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21 hours ago in Local
Rockland Police Chief Says School Bus Death Investigation ‘Very Time Consuming’
The chief says the investigation will be "very time-consuming" in order to get it right.
22 hours ago in Local
Man Hit by Car During Reported Foot Chase in Bangor
He was taken to a local hospital to be treated for his injuries.
23 hours ago in Local
Maine Native Flagg Handling Tough Start to Rookie NBA Season
Championship contending has been an annual event for Flagg.
23 hours ago in Local
Charges expected in Baldwin crash that left elderly man injured
Alcohol appears to be a factor in a crash that seriously injured an 81-year-old man in Baldwin.
1 day ago in Local
Police say Scarborough bank robbery suspect may have been involved in hit-and-run while fleeing
Police are searching for a suspect in a robbery at a Scarborough bank on Wednesday.
1 day ago in Entertainment
‘Rush Hour 4’ will be distributed by Paramount after Trump’s reported request
After President Donald Trump's reported intervention, Paramount Pictures is set to distribute Brett Ratner's "Rush Hour 4," a project that Hollywood had eschewed after earlier sexual misconduct allegations against the director.
1 day ago in World
Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau appear on state television saying they have seized power
Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau appeared on state television Wednesday saying they have seized power in the country, following reports of gunshots near the presidential palace, three days after national elections. The president told French media he had been deposed and arrested.
1 day ago in Sports
Enhanced Games to offer performance enhancers … and stock … to the public
The Enhanced Games is going public in two ways — with a new listing on the Nasdaq stock exchange and also by offering a direct-to-consumer business focused on performance products in a move it says "aims to democratize access to performance enhancement tools and protocols."
1 day ago in National
Two National Guard members shot in Washington, D.C., and their condition isn’t known, AP sources say
A suspect is in custody in the shooting of National Guard members in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, police said.
1 day ago in World
3 arrested in Hong Kong, as a high-rise fire leaves at least 36 dead and 279 reported missing
Police in Hong Kong arrested three men on suspicion of manslaughter, several local news media reported, in connection with a blaze that has killed at least 36 people and left another 279 missing in the city's deadliest fire in years.
1 day ago in Local
WWII Era Artillery Shell Found at Harpswell Home
Officers say it’s essential to prioritize safety when spotting suspicious items.
1 day ago in National
National Parks to raise fees for millions of international tourists to popular US parks
The National Park Service said Tuesday it is going to start charging the millions of international tourists who visit U.S. parks each year an extra $100 to enter some of the most popular sites, while leaving them out of fee-free days that will be reserved for American residents.
1 day ago in National, Trending
Trump spares turkeys — but not his political opponents — at annual pardoning ceremony
President Donald Trump didn't bring much holiday cheer Tuesday when bestowing ceremonial pardons on two Thanksgiving turkeys, dispensing more insults than goodwill at the traditional White House ritual.
1 day ago in Entertainment
How Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal found the emotional power of ‘Hamnet’
In "Hamnet," Chloé Zhao's adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's prizewinning 2020 novel, Paul Mescal plays William Shakespeare and Jessie Buckley his wife, Agnes. It's a fictional, speculative drama with basis in historical fact.
1 day ago in Sports
More flag-planting celebrations could be in store for college football’s rivalry week
Coaches, players, administrators and maybe even security will be on high alert in hopes of dissuading or even preventing flag plantings that wreaked havoc during rivalry week in 2024.
1 day ago in Lifestyle, Trending
What’s open on Thanksgiving? Not much, as many stores rest — or prepare — ahead of Black Friday
With Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season this week, Americans will again gather for Turkey Day meals before knocking off items on their Christmas gift lists.
Under a cloud, the Olympic flame begins its journey to the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics
The Olympic flame began its journey Wednesday to the Milan Cortina Winter Games — missing a little of its usual magic. Bad weather lashing western Greece forced organizers to move the torch-lighting ceremony indoors, from Olympia's ancient stadium and temples to a nearby museum.
2 days ago in Local
Criminal Charges Being Considered Over Augusta Home Fire
Three other departments were called in to help Augusta crews deal with heavy fire.
2 days ago in Local
Fire Destroys Home North of Rumford
Fire crews say they arrived at 2:20 pm to find heavy smoke coming from the home.
2 days ago in Local
Victim Identified More Than Week After Fire in Downeast Town
More than half a dozen fire departments were sent to the large fire