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10 hours ago in Local

Water Line Repaired in Lisbon After Challenging Leak

Water Department staff says the leak was challenging to locate because it has not surfaced.

11 hours ago in Local

Maine’s Del Duca in Running For Bobsled Olympic Medal

It's Del Duca's second Olympics

12 hours ago in Local

Northern Maine Youth Shelter Closing Out of Lack of Funding

The Youth Shelter says it'll officially close next Tuesday.

12 hours ago in Local

Maine State Police Investigate Gunfire at CMP Substations

Police say they found evidence consistent with gunfire and damage to installations.

12 hours ago in Local

California-based nonprofit acquires Central Maine Healthcare

Central Maine Healthcare has been acquired by a California-based non-profit.

12 hours ago in Local

Maine U.S. Sen. Collins endorses bill to require photo ID at the voting booth

Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins says she's backing the SAVE Act.

20 hours ago in World

Let the revelry begin: Rio mayor hands city’s key to King Momo as Carnival kicks off

The mayor of Rio de Janeiro gave King Momo the key to the Brazilian city on Friday, ushering in the symbolic Carnival monarch's five-day reign over the festivities.

20 hours ago in Entertainment

Powered by women, ‘Wuthering Heights’ digs up $34.8 million at the box office for a No. 1 debut

Emerald Fennell's bold reimagining of "Wuthering Heights" brought crowds of women to movie theaters this weekend.

20 hours ago in Olympics, Sports

Bold new US trio eyes Olympic figure skating gold while serving as role models for a new generation

The trio of U.S. women targeting Olympic figure skating gold Tuesday night are not the dainty ice princesses of yesteryear.

20 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Good game, bad dunk contest. The highs and lows of an eventful NBA All-Star weekend

If you still didn't like the NBA's newest All-Star Game format, you probably just don't like All-Star games. That seemed to be the sports sphere's consensus after the U.S.-against-the-world, round-robin tournament Sunday produced three thrilling mini-games and several impressive individual performances.

21 hours ago in National, Trending

Presidents Day 2026: Here’s what’s open and closed on the holiday

Government offices, the stock market and schools are closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day, but most big retailers are open. When in doubt, call ahead or look up more specific schedules online for stores in your neighborhood.

23 hours ago in Local

Maine’s Del Duca to Start Bobsled Run at Olympics

Del Duca is now a two-time Olympian in two- and four-man racing.

1 day ago in Local

Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Make Two Domestic Violence Arrests Within Hours

54-year-old Wade Bigelow of Garland and 62-year-old Jason Wiggin of Hermon were arrest hours apart, on related Domestic Violence charges by the Penobscot County Sheriff's Office.

2 days ago in Local

Criminal Mischief Blamed for Extensive Winslow Power Outages

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Winslow Police Department.

2 days ago in Local

New Hampshire Woman Dies in Jackman Snowmobile Crash

The crash took place on on ITS 89 in Jackman.

2 days ago in Local

Maine officials sound alarm in wake of massive EPA policy shift

The 2009 "Endangerment Finding", which was revoked on Thursday, declared that pollutants emitted whenever fossil fuels are burned endanger both public health and the environment.

2 days ago in Local

A Hermon Woman is Facing Multiple Charges After a Deadly Head on Collusion in October.

26-year-old Lacey Wiles of Hermon faces OUI, manslaughter, and multiple other charges after a Topsham Police Department investigation. The crash occurred on October 4th of last year.

4 days ago in Local

Gov. Mills says she will “stand up for our state” at National Governor’s Meeting

Gov. Janet Mills will be in attendance at the meeting of the National Governor's Association next week at the White House.

4 days ago in Local

Eliot police looking for information after dog suffers injuries from lead pellet

Police are asking the public for information after a dog was found shot and injured in Eliot.

4 days ago in Sports

Chris Paul, the ‘Point God,’ retires as All-Star weekend begins, ending a 21-season NBA run

Chris Paul, the "Point God" who was a 12-time All-Star selection and two-time Olympic gold medalist, announced his retirement on Friday in the capper of a 21-season career that will surely merit induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

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20 hours ago in Entertainment

Powered by women, ‘Wuthering Heights’ digs up $34.8 million at the box office for a No. 1 debut

Emerald Fennell's bold reimagining of "Wuthering Heights" brought crowds of women to movie theaters this weekend.

20 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Good game, bad dunk contest. The highs and lows of an eventful NBA All-Star weekend

If you still didn't like the NBA's newest All-Star Game format, you probably just don't like All-Star games. That seemed to be the sports sphere's consensus after the U.S.-against-the-world, round-robin tournament Sunday produced three thrilling mini-games and several impressive individual performances.

21 hours ago in National, Trending

Presidents Day 2026: Here’s what’s open and closed on the holiday

Government offices, the stock market and schools are closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day, but most big retailers are open. When in doubt, call ahead or look up more specific schedules online for stores in your neighborhood.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Sports

Taylor Swift rumors spiked ticket sales for Pebble Beach golf tournament

Pebble Beach had an extra buzz Friday morning with rumors swirling in the cool Pacific breeze Swift would be there to watch her fiancé, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, playing in the PGA Tour event that combines corporate CEOs and celebrities with golf's best.

4 days ago in Entertainment

After 800 episodes, ‘The Simpsons’ creators look back — and ahead

Eight hundred episodes, 37 seasons, and one four-fingered family that refuses to age. As "The Simpsons" hits a milestone few series have ever glimpsed this weekend, the architects behind Springfield are reflecting on the choices that turned crude 1987 shorts from "The Tracey Ullman Show" into a cultural juggernaut.