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4 weeks ago in National

Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport

NEW YORK (AP) — Two people were killed and several others badly hurt when an Air Canada regional jet struck…

4 weeks ago in Local

More than 600 Bath Iron Works employees go on strike

A union representing 650 workers at Bath Iron Works went on strike Monday after rejecting an offer from shipyard operator General Dynamics.

1 month ago in Local

Maine State Police detonate two separate explosives after being found inside homes

This follows a similar incident this past week where a Limington woman found a grenade on a private road.

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8 hours ago in National

Pennsylvania high school history instructor named nation’s Teacher of the Year

A high school history teacher in Pennsylvania who helps students look inward to find their strengths and outward to find community inside and outside the classroom has been named the 2026 National Teacher of the Year.

8 hours ago in Lifestyle

What to know about psychedelic retreats, a booming business with few safety guardrails

Surging interest in the purported benefits of psychedelic drugs has given rise to books, documentaries and conferences dedicated to the mind-altering substances. Now add one more business to the list: psychedelic retreats.

8 hours ago in Sports

Victor Wembanyama is a unanimous selection as the NBA’s defensive player of the year

There had never been a unanimous NBA Defensive Player of the Year. Until now. Victor Wembanyama — as expected — was announced Monday as the league's top defensive player.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

Defending champion John Korir breaks Boston Marathon record and Sharon Lokedi also repeats

John Korir outran the strongest field in Boston Marathon history and still had enough energy left to bounce around Boylston Street after learning he had blistered the course record, too.

1 day ago in National

And they’re off: Fastest Boston Marathon field ever has wind at its back as it starts the race

The fastest field in Boston Marathon history left Hopkinton on Monday morning for the 130th edition of the world's oldest and most prestigious annual marathon, riding cool weather and a tailwind on its 26.2-mile (42.1945-kilometer) journey to Copley Square.

1 day ago in Sports

Pistons open playoffs with a flop as East’s top seed, losing to 8th-seeded Magic

The Detroit Pistons opened the NBA playoffs with a flop. Detroit went into the postseason as the top-seeded team in the Eastern Conference, openly talking about exceeding modest expectations and winning the franchise's fourth championship.

1 day ago in Sports

Wembanyama revels in safety of Hall of Famers, fans in playoff debut as Spurs top Blazers

It has proven almost as difficult to rattle Victor Wembanyama as it is to get a shot off against San Antonio's 7-foot-4 star. Still, if there was ever a time to experience some nerves it was Sunday.

1 day ago in Lifestyle

To make hosting less stressful, strive for connection and not perfection

Inviting friends and family members over for a celebration, holiday or routine dinner provides an opportunity for connection, but pressure to serve good-tasting food in a clean and welcoming environment can deter many people from hosting or prevent them from being fully present with their guests when they do.

5 days ago in Sports

Luka Dončić and Cade Cunningham are eligible for NBA awards after successful appeals of 65-game rule

The Los Angeles Lakers ' Luka Dončić and Detroit Pistons ' Cade Cunningham will be eligible for awards such as MVP and All-NBA this season despite falling short of the 65-game minimum, the league and the National Basketball Players Association said Thursday.

5 days ago in National, Trending

Severe storms continue to produce heavy rain, lightning and flooding across parts of US

Storms barreling across the heart of the United States continued to threaten rain and pose flooding risks Thursday after causing at least one death when a man apparently was struck by lightning in Wisconsin.