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7 days ago in Sports

NBA play-in games are set: Heat-Hornets, Magic-76ers, Suns-Blazers, Clippers-Warriors

The play-in tournament field is set, and just like that the postseason has arrived in the NBA. First up: an elimination game in Charlotte. The ninth-place Hornets will take on the 10th-place Miami Heat on Tuesday night (7:30 p.m. Eastern) in a win-or-go-home game to open the play-in tournament.

7 days ago in Music, Lifestyle

It’s music festival season. How to stay safe and healthy while enjoying the show

Music festival season has arrived: a time to gather outside with friends, listening to tunes, dancing, and maybe even getting the chance to rub shoulders with musicians you love.

7 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Britney Spears enters substance abuse treatment facility weeks after her arrest on suspicion of DUI

Britney Spears has entered a substance abuse treatment facility just over a month after she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

7 days ago in Sports

Ovechkin response to fans’ request for 1 more year: ‘I’ll think about it’

If this was indeed the final home game of Alex Ovechkin's sensational NHL career, the Washington Capitals star collected enough memories to take him deep into retirement. From the opening faceoff to the celebratory post-game skate in which he waved gratefully to the adoring fans, Ovechkin enjoyed one heck of a day. Best of all, the Capitals won Sunday to remain in the playoff hunt.

7 days ago in Features, Trending

Happy 69th birthday to Fatou, the world’s oldest gorilla living in captivity

Fatou, the world's oldest gorilla living in captivity, celebrated her 69th birthday with a feast Monday, munching on cherry tomatoes, beets, leeks and lettuce at the Berlin Zoo.

1 week ago in Local

Maine State Police Looking for Info on a 35-year-old Unsolved Murder

Christopher Rines was last seen on April 12, 1991. His body was found in Mill Pond in Pittsfield, exactly month after he went missing.

1 week ago in Local

Poland Community School Set to Partially Reopen After Flooding

RSU 16 says classes will only take place in the single-story section of the building

1 week ago in Local

Two Arrested in Auburn Drug Raid

Officers say they conducted the raid at 3:05 am Saturday

1 week ago in Local

Maine State Police Looking for Info on a 47-year-old Unsolved Murder/Arson Case

The body of the homeowner, Thomas Huntley, was found in the living room of the burned down house. The fire was found to be suspicious

1 week ago in Local

No More Cellphones In Maine Schools

The total cost to implement the ban is about $350,000.

1 week ago in Local

Man charged with murder amid death investigation in Brunswick

Local police discovered the body of an adult male inside a residence, with 45-year-old Tanner Dostie of Brunswick being charged with murder as a result.

1 week ago in Local

$519 million supplemental budget signed into law by Gov. Mills

Gov. Janet Mills signed a $519 million supplemental budget into law on Friday, a day after it passed along party lines in the Maine Senate.

1 week ago in Local

5 displaced after fire burns Lewiston apartment building

A fire at a Lewiston apartment building Thursday afternoon left five people displaced.

1 week ago in Entertainment

Gene Simmons of Kiss visits Detroit Rock City to open new restaurant location

Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City on Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate, Paul Stanley.

1 week ago in National

Soaring gas prices leads to biggest monthly inflation spike in four years in March

The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation in March, creating major challenges for the inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve and heightening the political challenges of rising costs for the White House.

1 week ago in Sports

Pittsburgh Penguins clinch a playoff spot, ending their 3-year drought

For the first time in four years, it will soon be a great day for playoff hockey in Pittsburgh. The Penguins clinched a playoff spot Thursday night by beating New Jersey, ending their postseason drought that lasted three seasons.

1 week ago in Sports

McIlroy atop Masters leaderboard again, while DeChambeau and Rahm will have to fight to make the cut

Defending champion Rory McIlroy picked up where he left off a year ago. For a couple other big names at the Masters, just making the cut is no guarantee.

1 week ago in Local

Person Rescued After Falling Through Ice in Winthrop

Police say the outcome could have been different without community support and proper training.

1 week ago in Local

Police Subdue Man Waving Gun in Farmington Walmart Parking Lot

The incident took place just after 9:30 am Thursday.

1 week ago in Local

Portland police arrest man for 2017 killing

Portland police have arrested a man in connection with the 2017 killing of Sunao "Tom" Yamada.

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3 days ago in National, Trending

Severe storms continue to produce heavy rain, lightning and flooding across parts of US

Storms barreling across the heart of the United States continued to threaten rain and pose flooding risks Thursday after causing at least one death when a man apparently was struck by lightning in Wisconsin.

3 days ago in National, Trending

Tiger Woods’ lawyer vows to fight subpoena for prescription records in DUI case

Tiger Woods ' attorney intends to fight an attempt by prosecutors to subpoena the golfer's prescription drug records following his arrest last month in Florida on suspicion of driving under the influence.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Anitta, like you’ve never heard her before. The Brazilian superstar talks new album, ‘SNL’ and God

By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The lights are low in Studio 8H. All eyes —…

3 days ago in Entertainment

Christopher Nolan brings ‘The Odyssey’ to CinemaCon; Steven Spielberg previews ‘Disclosure Day’

Christopher Nolan gave theater owners a thrilling glimpse of "The Odyssey" on Wednesday evening at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. His adaptation of Homer's epic starring Matt Damon as Odysseus is one of the most hotly anticipated of the year, arriving in theaters on July 17.

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup ‘for sure’ despite war

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup "for sure" despite its war with the United States.