changes are coming to SNAP, including in Maine
Runtime: 1:27
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: New changes are coming to SNAP, including in Maine

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Title: Warm again tomorrow before cooler days return
Runtime: 2:48
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: How’s the weather looking for your Thursday evening? Get the latest Maine’s Total Weather video forecast from Chief Meteorologist Roger Griswold.

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Title: Game of the Week: Morse vs. Freeport
Runtime: 1:44
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Morse and Freeport battle for the top spot in 'D' south

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Scholar Athlete of the week: Ben Noe Bonny Eagle

Title: Scholar Athlete of the week: Ben Noe Bonny Eagle
Runtime: 1:03
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Three-sport standout Ben Noe is our Scholar Athlete of the week

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CD2 candidates LePage and Dunlap make their case to Maine voters

Title: CD2 candidates LePage and Dunlap make their case to Maine voters
Runtime: 1:13
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Ahead of their debate Thursday night, Jackie Mundry sat down with 2nd Congressional District candidates Matt Dunlap (D) and Paul LePage (R) and asked them why Mainers in CD2 should vote for them. #maine #politics #2026election #cd2 #congress #paullepage #mattdunlap #mainepolitics #mepolitics #shorts

Maine political analysts share what they expect to hear from Dunlap and LePage during CD2 debate

Title: Maine political analysts share what they expect to hear from Dunlap and LePage during CD2 debate
Runtime: 1:40
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: State Auditor Matt Dunlap (D) and former Gov. Paul LePage (R) are vying to represent Maine's 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House. The In the Arena team weighs in on what each candidate will try to achieve during Thursday night's debate on WMTW Channel 8.

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New ICE guidance sets tighter rules for traffic stops, memo shows

Title: New ICE guidance sets tighter rules for traffic stops, memo shows
Runtime: 0:32
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have been ordered not to engage in high-speed car chases and to make vehicle stops only if they have completed specific training, according to an internal memo obtained by The Associated Press. The guidance follows more than a dozen encounters since last year in which ICE agents fired their guns, resulting in fatalities and injuries, including one deadly shooting in Biddeford, Maine.

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Cumberland Fair holds annual apple pie contest

Title: Cumberland Fair holds annual apple pie contest
Runtime: 1:23
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: This year, there were 20 pies in all in the State of Maine Apple Pie Contest, with 18 baked by adults and two baked by local youth.

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Eligible low-income CMP and Versant customers to receive automatic discounts

Title: Eligible low-income CMP and Versant customers to receive automatic discounts
Runtime: 0:31
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Gov. Janet Mills says eligible low-income customers of Central Maine Power and Versant Power will soon begin receiving automatic discounts on their electric bill.

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Pilot escapes with minor injuries after crashing extremely rare plane in Maine

Title: Pilot escapes with minor injuries after crashing extremely rare plane in Maine
Runtime: 0:24
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: A plane from the 1930s crashed in Brunswick on Thursday. It was the only known example of that plane in existence.

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AARP poll shows close Senate race in Maine, Pingree leading in governor’s race

Title: AARP poll shows close Senate race in Maine, Pingree leading in governor’s race
Runtime: 1:13
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Democrat Troy Jackson holds a 50% to 47% lead over Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins in a new AARP poll of likely Maine voters, while Democrat Hannah Pingree leads Republican Bobby Charles in the governor’s race.

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Alleged drug dealer arrested after crashing into construction vehicle in Auburn, Maine

Title: Alleged drug dealer arrested after crashing into construction vehicle in Auburn, Maine
Runtime: 0:28
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: A man from Lisbon is facing several drug charges after police say he crashed into a construction vehicle in Auburn while under the influence of narcotics. Police say the crash happened at about 11:36 p.m. on Wednesday when Demetrius Starks, 45, drove a black BMW over a median, through a sign and then hit another vehicle near the intersection of Court Street and Minot Avenue.

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Meet Snow, our Adoptable Pet of the Week

Title: Meet Snow, our Adoptable Pet of the Week
Runtime: 2:28
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Snow, a 2-year-old dog, is very friendly with people and the Animal Refuge League says she would make for a great family member.

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MaineHousing awards $2.7 million to fund winter warming shelters across state

Title: MaineHousing awards $2.7 million to fund winter warming shelters across state
Runtime: 0:36
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: The grants will fund 474 beds across communities in eight of Maine’s nine homeless-service hubs.

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