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6 days ago

Speaker Johnson Dismisses GOP Doom While Campaigning for LePage in Maine

Johnson has been crisscrossing the country in a campaign blitz that will total more than 20 states.

6 days ago

State Police Looking for Driver Who Hit Construction Barrel on I-95, Injuring Worker

The incident occurred at about 8:18 am Wednesday.

6 days ago

Hannaford Being Sued Over ‘Sustainable’ Seafood Claims

The class action lawsuit was filed in federal court.

6 days ago

New ballots received in South Portland after misprint discovered on public safety bond question

South Portland says the city has received corrected ballots after misprints on a public safety bond question were off by tens of millions of dollars.

6 days ago

Lewiston man considered armed and dangerous after shelter-in-place order in Rumford

Police are looking for a Lewiston man who's considered armed and dangerous.

7 days ago

Portland Mayor Stepping Up Effort to Address Homeless and Public Safety Issues

Mayor Dion says the city council has had a blind eye to the concerns of citizens over the issues.

1 week ago

Home Sales in Maine Down, Prices Up

Notable were price increases in some coastal counties.

1 week ago

Man Arrested After Hit-And-Run Motorcycle Crash in Western Maine

The motorcycle driver was taken to a hospital with significant injuries.

1 week ago

2 rescued by Coast Guard helicopter after lobster boat runs aground off Maine coast

The U.S. Coast Guard used a helicopter to rescue two people from a lobster boat that ran aground off Maine's coast Monday night.

1 week ago

Westbrook woman who struck school bus accused of driving under the influence

A Westbrook woman who crashed into a Bonny Eagle school bus last week has been charged with OUI.

1 week ago

Deputies Say Woman Caused Crash in Harpswell Fleeing Arrest

The woman was arrested on an active warrant and several charges.

1 week ago

Group Supporting Sen. Collins Mistakenly Runs Ads in Wrong Portland

The ad buyer reportedly took down the ads quickly

1 week ago

Pentagon approves funding for destroyer to be built at Bath Iron Works

Bath Iron Works has gotten the green light to build one of two guided missile destroyers approved by the Pentagon this year.

1 week ago

Federal appeals court dismisses defamation lawsuit filed by Maine lobster groups

A defamation lawsuit filed against a California conservation group that urged consumers to avoid American lobster has been dismissed.

1 week ago

WGAN Radiothon Thursday to Benefit Veterans and their Families

This year, Governor Janet Mills has declared Thursday "Veterans Forward Day" in Maine.

1 week ago

Sen. Collins Joins Bipartisan Letter Opposing Diesel Deal with Russia

Sen. Collins joined in a bipartisan letter opposing President Donald Trump's agreement to purchase diesel from Russia.

1 week ago

A Man was Found Murdered in An Indian Township Home

41-year-old Cory Fields of Indian Island was found dead of apparent gunshot wounds.

1 week ago

Substation Failure Leads 28,000 to Lose Power in Cumberland Co.

Central Maine Power says one of its substations in Yarmouth experienced a failure.

1 week ago

Auburn Woman Dies in Head-On I-95 Crash in Gray

The crash remains under investigation.

2 weeks ago

New study finds alpine tundra on Katahdin summit yielding to warmer-weather plants

Katahdin isn't the only peak that's currently "greening", with the same thing happening at approximately 70% of mountains in the Northeast, and roughly 90% of the Northeast high alpine areas overall.

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9 hours ago in National

The Orionid meteor shower is coming. Here’s how and when to watch

The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's comet — will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.

9 hours ago in Sports

LeBron James is set to open his 24th season in New York when his 76ers visit the Knicks

There was a plausible scenario where LeBron James would open his record 24th NBA season at Madison Square Garden — only in a New York Knicks uniform. His agent, Rich Paul, said over the summer the Knicks would have been James' first choice in free agency had New York not won its first NBA championship since 1973 last season.

9 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Eagles are not being punished for handling of Jalen Hurts’ blood clots, AP source says

The Philadelphia Eagles are not being disciplined for how they handled quarterback Jalen Hurts' blood clots, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.

17 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Díaz, Caminero and Peralta lead Rays to 7-3 win over Guardians and a trip to the World Series

Yandy Díaz's bat backed up his boast, and the Tampa Bay Rays are headed to the World Series again. Díaz and Junior Caminero each hit a two-run homer, Freddy Peralta pitched 5 1/3 gritty innings and the Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series on Monday night to win their third pennant in 29 seasons as a major league franchise.

1 day ago in Sports

Florida is No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 men’s poll as Duke, Illini also receive first-place votes

Florida will start the men's college basketball season where it ended it two seasons ago: No. 1. The Gators were the overwhelming pick to top the preseason AP Top 25 on Monday, receiving 47 of the 59 first-place votes from a panel of national media.

1 day ago in National

Georgia amusement park reopens as scheduled after roller coaster death

Six Flags Over Georgia opened its gates Friday evening for the first time since a man fell to his death from one of the amusement park's towering roller coasters.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season with blood clots, AP source says

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season because of blood clots in his lungs, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Monday.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

6 ways to plan fall and holiday travel after the hottest summer on record

Vogo reports that over 70% of U.S. travelers plan to adjust their fall and holiday trips to avoid extreme heat, focusing on cooler destinations and budgeting for comfort.

2 days ago in Sports

Rasmussen shines as Rays beat Guardians 3-1 in Game 5 to take a 3-2 ALCS lead

Tampa Bay's Jonny DeLuca figured it was going to be a quiet day for the outfielders with Drew Rasmussen on the mound for Game 5 of the AL Championship Series against the Cleveland Guardians.

2 days ago in Sports

Jordan Love, Green Bay’s defense lead the way in Packers’ 23-13 victory over Cowboys

Jordan Love threw a touchdown pass and scored on a 1-yard keeper and the Packers held Dallas' high-powered offense in check and beat the Cowboys 23-13 in a penalty-filled game Sunday night. Love went 23 of 41 for 276 yards with one interception.