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7 hours ago in Local
Bobby Charles Blames National Wave, Out-of-State Spending, and Independent Candidacy in First Post-Election Interview
Speaking with host Josh Filler on WGAN’s Inside Maine, Charles described the November 3 election as an "anomalous cycle" in which national political sentiments overshadowed state-level economic and quality-of-life issues.
8 hours ago in Local
New Hampshire Man Killed in Early Morning Crash on I-95 in Saco
According to Maine State Police, troopers responded to the northbound lanes of I-95 around 4:45 a.m. for a report of a collision involving a Hyundai SUV and a Ford Explorer.
8 hours ago in Local
Home Heating Oil Prices Dip Below $6 a Gallon in Maine
Maine relies more heavily on heating oil per capita than any other state in the country. Roughly half of all Maine households still use fuel oil as their primary heat source, though that share has steadily dropped from 70% in 2010
8 hours ago in Local
Nationwide FAA Ground Stop Leads to 17 Canceled Flights at Portland International Jetport
While investigators have not completely ruled out a cyberattack or a glitch tied to a newly rolled-out FAA artificial intelligence routing system, Mullin noted there are no "footprints" of an attack and described the failure as "mechanically driven."
1 day ago in Local
Aging Old Orchard Beach school set to be replaced
Old Orchard Beach has been selected by the state to build a new school to replace the aging Loranger Memorial School.
National
1 day ago in National, Trending
Flights halted at airports across US due to air traffic control communications problems, FAA says
The Federal Aviation Administration grounded all flights nationwide Friday afternoon because of communications problems at regional air traffic control centers. The FAA notice said the ground stop was being imposed "due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety."
1 day ago in National
The Microsoft outage means no incessant email chimes or message pings, but still we stayed online
Microsoft 365 teetered on the edge of becoming Microsoft 364 as the global outage stretched from Thursday into, ironically (or fittingly, depending on your personal outlook), Friday the 13th. Thousands used the 21st century technology of social media to complain about the 20th century invention of email.
2 days ago in National, Trending
Is Outlook down? Widespread outage hits Microsoft email and other apps
A widespread outage hit Microsoft platforms including Outlook on Thursday, with many users encountering trouble using their email accounts and other errors across the tech giant's suite of apps.
2 days ago in National
Jensen Huang built the company that powers AI. Now Nvidia must find a way forward without him
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned Thursday, capping a spectacular downfall for a poster boy of the artificial intelligence boom whose exit following reports of extramarital affairs now thrusts the chipmaker into an uncertain future.
2 days ago in National, Trending
Mississippi elects Democrat Scott Colom as state’s first Black US senator since Reconstruction
Democratic nominee Scott Colom defeated Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith on Wednesday in Mississippi's closely contested U.S. Senate race after a prolonged ballot counting process, giving the state its first Black U.S. senator since post-Civil War Reconstruction.
Lifestyle
2 days ago in Lifestyle
What men need to know after a major update to prostate cancer guidelines
Middle-aged men should undergo regular screening for prostate cancer, the American Cancer Society said Thursday in a major change to its guidelines.
4 days ago in Lifestyle
Year-end checklist for small businesses: 15 steps to start in November
Intuit QuickBooks reports that one in three U.S. adults plan to start a business in 2026.
4 days ago in Lifestyle
A language of belonging: Advice for learning the mother tongue of your ancestors
Losing a tangible connection to your family's ancestral homeland can bring unexpected sorrow, whether through the death of an older relative, the sale of a property passed down for generations gets sold or the destruction a handful of surviving heirlooms.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
5 unique Thanksgiving main dishes to make on the grill
Wildfire Outdoor Living reports on unique Thanksgiving grilling recipes from Wildfire Outdoor Living, featuring dishes like Five-Spice Rotisserie Pork and Blackened Tri-Tip.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Shorter days and dark afternoons can trigger depression. Here’s how to fight back
As winter approaches and daylight hours grow shorter, people prone to seasonal depression can feel it in their bodies and brains.
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Entertainment
1 day ago in Entertainment
Meet the new ‘Bachelor,’ a quarterback for the Washington Commanders
After a troubled year for "The Bachelor" franchise, the ABC reality dating show is going back to a familiar well: the NFL. The network announced Friday that Sam Hartman, a quarterback for the Washington Commanders, will be handing out roses on the 30th season of the show.
1 day ago in Entertainment
A tiny hand, baby Vans and a new chapter for Avril Lavigne — motherhood
Avril Lavigne — the princess of pop-punk — has a new title: mom. The eight-time Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter revealed on Instagram on Friday that she has welcomed her first child, a baby girl.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will soon celebrate its 100th edition: Which stars are in the lineup?
Megan Moroney, Teddy Swims, Queen Latifah, Keke Palmer, Jimmy Fallon & The Roots and JoJo will help celebrate the 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade this year, a lineup that includes a record-breaking, very appropriate 100 inflatables in the sky, including Bluey, Mickey Mouse and Hello Kitty.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Gram Parsons celebrated in song by Emmylou Harris, Elvis Costello on eve of his Rock Hall induction
Joy and sorrow were in harmony at a musical tribute to Gram Parsons, the country-rocker who on Saturday will enter the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 53 years after his death at age 26.
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1 day ago in National, Trending
Flights halted at airports across US due to air traffic control communications problems, FAA says
The Federal Aviation Administration grounded all flights nationwide Friday afternoon because of communications problems at regional air traffic control centers. The FAA notice said the ground stop was being imposed "due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety."
1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will soon celebrate its 100th edition: Which stars are in the lineup?
Megan Moroney, Teddy Swims, Queen Latifah, Keke Palmer, Jimmy Fallon & The Roots and JoJo will help celebrate the 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade this year, a lineup that includes a record-breaking, very appropriate 100 inflatables in the sky, including Bluey, Mickey Mouse and Hello Kitty.
2 days ago in National, Trending
Is Outlook down? Widespread outage hits Microsoft email and other apps
A widespread outage hit Microsoft platforms including Outlook on Thursday, with many users encountering trouble using their email accounts and other errors across the tech giant's suite of apps.






