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7 hours ago

2 injured after vehicle crashes through fitness center in Brunswick

A 72-year-old woman suffered minor injuries when she drove her vehicle into a Brunswick fitness center on Thursday.

7 hours ago

Federal agencies investigating plane crash in Fryeburg that left pilot dead

A pilot was killed when their small plane went down in Fryeburg on Thursday afternoon.

1 day ago

Portland City Council approves fines for owners of vacant storefronts

Portland city councilors have approved an ordinance that will fine the owners of vacant commercial properties.

1 day ago

Northern Light Health to cut workforce by 3 percent

One of the state's largest health care systems will be cutting its workforce by 3 percent.

1 day ago

2 people arrested after search warrant prompts lockout at nearby Gorham schools

U.S. Marshals executed a high-risk search warrant in Gorham on Tuesday, prompting a lockout at three local schools.

2 days ago

3rd person dies after boat overturns on lake in Eustis

A woman who was critically injured in a boat crash on Flagstaff Lake in Eustis has died.

2 days ago

Survivors of Lewiston mass shooting and victims’ relatives sue US government alleging negligence

Survivors of Maine’s deadliest mass shooting and relatives of victims sued the federal government Wednesday, alleging that the U.S. Army could and should have stopped one of its reservists from carrying out what they call “one of the most preventable mass tragedies in American history.”

2 days ago

Maine Beer Co. Head Enters U.S. Senate Race as Democrat

Maine Beer Company owner Dan Kleban made his run for Senate official Wednesday morning.

3 days ago

Four Finalists Named for Maine Teacher of the Year

One of the four will be named Maine Teacher of the Year in October.

3 days ago

Massachusetts Man Pleads Not Guilty in Death of Portland Man

Police say Christopher Caron murdered Declan Perry, who was found wrapped in blankets in the backseat of a car.

3 days ago

ICE Releases Ecuadorian Who Was Arrested in Maine

Court filings show Edgar Vicente Bermeo Sicha was released from ICE custody on Saturday

3 days ago

Facing Pushback on Land, Maine’s Space Industry Looks to the Sea

The Maine Space Corporation was created in 2022 by the state legislature.

3 days ago

Massachusetts man charged in death of Portland chef arraigned

New details were released Tuesday in the death of a Portland chef whose body was found in his car in Massachusetts.

3 days ago

Pair from Vermont face charges after vehicle burglaries in Saco

Saco Police say two people from Vermont were taken into custody following motor vehicle burglaries.

3 days ago

Somerset County Man, Woman Accused of Drug Trafficking

The pair was charged with aggravated trafficking in scheduled drugs.

3 days ago

Mississippi Man Arrested After Shots Fired in Bangor Neighborhood

Officers say a caller showed them security camera video that appeared to capture the shooting.

4 days ago

Two Injured in Floatplane Crash in Flagstaff Lake

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

4 days ago

Massachusetts Man Found Dead Off Maine Coast Near Bremen

Mark Metzger was reported missing by friends after they could not find him near his 19-foot sailboat.

4 days ago

Maine Woman Wins 2nd World Paracycling Title

Brown captured gold on the final day of this year's UCI Championships.

4 days ago

Bill Diamond, Former Maine Secretary of State and Child Welfare Advocate, Dies at 80

"Maine lost a tremendous man who dedicated years of his life to public service. Rest in peace, Bill. Your advocacy on behalf of Maine children will never be forgotten," said former governor Paul LePage, who is running for Congress in Maine's Second Congressional District.

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11 minutes ago in National

Trump executive order tries to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War

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President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday aiming to rebrand the Department of Defense as the Department of War — a long-telegraphed move aimed at projecting American military toughness around the globe.

29 minutes ago in Sports

MLB’s regular season enters its final 3 weeks. Here’s a look at the playoff picture and awards races

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The 2025 season has produced a surprising show of parity through the first five months of the regular season. While most of the league's big spenders — teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees and New York Mets — are in good position to make the playoffs and do damage in October, they haven't been as dominant as many expected.

7 hours ago in Sports

Defending champion Eagles edge Cowboys 24-20 in wild, lightning-delayed NFL season opener

Through spit and rain, a ceremony and a setback, Jalen Hurts and the Super Bowl champion Eagles weathered the storm and showed why they're again a favorite to hoist a second straight Lombardi Trophy.

7 hours ago in Sports

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka will face Amanda Anisimova in the U.S. Open women’s final

On Saturday, when she faces No. 8 Amanda Anisimova in the final, the No. 1-seeded Sabalenka will be trying to become the first woman to claim consecutive championships at Flushing Meadows since Serena Williams got three in a row from 2012 to 2014.

1 day ago in Sports

For decades, US Open women’s champs got a smaller replica trophy than the men. Now they’re equal

Coco Gauff was surprised at how much tinier the replica trophy she got to keep after winning this year's French Open was than the trophy she posed with on court at Roland-Garros for all the world to see. She even did a TikTok about the discrepancy, drawing more than 2 million views.

1 day ago in National

Trump will host top tech CEOs except Musk at a White House dinner

President Donald Trump will host a high-powered list of tech CEOs for a dinner at the White House on Thursday night. The guest list is set to include Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and a dozen other executives from the biggest artificial intelligence and tech firms, according to the White House.

1 day ago in Lifestyle

Moms’ careers and personal time are hit hard by school drop-off demands, a poll finds

About one-third of parents say taking their kids to school has caused them to miss work, according to the poll. Roughly 3 in 10 say they've been prevented from seeking or taking work opportunities. And 11% say school transportation has even caused them to lose a job.

1 day ago in Sports

Angel Reese voices frustration with Chicago Sky’s losing season

The two-time WNBA All-Star told the Chicago Tribune that she "might have to move in a different direction and do what's best for me" if the team doesn't improve its outlook.

1 day ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.7 billion after another night without a big winner

The Powerball jackpot has jumped to an eye-popping $1.7 billion, after yet another drawing passed without a big winner Wednesday. The numbers selected were: 3, 16, 29, 61 and 69, with the Powerball number being 22.

2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Amazon ends a program that lets Prime members share free shipping perk with users outside household

Amazon is ending a program that allows members of its Prime membership subscription program to share their free shipping benefits with people who don't have the same primary address.