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3 weeks ago in Local

Maine Asking Residents to Join ‘Deer Spy’ Program to Gather Information

The information will be used to help determine the deer population.

3 weeks ago in Local

Kittery Water District Imposing Restrictions Over Dry Conditions

The restrictions will start next Monday

3 weeks ago in Local

School districts across Maine to benefit from $2 million to combat student homelessness

Seven Maine school districts will receive a total of $2 million to combat student homelessness.

3 weeks ago in Local

Kennebunk town hall closes for the day after bomb threat

Police are investigating a bomb threat directed at the Kennebunk Town Hall complex.

3 weeks ago in Local

Portland Mayor Dion Voices Thoughts on Proposed Hearts of Pine Stadium

The team says it's entered an agreement to buy land.

3 weeks ago in Local

Federal Report Examines Firefighting Response to Maine Mill Explosion

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Firefighters who responded to a fire at a Maine lumber mill used tactics that inadvertently contributed to a…

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Ultrarare Nintendo Mario game cartridges discovered in Wisconsin

A few years ago, a pop culture store owner in Wisconsin mentioned to Jason Ganos, a well-known Nintendo game collector, that he had a box of Super Mario cartridges that had been sitting in storage for years. It stopped Ganos in his tracks.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

3 big questions to ask your aging parents

One of the toughest things to go through as an adult is helping your parents as they get older. Life is finite, and both you and your parents might be reluctant to talk about what type of support they might need. But as difficult as these conversations can be, it's important to make time for them.

3 weeks ago in National, Trending

Looking to see the solar eclipse from North America? Here’s where and when to catch a sliver

Sorry, North America. After winning the cosmic lottery with a pair of coast-to-coast total solar eclipses, now it's Europe's turn. But look skyward anyway Wednesday and, if you're far enough north in the U.S. and Canada, you might savor a partial eclipse as the moon nibbles away at the sun.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Heading off to college? Here are some tips for managing your finances

Heading off to college is exciting, but it also involves new adult responsibilities. That makes it a great time to start getting comfortable with credit, building healthy spending habits and learning how to manage money.

3 weeks ago in Sports

CBS Sports president says there’s no timeline for a decision on Tony Romo’s future

CBS Sports president David Berson said Tuesday he does not have a timeline for a decision about Tony Romo's future. Romo, the network's lead NFL analyst, is on leave following his arrest last month in Wisconsin on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Sir Rod Stewart calls off remaining tour dates after coronary stent procedure

Sir Rod Stewart will be unable to continue his "One Last Time" farewell tour following a coronary stent procedure and after postponing and canceling a few performances, a representative for the singer has confirmed.

4 weeks ago in Local

Maine Will Not Adopt President Trump’s Executive Order on Childhood Vaccinations

The executive order reaffirms a dramatic overhaul of child vaccine recommendations.

4 weeks ago in Local

Rockland bus driver pleads guilty to civil violation in connection with death of 12-year-old boy

The driver of a school bus that hit and killed a 12-year-old boy in Rockland pleaded guilty in court Tuesday afternoon to a civil violation.

4 weeks ago in Local

2 juveniles taken into custody after stolen car hits police cruiser in Lewiston

Three people are wanted after a stolen car crashed into a police cruiser Monday night in Lewiston.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

YouTube sensation Ms. Rachel announces debut album with Mr. Aron, ‘I’m So Happy’

Parents of toddlers everywhere, prepare yourselves. YouTube sensation and music teacher Ms. Rachel and her husband, Aron Accurso, will release their debut album, the 23-track "I'm So Happy," on Sept. 25.

4 weeks ago in Sports

LeBron James will play his first game with the 76ers against champion Knicks on NBA opening night

LeBron James will visit the New York Knicks on opening night and the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas. James' arrival in Philadelphia has made the 76ers must-see TV, and they are all over the NBA's biggest days of the season.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Blues ‘enthusiast’ Morgan Freeman’s album covers 100 years of the genre

It happened out of necessity. Academy Award-winner Morgan Freeman was in Clarksdale, Mississippi, 25 years ago when some out-of-towners asked where they could hear blues music. Musicians were abundant; venues were not.

4 weeks ago in Local

Lewiston Police Looking for Suspect in Injury Shooting

The shooting is currently under active investigation

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16 hours ago in National

Mistrial is declared in Lindsay Clancy child killings case after jury deadlocks

A judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial declared a mistrial Friday after jurors failed to reach a verdict in a case that sharply divided many Americans over whether the Massachusetts woman should be criminally responsible for killing her three young children.

16 hours ago in Lifestyle

Nod if you’ve heard this: Bobblehead dolls are an American favorite

Any head can bobble - entertainers, athletes, politicians, animals, fictional characters, even your own if you get one personalized. Kitschy, kind of funny, kind of clever, ubiquitous as giveaways at places like baseball games, who doesn't love a bobblehead? America most definitely does.

23 hours ago in Sports

Eala, Osaka and Zverev advance, while No. 3 Auger-Aliassime falls at the US Open

Alex Eala and her fans are headed to the weekend at the U.S. Open, along with two-time champion Naomi Osaka and 2023 winner Coco Gauff. So are Madison Keys and men's top seed Alexander Zverev — just barely — but not No. 3 Felix Auger-Aliassime, who became the highest-seeded player knocked out of the tournament thus far.

23 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Louisiana judge rules against NCAA, clearing path for former NFL players to join LSU roster

SU coach Lane Kiffin's chances of fielding former NFL players improved Thursday night when a Louisiana judge issued a preliminary injunction against the NCAA in a high-profile eligibility case.

2 days ago in Sports

With a new-look roster and no A’ja Wilson the US FIBA World Cup title defense gets tougher

The U.S. has dominated the women's FIBA World Cup for nearly two decades, winning the last four titles. A young American roster led by the trio of Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese now complement U.S. stalwart Breanna Stewart as the team looks to win its fifth straight championship.

2 days ago in Sports

First Trump, now Everton: Balogun at center of another fiasco as deadline-day transfer fails

U.S. striker Folarin Balogun pulled out of a deal to join Everton in the final minutes of European soccer's summer transfer window because he felt uncomfortable that the English club raised doubts about his health in a medical check, Monaco's sporting director has revealed.

2 days ago in National, Trending

Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92

Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women's movement and a fierce advocate for feminist causes for over six decades, has died. She was 92.

3 days ago in National

Top US doctors offer updated flu and COVID vaccine recommendations, aiming to ease confusion

Leading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall, banding together Wednesday to issue shot guidelines — and highlight the science behind them — saying they hope to ease confusion caused by the Trump administration's changing advice.

3 days ago in National

Lindsay Clancy trial jury deliberates for fifth day after telling judge they were deadlocked

Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial resumed deliberations Wednesday, a day after telling the judge they couldn't agree on whether the Massachusetts mother was criminally responsible for killing her three children.

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge over rollover crash in Florida

Tiger Woods pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge Wednesday following a rollover crash in March near his home in Florida where he initially was accused of driving under the influence.