4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Nonalcoholic beer and mocktails can help people stay sober or drink less, but are not for everyone

Several years into her sobriety, Logan Denzer decided to try nonalcoholic beer and mocktails while others around her drank real booze. "A lot of people feel out of place" when everyone else is imbibing, said the 27-year-old from Los Angeles, who considers these beverages "an excellent solution."

4 weeks ago in National

Closure of Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration detention center can proceed, judge says

A federal judge in Miami has refused to pause her order requiring the winding down of the immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz" while the federal government appeals her ruling.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

For Yorgos Lanthimos, new Emma Stone film ‘Bugonia’ isn’t a dystopia. It’s real

"Bugonia" is having its world premiere Thursday evening at the prestigious Venice Film Festival, where it's in competition for the top prize, the Golden Lion. Focus Features is releasing the film in North American theaters on Oct. 24.

4 weeks ago in Local

Motorcycle Rider in Critical Condition After Crash in Lisbon Falls

The crash remains under investigation.

4 weeks ago in Local

Man Drowns in Pond Near Belgrade

The medical examiner will conduct the autopsy.

4 weeks ago in Local

Biddeford Trash Truck Breakdown on I-95 Leads to Numerous Flat Tires

No injuries have been reported.

4 weeks ago in Local

New Hampshire Woman Dies in Sebago Lake

Police say she was found unconscious in the water in the town of Sebago

4 weeks ago in Local

Gov. Mills “seriously considering” Senate run to challenge Susan Collins

Gov. Janet Mills could announce a decision about a Senate run in November.

4 weeks ago in Local

Missing Plymouth woman found dead in Newport

The body of a Plymouth woman who was reported missing last Friday was found in Newport.

4 weeks ago in National, Trending

A shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school kills 2 children, injures 17 people

A shooter opened fire Wednesday morning during Mass at a Minneapolis Catholic school, killing two children and injuring 17 other people before killing himself, officials said.

4 weeks ago in Local

Portland Mayor Clarifies City’s ICE Policy After Grant Controversy

The city is accepting the grant but will fight against the ICE requirement in court.

4 weeks ago in World

Tons of overripe tomatoes become projectiles in Spain’s ‘Tomatina’ food fight

Thousands of people from around the world seeking a uniquely messy thrill spent one wild hour flinging bushels of overripe tomatoes at each other during Spain's "Tomatina" celebration Wednesday.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

At some colleges, move-in day includes students’ dogs and cats

Crossing paths with dogs, cats and other animals is part of campus life for students at Eckerd College, a liberal arts school in Florida that allows pets to live in dormitories.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Wimbledon champions Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek get off to good starts at the US Open

Iga Swiatek is trying to do something no woman has done since Serena Williams in 2012: win the U.S. Open and Wimbledon in the same season. Jannik Sinner is trying to do something no man has done since Roger Federer in 2008: repeat as U.S. Open champion.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

James Cameron on two decades of making ‘Avatar’ and the future he sees for movies

James Cameron first began developing "Avatar" more than 30 years ago. He started working on the first film in earnest 20 years ago. Production on the third film, "Fire and Ash," which ran concurrently with 2022's "The Way of Water," got underway eight years ago.