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2 hours ago in National
The US political climate spurs efforts to reclaim the MLK holiday
As communities across the country on Monday hosted parades, panels and service projects for the 40th federal observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the political climate for some is more fraught with tensions than festive with reflection on the slain Black American civil rights icon's legacy.
2 hours ago in Sports
Catcher J.T. Realmuto and Philadelphia Phillies finalize $45 million, 3-year contract
Catcher J.T. Realmuto and the Philadelphia Phillies finalized their $45 million, three-year contract on Tuesday. Realmuto gets salaries of $15 million in each of the next three seasons and can earn a maximum $5 million annually in award bonuses.
2 hours ago in Sports
Sinner’s bid for Australian Open three-peat begins with anticlimactic win
Two sets and just over an hour of tennis wasn't what Jannik Sinner wanted at Rod Laver Arena for the start of his bid for an Australian Open three-peat.
2 hours ago in Entertainment
Channing Tatum to bring his dancing, ab-heavy ‘Magic Mike Live’ to New York City
Channing Tatum is bringing the stage spin-off of his wildly successful "Magic Mike" film franchise to New York City, promising to "turn up the gas" on a show that already generates plenty of heat.
2 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP final
Fernando Mendoza lowered his pads into a defender, spun in a full circle, used his hand to keep his balance, then launched himself horizontally and reached the ball over the goal line — an Indiana touchdown and a ready-made poster pic for a title run straight from the movies.
2 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Valentino, designer whose gowns made royals and movie stars feel beautiful, dies at 93
Valentino Garavani, the jet-set Italian designer whose high-glamour gowns — often in his trademark shade of "Valentino red" — were fashion show staples for nearly half a century, died Monday. He was 93.
3 hours ago in Sports
Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP final
The Hoosiers toppled Miami 27-21.
3 hours ago in Local
University of Maine Receives $45 Million For New Science Complex
The project comes after UMaine released a study which showed that construction for a project of this magnitude was financially impossible.
9 hours ago in Local
Maine U.S. Attorney Warns Protesters Not Interfere with ICE Actions
It comes ahead of the rumored deployment of ICE agents to Portland and Lewiston this week.
17 hours ago in Local
Gray Man Arrested in Lisbon Store Theft Investigation
Officers say they arrested the suspect in an investigation that began in December
17 hours ago in Local
3 New York Men Face Charges in Bank Fraud Scheme in Maine
The scheme involved a man impersonating a customer using the customer's information.
1 day ago in Local
Arctic Air to Takeover Maine Weather Pattern After Two Quick Snowstorms
Lundberg says we could see negative temperatures in the Portland area by Saturday morning.
1 day ago in Sports
Rams shake off wild, late TD pass by Caleb Williams, beat Bears 20-17 in OT to reach NFC title game
Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams survived an incredible throw by Caleb Williams that forced overtime, beating the Chicago Bears 20-17 to advance to the NFC championship game.
2 days ago in Local
Maine Law Enforcement Coalition Warns Against Rhetoric on ICE Activities
The organization says reckless or politically motivated rhetoric by politicians and commentators is jeopardizing safety.
2 days ago in Local
Woman Dead in Falmouth Spur Crash
Falmouth Fire and Rescue assisted at the scene.
2 days ago in Local
Maine BMV pauses issuance of undercover license plates after request from immigration enforcement
“These requests in light of rumors of ICE deployment to Maine and abuses of power in Minnesota and elsewhere raise concerns,” Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said in a written statement.
3 days ago in Local
Skowhegan murder suspect arrested after multi-state chase
55-year-old Dane Burke was identified by police as the suspect in the killing of his girlfriend, 46-year-old Nicole Jackson, earlier this week.
4 days ago in Local
Cumberland County DA Sartoris says state law will be upheld for ICE agents
Sartoris says she cancelled the meeting out of an abundance of caution.
4 days ago in Local
Death in Skowhegan under investigation
Maine State Police are investigating a death in Skowhegan.
4 days ago in Local
Police arrest 5 teens after vehicle pursuit through Lewiston and Auburn
Five teenagers are accused of leading police on a chase in a stolen car that ended in Auburn.
