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2 weeks ago

Trump Tried to Make Ally out of Fishermen. Some Have Started to Turn on hHm

Fuel costs have crept up during the war with Iran.

2 weeks ago

A New Hampshire Man is Arrested in Connection to a Deadly March Hit-and-Run

Police have charged 56-year-old Daniel Paul on three counts for allegedly leaving a scene of a car crash that killed 50-year-old Gregory Nolan of Wells, in March.

2 weeks ago

PCHC Temporarily Closes Belfast Dental Center as Financial Crisis Continues

The closure comes during a financial crisis for parent company Penobscot Community Health Care

2 weeks ago

Man Faces Charges After Reportedly Crashing Motorcycle in New Gloucester

The motorcycle rider was taken to a hospital with serious injuries.

3 weeks ago

South Portland man facing charges stemming from alleged robbery, police pursuit

A South Portland man is accused of robbing a home before leading police on a chase overnight Friday morning.

3 weeks ago

Crash involving tractor-trailer in Auburn leaves New Gloucester man in critical condition

A New Gloucester man is in critical condition after crashing into a tractor trailer in Auburn Thursday night.

3 weeks ago

Southern Coastal Maine Still Under Extreme Drought

Extreme drought is the second highest level for drought listed by the U.S. Drought Monitor.

3 weeks ago

Cornish Woman Arrested for Drug Trafficking in Raid

Agents say the investigation included the purchase of crack cocaine from a residence.

3 weeks ago

Pilot treated for minor injuries after plane flips on the runway in Brunswick

An 82-year-old pilot walked away with minor injuries after crashing an antique plane Thursday afternoon in Brunswick.

3 weeks ago

1 killed, 2 injured after crash sends 2 vehicles into Plymouth Pond

Police are investigating a deadly crash that sent two vehicles into a pond Wednesday evening in Plymouth.

3 weeks ago

MTA Offers New E-Z Pass Tags with Sports Team Logos

The MTA rolled out windshield stickers earlier this year.

3 weeks ago

MaineHealth Getting $13M Grant to Improve Rural Healthcare in Maine

The grant will fund studies to improve outcomes for emergency conditions.

3 weeks ago

MaineHousing awards millions in grant money for overnight warming shelters

A dozen organizations that run warming shelters in Maine will receive $2.7 million in funding.

3 weeks ago

Piscataquis County woman found dead after striking utility pole

A woman was killed when she crashed into a utility pole in Piscataquis County.

3 weeks ago

Sen. Collins Wants More Information About Taxpayer Funded Pro-Trump Ads

It remains unclear what part of the administration is funding the three ads.

3 weeks ago

MaineHousing Awards $2.7 Million for Winter Warming Shelters

The shelters will provide safe, heated spaces during extremely cold.

3 weeks ago

Boater Found Dead Near Blue Hill More Than a Week After Reported Missing

The Maine Marine Patrol and local law enforcement searched for days.

3 weeks ago

Jay man accused of ramming police cruiser during pursuit taken into custody after manhunt

A man wanted in connection with a string of weekend burglaries in Jay was taken into custody on Tuesday after a manhunt.

3 weeks ago

Police seeking Massachusetts man who fled during Skowhegan drug bust

Police are searching for a Massachusetts man accused of running away during a drug bust in Skowhegan.

3 weeks ago

Warden and K-9 Locate Missing Man in Montville

Wardens say they were called in when 46-year-old Michael McCoy did not return home

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6 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.

6 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.

6 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.

14 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.