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6 days ago in World
Congo’s Ebola outbreak has killed nearly 1,000 people
At least 999 people have died from the Ebola outbreak in Congo, according to official data published overnight into Wednesday, a grim toll in what's already been declared the fastest Ebola outbreak in history.
6 days ago in Local
Maine Doctor Files Lawsuit to Reenter U.S. After Denial at Canadian Border
The woman claims she has been denied reentry since April.
6 days ago in Local
Eligible Mainers set to begin receiving $300 affordability checks this month
About 500,000 eligible Mainers will start receiving $300 affordability checks later this month.
6 days ago in Local
Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries after colliding with van in Bethel
A motorcyclist who collided with a van in Bethel Tuesday morning was flown to the hospital with serious injuries.
1 week ago in Local
Troy Jackson Surges as Maine Democrats’ Likely Senate Pick
Jackson supporters spent the weekend securing hundreds of delegates.
1 week ago in Local
ICE Agent in Biddeford Shooting Suffered Previous Head Injury
Court filing appears to be raising new question about ICE's vetting and training practices
1 week ago in Local
Widespread Internet Outage Impacts More Than 20 Maine Towns
Towns affected by the internet outage range from Bowdoinham to Rockland to Waldoboro.
1 week ago in Sports
FIFA investigates Argentina players confronting Spain’s on-field World Cup celebrations
FIFA opened an investigation Monday after Spain's celebrations on beating Argentina in the World Cup final took an ugly turn when players briefly clashed on the field. Video replays showed several players involved in a scuffle, including Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Judge says Paramount and Warner must halt merger for at least two weeks, granting states’ request
A federal judge on Monday ordered Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to halt their $81 billion merger for at least two weeks, allowing states that are challenging the deal more time to see their case through in court.
1 week ago in Local
Man faces arson charges for allegedly setting fire that destroyed Readfield mobile home
A homeless man was taken into custody in connection with a fire set last week at a Readfield mobile home.
1 week ago in Local
Police searching for missing Rockland man
Police are asking for help locating a missing man from Rockland.
1 week ago in Local
King, 38 Democrats Sign Letter Demanding ICE Reforms After Biddeford Shooting
The letter says the measures suggested by the Senators are intended to prevent deadly encounters involving ICE agents.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
How to keep babies safe when temperatures soar
Infants, toddlers and young children need outdoor activity to build strong bodies and minds, but they also require extra care in the heat. In the summer months, those twin imperatives can make parents anxious. How long should kids be out? How do I know they're OK? What should I avoid?
1 week ago in Sports, Trending
Spain’s World Cup champions head home for a royal welcome and a parade through Madrid
Spain's World Cupwinning soccer team is set to return home on Monday, where the 26-man squad will be greeted by Spanish royalty and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez before boarding an open-top bus for a parade through central Madrid.
1 week ago in National, Trending
Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate expected in Miami court
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate are scheduled to appear before a federal magistrate in Miami on Monday after they were arrested to face rape and sex trafficking charges in the United Kingdom.
1 week ago in World
Andy Burnham becomes the UK’s seventh prime minister in a decade after Starmer resigns
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said politicians "need to be better" as he delivered his first speech Monday as Britain's new leader. Burnham spoke for several minutes outside 10 Downing St., where he promised to end street sleeping by homeless people and deliver a "circuit breaker" for a system he says has taken wrong turns since the 1980s.
1 week ago in Local
Shaw, Bellows Drop Out of Senate Race; Jackson in Driver’s Seat
The candidate who wins nomination will replace Graham Platner in the U.S. Senate race
1 week ago in Local
Trooper Stops a Wrong Way Stolen Truck on I-95
The crash happening around Bangor Saturday Night, when a police vehicle driven by a State Police Sergeant rammed the truck into a ditch. The driver of the truck is facing a number of charges.
1 week ago in Local
Troy Jackson reportedly taking early lead in Maine Democratic Senate nominee race
Jackson had previously attempted to run for governor and was backed by former Senate candidate Graham Platner, who's exit from the race over rape allegations earlier this month prompted a swift re-nomination process.
