The Maine Minute
The Maine Minute — August 28, 2026
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State Government
Kittery — Firefighters tackle early morning house fire in Kittery.
Courts & Public Safety
Bangor — Police search for suspect in an assault in Old Town. Also, Cumberland — Standish man accused of sexually assaulting child. Also, Auburn — Sinkhole causes traffic delays on Court Street in Auburn.
Business & Economy
Portland — Maine climate protesters oppose legal immunity for fossil fuel industry. Also, Bath — Damariscotta-based bank announces winners of photo calendar contest.
Communities
Portland — Witness describes high-speed chase, gunfire amid heavy police presence in Portland. Also, Augusta — Winslow man dies after car and truck crash in Augusta.
Weather
Forecast details and active advisories are available in the Maine Weather Report.
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Firefighters tackle early morning house fire in KitteryPolice search for suspect in an assault in Old TownStandish man accused of sexually assaulting childMaine climate protesters oppose legal immunity for fossil fuel industryDamariscotta-based bank announces winners of photo calendar contestWitness describes high-speed chase, gunfire amid heavy police presence in PortlandWinslow man dies after car and truck crash in Augusta