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3 weeks ago in Local

Water Line Repaired in Lisbon After Challenging Leak

Water Department staff says the leak was challenging to locate because it has not surfaced.

3 weeks ago in Local

Maine’s Del Duca in Running For Bobsled Olympic Medal

It's Del Duca's second Olympics

3 weeks ago in Local

Northern Maine Youth Shelter Closing Out of Lack of Funding

The Youth Shelter says it'll officially close next Tuesday.

3 weeks ago in Local

Maine State Police Investigate Gunfire at CMP Substations

Police say they found evidence consistent with gunfire and damage to installations.

3 weeks ago in Local

California-based nonprofit acquires Central Maine Healthcare

Central Maine Healthcare has been acquired by a California-based non-profit.

3 weeks ago in Local

Maine U.S. Sen. Collins endorses bill to require photo ID at the voting booth

Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins says she's backing the SAVE Act.

3 weeks ago in World

Let the revelry begin: Rio mayor hands city’s key to King Momo as Carnival kicks off

The mayor of Rio de Janeiro gave King Momo the key to the Brazilian city on Friday, ushering in the symbolic Carnival monarch's five-day reign over the festivities.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Powered by women, ‘Wuthering Heights’ digs up $34.8 million at the box office for a No. 1 debut

Emerald Fennell's bold reimagining of "Wuthering Heights" brought crowds of women to movie theaters this weekend.

3 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports

Bold new US trio eyes Olympic figure skating gold while serving as role models for a new generation

The trio of U.S. women targeting Olympic figure skating gold Tuesday night are not the dainty ice princesses of yesteryear.

3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Good game, bad dunk contest. The highs and lows of an eventful NBA All-Star weekend

If you still didn't like the NBA's newest All-Star Game format, you probably just don't like All-Star games. That seemed to be the sports sphere's consensus after the U.S.-against-the-world, round-robin tournament Sunday produced three thrilling mini-games and several impressive individual performances.

3 weeks ago in National, Trending

Presidents Day 2026: Here’s what’s open and closed on the holiday

Government offices, the stock market and schools are closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day, but most big retailers are open. When in doubt, call ahead or look up more specific schedules online for stores in your neighborhood.

3 weeks ago in Local

Maine’s Del Duca to Start Bobsled Run at Olympics

Del Duca is now a two-time Olympian in two- and four-man racing.

3 weeks ago in Local

Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Make Two Domestic Violence Arrests Within Hours

54-year-old Wade Bigelow of Garland and 62-year-old Jason Wiggin of Hermon were arrest hours apart, on related Domestic Violence charges by the Penobscot County Sheriff's Office.

3 weeks ago in Local

Criminal Mischief Blamed for Extensive Winslow Power Outages

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Winslow Police Department.

3 weeks ago in Local

New Hampshire Woman Dies in Jackman Snowmobile Crash

The crash took place on on ITS 89 in Jackman.

3 weeks ago in Local

Maine officials sound alarm in wake of massive EPA policy shift

The 2009 "Endangerment Finding", which was revoked on Thursday, declared that pollutants emitted whenever fossil fuels are burned endanger both public health and the environment.

3 weeks ago in Local

A Hermon Woman is Facing Multiple Charges After a Deadly Head on Collusion in October.

26-year-old Lacey Wiles of Hermon faces OUI, manslaughter, and multiple other charges after a Topsham Police Department investigation. The crash occurred on October 4th of last year.

3 weeks ago in Local

Gov. Mills says she will “stand up for our state” at National Governor’s Meeting

Gov. Janet Mills will be in attendance at the meeting of the National Governor's Association next week at the White House.

3 weeks ago in Local

Eliot police looking for information after dog suffers injuries from lead pellet

Police are asking the public for information after a dog was found shot and injured in Eliot.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Chris Paul, the ‘Point God,’ retires as All-Star weekend begins, ending a 21-season NBA run

Chris Paul, the "Point God" who was a 12-time All-Star selection and two-time Olympic gold medalist, announced his retirement on Friday in the capper of a 21-season career that will surely merit induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

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18 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Ohtani has grand slam, 5 RBIs as Japan routs Taiwan 13-0 in its WBC opener

Shohei Ohtani doubled on the first pitch of the game, then hit a go-ahead grand slam and an RBI single in a 10-run second inning to lead defending champion Japan over Taiwan 13-0 Friday night in its World Baseball Classic opener.

2 days ago in National

Dow drops 1,000 points after oil spikes to its highest price since the summer of 2024

The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 1,000 points Thursday after the price of oil spiked to its highest level since the summer of 2024 because of the war with Iran.

2 days ago in National

Savannah Guthrie makes offscreen visit to ‘Today’ show, first since her mother went missing

Savannah Guthrie made an off-camera appearance Thursday at NBC's "Today" show studios to thank colleagues for their support since her mother Nancy went missing from her Arizona home a month ago.

2 days ago in National

Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership

President Donald Trump on Thursday fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, after mounting criticism over her leadership of the department, including the handling of the administration's immigration crackdown and disaster response.

2 days ago in Sports

Aaron Judge and a loaded US roster hope to dethrone Ohtani’s Japan at the World Baseball Classic

Aaron Judge is trading pinstripes for a plain jersey with red, white and blue letters. "Getting the chance to wear that across my chest is going to be pretty powerful," the U.S. and New York Yankees captain said of the World Baseball Classic. "I think a lot of people have a lot of pride for their country."

2 days ago in Lifestyle

What to say if you’re in recovery and your workplace encourages social drinking

Picture this: It's lunchtime in the 1960s, and you're out with co-workers enjoying not one, not two, but three cocktails with your meal. While the three-martini lunch seems improbable today, workplaces still can be boozy places. After-work happy hours, corporate parties and client meetings at fancy bars are still expected in many areas of American corporate culture.

2 days ago in National

What to know about the investigation into Catholic priests in Rhode Island and sexual abuse charges

A new investigation into the Catholic Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island, shows that an estimated 75 priests abused more than 300 children since 1950, with the state's top law enforcement chief warning Wednesday that the scope of the abuse is likely much bigger.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

Apple’s ‘big week’ launches a pair of $599 devices aimed at budget buyers

Apple CEO Tim Cook promised a "big week" of product announcements has seen the introduction of a new budget-friendly iPhone trim, an entry-level MacBook tier, updated iPad Air models, refreshed monitors and higher-end chipsets. All of which was on display at hands-on media events held Wednesday in New York, London and Shanghai.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

The weight loss boom is reshaping American aesthetics

An estimated 63% of weight loss drug patients now seeking facial treatments have never set foot in a cosmetic clinic before. Thirty-one million Americans are now taking GLP-1 weight loss medications, according to KFF polling data from November 2025.

3 days ago in Sports

Shohei Ohtani is the show again in Japan for the World Baseball Classic

It's officially named the World Baseball Classic. But for the Group C games in Japan, simply call it the world according to Shohei Ohtani.