The White House started tearing down part of the East Wing to build President Trump's $250 million ballroom despite lacking approval for construction from the federal agency that oversees such projects. wgme.com/news/nation-wo…

A Biddeford man has been arrested after police say they found meth, cocaine, crack, and an AK-47-style rifle during a traffic stop in Portland. wgme.com/news/local/pol…

The Trump administration will cancel student debt for millions of borrowers under programs it blocked at one point. wgme.com/news/nation-wo…

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) said that Democrats are failing to acknowledge that many of the United States' institutions — like its healthcare system — are "broken." wgme.com/news/nation-wo…

The state official responsible for caring for Baxter, Maine’s first official comfort dog who died in a hot car, has reportedly resigned. Baxter’s handler was also charged with a civil violation of animal cruelty. wgme.com/news/local/han…

A new art installation that uses billiard and bowling balls to honor the victims of the Lewiston mass shooting is set to open in Lewiston. DETAILS: bit.ly/42PxIP3

President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are not expected to meet anytime soon, following a recent phone call between their envoys. wgme.com/news/nation-wo…

Israel and Hamas have reportedly attacked each other multiple times since they agreed to a ceasefire. wgme.com/news/nation-wo…

Former Gov. Paul LePage, who's currently running for Congress, says he wants to know what happened to nearly $2 million donated after the Lewiston mass shooting. It's a money trail the CBS13 I-Team has already followed. wgme.com/news/local/pau…

The USDA says while current SNAP benefits can still be used, recipients will have to look for other alternatives to feed themselves and their families come November. wgme.com/news/local/fed…

Young residents at Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland got a look into potential career paths beyond the facility. wgme.com/news/local/sec…

Another round of wet weather will move through Maine mostly during Wednesday morning. wgme.com/news/local/ano…

A popular trail in Portland is closed until further notice due to safety concerns. There have been issues with homelessness encampments along the trail, drug use, and litter. DETAILS: bit.ly/47f0c6c

Almost 170,000 Mainers rely on SNAP to help feed themselves and their families. If the government shutdown continues, it will likely mean no SNAP benefits starting in November. DETAILS: bit.ly/3WiH95T

A Massachusetts man, who was out on bail, has been arrested after police say he fell asleep at the wheel and caused a three-vehicle crash in Bangor. wgme.com/news/local/mas…

A new bus service will soon connect Scarborough and Portland. wgme.com/news/local/new…

Over a dozen rabbits have been rescued from a backyard breeding operation in Milford, New Hampshire, after the animals were found living in unsafe and unsanitary conditions. wgme.com/news/local/18-…

We just sat down with Graham Platner to talk about his previous online comments, and the now-infamous tattoo. He gave us a first look at the cover-up tattoo he had done just last night, and spoke candidly about the controversies surrounding him now. That's tonight at 5. CBS 13 News

A wanted man has been arrested following a 12-hour standoff with police in the town of Norway. wgme.com/news/local/wan…

A body was found after a fire at a home in Benton. A dog also died in the fire. wgme.com/news/local/bod…