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2 weeks ago

Maine Turnpike Backed Up by Vehicle Fire During Heavy Weekend Traffic

There's been no word on the cause of the vehicle fire.

2 weeks ago

Sen. Collins Asks Both U.S., Canada to Restart Negotiations Over Tariffs

Collins says she's hearing from Maine industries about the hardships and cost the tariffs will bring.

2 weeks ago

Fallout expected for Maine industries due to newly enacted tariffs on Canadian goods

The targeted import taxes hit finished paper products, chemical wood pulp, machinery, and industrial supplies.

2 weeks ago

Pilot killed in small plane crash in Bristol identified

The pilot killed in a small plane crash off the coast of Bristol on Thursday has been identified.

2 weeks ago

Whitefield man taken into custody after hours-long standoff

A 51-year-old man is in custody after a standoff Thursday in Whitefield.

2 weeks ago

Drought Conditions Continue to Expand Across Maine

Relief may not come soon.

2 weeks ago

MDOT to Lead Inspection of Old Town Bridge Collapse

The effort is aimed at finding the cause of the failure.

2 weeks ago

1 person dies after small plane crashes into ocean in Bristol

One of two people who were on board a plane that crashed into the ocean in Bristol on Thursday died in the crash.

2 weeks ago

J.D. Vance to visit Maine-based company in Brewer

Vice President J.D. Vance will be in Maine again next week.

2 weeks ago

Maine State Police Investigating Death of 2 People in Rumford

Police say there is no danger to the public.

2 weeks ago

US Energy Secretary Appears at Future Power Storage Facility in Maine

The project received a nearly $150 million federal grant.

2 weeks ago

Sen. King calls for defense secretary to “demonstrate leadership” amid reports of poor conditions on USS Lincoln

Maine U.S. Sen. Angus King is among lawmakers pressing for answers about conditions on board the USS Abraham Lincoln.

2 weeks ago

Motorcyclist killed in crash involving SUV in Auburn

A crash that left a motorcyclist dead in Auburn early Wednesday morning is under investigation.

2 weeks ago

Westbrook Home Heavily Damaged from Fire

The home sustained extensive structural damage.

2 weeks ago

Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office Warns About Jury Duty Scam

The scam features a person posing as a Lieutenant with the Sheriff’s Office

3 weeks ago

Missing Saco teen found safe

Police say Cimiglia has been found safe.

3 weeks ago

Guilford man faces additional murder charge in connection with deadly assault

A Guilford man faces an additional murder charge after one man was killed and a woman was seriously injured in an alleged assault.

3 weeks ago

Police, Maine Gambling Control Unit Investigate Lisbon Business

Police say there's no danger to the public.

3 weeks ago

Maine AG Frey Says Shadow Hearing Prompting Scrutiny of Biddeford Immigrant Shooting

The shadow hearing was held Monday in Biddeford

3 weeks ago

Rep. Pingree, other Democrats speak at “shadow hearing” on deadly ICE shooting in Biddeford

Maine Congresswoman Chellie Pingree was joined by Democratic colleagues on Monday during a hearing on the deadly ICE shooting in Biddeford last month.

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14 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.

14 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.

21 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.

21 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.