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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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Tick Reauthorization Act signed into law

Title: Tick Reauthorization Act signed into law
Runtime: 0:34
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: The new law is aimed at combating Lyme and other tick-borne diseases.

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Cruise ship that frequents Maine caught in Border Patrol effort targeting child porn

Title: Cruise ship that frequents Maine caught in Border Patrol effort targeting child porn
Runtime: 0:37
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Several crewmembers of a cruise ship that has made several stops in Portland in recent weeks were just removed by Customs and Border Patrol agents as part of an effort targeting the possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material.

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Woman killed, two people hurt after Maine crash sends vehicles into Plymouth Pond

Title: Woman killed, two people hurt after Maine crash sends vehicles into Plymouth Pond
Runtime: 0:35
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: The Penobscot County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened Wednesday evening on Moosehead Trail Highway (Route 7), near the intersection with Loud Road.

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3 sent to hospital after tanker truck crashes on Maine Turnpike in Falmouth

Title: 3 sent to hospital after tanker truck crashes on Maine Turnpike in Falmouth
Runtime: 0:28
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: The tanker rolled over after hitting an SUV that was stopped in the I-95 southbound travel lane after losing power. No serious injuries were reported.

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What caused Spruce Mountain High School to hand out 19 different suspensions this year?

Title: What caused Spruce Mountain High School to hand out 19 different suspensions this year?
Runtime: 2:27
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: The school's principal says that first couple of weeks have been tough for staff.

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Title: Warming up before a weekend cooldown
Runtime: 2:18
Date posted: 1 month 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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Waiting on the sun? Tomorrow should bring it back.

Title: Waiting on the sun? Tomorrow should bring it back.
Runtime: 2:49
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Waiting on the sun? Tomorrow should bring it back.

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September 30 high school soccer highlights

Title: September 30 high school soccer highlights
Runtime: 1:26
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: The Thornton Academy, Portland and NYA girls won while the South Portland and Falmouth boys tied.

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Title: History at Cumberland Fair Ox Pull
Runtime: 0:54
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Cheverus Senior Addison Jordan became the youngest competitor at the International Ox Pull at the Cumberland Fair.

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Maine Marathon competitor ran 100 miles to raise money for warming center

Title: Maine Marathon competitor ran 100 miles to raise money for warming center
Runtime: 1:45
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Brad Eslin is an avid competitive runner, earning the nickname "Brad Crazy" for his early morning runs, even in sub-zero temperatures.

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There's been a delay in moving massive piece of equipment through Maine

Title: There's been a delay in moving massive piece of equipment through Maine
Runtime: 1:20
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: The massive generator that was supposed to arrive in South Portland Wednesday night now won’t be there until next week. Ronnie Parrillo explains why the transport is taking longer than initially expected. #transport #wideload #maine #mainenews #shorts

Title: Waiting on the sun? Tomorrow should bring it back.
Runtime: 2:17
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: How’s the weather looking for your Wednesday evening? Get the latest Maine’s Total Weather video forecast from Chief Meteorologist Roger Griswold.

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Why have there been no hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean this season?

Title: Why have there been no hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean this season?
Runtime: 0:58
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Sally, a student at Congin Elementary School in Westbrook, asked the Maine's Total Weather team why no hurricanes have formed during the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. Meteorologist Colleen Hurley has the answer. #weather #hurricane #maine #science #meteorology #maineweather #mewx #shorts

NOTE: This segment aired on Sept. 23, 2026.

Matt Dunlap wants to represent the Maine congressional district he's spent his life in

Title: Matt Dunlap wants to represent the Maine congressional district he's spent his life in
Runtime: 2:54
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: The Democrat, the current state auditor and former Maine secretary of state, won the four-way primary for CD2 following a ranked choice voting tabulation.

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Aging Maine schools are impacting students' education

Title: Aging Maine schools are impacting students' education
Runtime: 2:34
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Aging Maine schools are impacting students' education

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Maine boy's cancer diagnosis inspires his mom to start nonprofit

Title: Maine boy's cancer diagnosis inspires his mom to start nonprofit
Runtime: 0:34
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Jackson Kalbhenn, a 9-year-old from Kennebunk, is a cancer survivor who was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma in 2023. His mother, Martine Kalbhenn, started the JC Strong Fund while Jackson was undergoing treatment and it has surpassed $108,000 in fundraising for childhood cancer. #maine #community #communitychampion #cancerresearch #cancersurvivor #ewingsarcoma #shorts

Maine E-ZPass can help you root, root, root for the home team

Title: Maine E-ZPass can help you root, root, root for the home team
Runtime: 0:41
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: The Maine Turnpike Authority is now offering new options for E-ZPass, including ways to show support for local sports teams. More options are coming soon.

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How can Maine get a nor'easter in September?

Title: How can Maine get a nor'easter in September?
Runtime: 0:47
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Nor'easters are typically associated with winter, so Eleanor from Rowe Elementary School in Portland wanted to know how one can happen in the fall. Maine's Total Weather meteorologist Colleen Hurley explains why a nor'easter can happen in any month. #weather #noreaster #maine #science #meteorology #maineweather #mewx #shorts

NOTE: This segment aired on Sept. 22, 2026.

Maine governor's race gets tighter as election nears, according to poll

Title: Maine governor's race gets tighter as election nears, according to poll
Runtime: 0:54
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: The UNH Pine Tree State Poll that was released Sept. 24 shows that Democrat Hannah Pingree's lead over Republican Bobby Charles in the race for Maine governor is shrinking. #politics #maine #election #governor #2026election #mainepolitics #mepolitics #shorts

Community Champion: Charlotte Agell's new book is helping kids cope with complex emotions

Title: Community Champion: Charlotte Agell's new book is helping kids cope with complex emotions
Runtime: 0:39
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: A Maine author's books and portraits are helping to spark conversation between children and adults about thoughts, feelings and emotions. Jamie Azulay has more on WMTW Community Champion Charlotte Agell. #maine #reading #library #community #communitychampion #author #booktok #arttok #shorts

Title: Warmer weather on the way for Maine
Runtime: 2:19
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Temperatures are expected to be above average later this week

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Weather At Your School live in Augusta 6:40 (9/30)

Title: Weather At Your School live in Augusta 6:40 (9/30)
Runtime: 1:33
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Weather At Your School live in Augusta 6:40 (9/30)

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Weather At Your School live in Augusta 5:40 (9/30)

Title: Weather At Your School live in Augusta 5:40 (9/30)
Runtime: 0:55
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Weather At Your School live in Augusta 5:40 (9/30)

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Weather At Your School live in Augusta 6:20 (9/30)

Title: Weather At Your School live in Augusta 6:20 (9/30)
Runtime: 1:31
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Weather At Your School live in Augusta 6:20 (9/30)

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Title: Today's 5am forecast update
Runtime: 3:05
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: How’s the weather looking for your Wednesday? Get your latest Maine’s Total Weather video forecast from Meteorologist Ted McInerney.

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Weather At Your School live in Bethel 6:40 (9/29)

Title: Weather At Your School live in Bethel 6:40 (9/29)
Runtime: 2:02
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Weather At Your School live in Bethel 6:40 (9/29)

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Weather At Your School live in Bethel 6:20 (9/29)

Title: Weather At Your School live in Bethel 6:20 (9/29)
Runtime: 1:52
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Weather At Your School live in Bethel 6:20 (9/29)

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Weather At Your School: Crescent Park School

Title: Weather At Your School: Crescent Park School
Runtime: 1:23
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Weather At Your School: Crescent Park School

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Weather At Your School live in Bethel (9/29)

Title: Weather At Your School live in Bethel (9/29)
Runtime: 1:34
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Weather At Your School live in Bethel (9/29)

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Title: Brighter skies and warmer days ahead
Runtime: 2:32
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Brighter skies and warmer days ahead

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Title: September 29 high school soccer recap
Runtime: 1:23
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: The Brunswick boys won a battle of unbeatens against Lewiston, plus the Cape Elizabeth girls, Windham girls and Yarmouth boys won.

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Title: Deering volleyball team beats Lewiston
Runtime: 0:18
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Deering beat Lewiston in three sets.

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Title: Brighter skies and warmer days ahead
Runtime: 2:25
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: How’s the weather looking for your Tuesday? Get your latest Maine’s Total Weather video forecast from Meteorologist Roger Griswold.

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Former Gov. Paul LePage looks to take his experience to Washington

Title: Former Gov. Paul LePage looks to take his experience to Washington
Runtime: 3:14
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Four years after losing his bid for a third term as Maine governor, the Republican is running to represent Maine's 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House.

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Confusion may have caused delays in safety measures at Maine boat ramp where 5 people died

Title: Confusion may have caused delays in safety measures at Maine boat ramp where 5 people died
Runtime: 2:05
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Through public records requests and conversations with leaders in the town of Roque Bluffs, 8 Investigates discovered local officials may have been confused about their rights and responsibilities.

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House Majority Whip takes part in Maine roundtable on fraud

Title: House Majority Whip takes part in Maine roundtable on fraud
Runtime: 1:10
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Former Gov. Paul LePage, the Republican candidate for Maine's 2nd Congressional District, also attended the roundtable discussion in Lewiston.

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The mother of all wide loads: Convoy to significantly impact traffic in Maine

Title: The mother of all wide loads: Convoy to significantly impact traffic in Maine
Runtime: 2:02
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Over the course of two days, a massive heat recovery steam generator that is 20 feet wide, 20 feet tall and nearly 220 feet long, will be transported from Jay to South Portland. One tractor will be pulling and another will be pushing the generator, which weighs in at 684,000 pounds.

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Maine Chamber of Commerce warns of ripple effects from proposed denial of temporary CMP rate hike

Title: Maine Chamber of Commerce warns of ripple effects from proposed denial of temporary CMP rate hike
Runtime: 0:49
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Central Maine Power decided to remove all job postings from its website on Monday after Maine Public Utilities Commission staff members called for the agency to deny the company's request for a temporary rate increase.

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Rep. Pingree introduces bill to protect presidential monuments from demolition

Title: Rep. Pingree introduces bill to protect presidential monuments from demolition
Runtime: 0:32
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Maine Congresswoman Chellie Pingree has proposed legislation that would mandate an act of Congress to demolish any congressionally designated memorial, like the Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial or the Kennedy Center.

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Mass. man sought by Maine State Police on drug charges after he fled traffic stop

Title: Mass. man sought by Maine State Police on drug charges after he fled traffic stop
Runtime: 0:26
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: State police say an arrest warrant has been issued for a Massachusetts man who ran away from a traffic stop that happened in Skowhegan earlier this month.

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Here's how much rain Maine saw from September nor'easter

Title: Here's how much rain Maine saw from September nor'easter
Runtime: 0:51
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: A nor'easter that took several days to move up the East Coast brought several inches of rainfall to multiple Maine communities.

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