1 week ago in Entertainment

Trivial Pursuit, Furbies and even snow might join the Toy Hall of Fame

Later this year, the National Toy Hall of Fame could induct snow — yes, the cold, white stuff that falls from the sky. But only if it ices out enough of the competition — a group that features hugely popular board games, outdoor favorites and giggling plushies.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

Bad Bunny leads the 2025 Latin Grammy nominations, dethroning Édgar Barrera’s 2-year run

It's Bad Bunny's world once again. The Puerto Rican superstar leads the 2025 Latin Grammy nominations this year.

1 week ago in Local

New Jersey Man Dies While Hunting in Somerset County

The victim was carried out of the woods, and then transported to Wiles Funeral Home in Farmington.

1 week ago in Local

Another Truck Bites Dust Under Westbrook Railroad Bridge

Police advised drivers to avoid the area Tuesday morning.

1 week ago in Local

Sources Say Mills is Taking Steps to Run for Senate in 2026

Aides to Mills on Tuesday noted her comments last week that she was “seriously considering” a Senate campaign.

1 week ago in Local

Man Arrested for Threats Against the University of New England

The suspect was detained, evaluated at a local hospital, and then taken to the York County Jail.

1 week ago in Local

Westbrook Man Sentenced for Drug Trafficking in Federal Court

The FBI led the investigation with help from the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency

1 week ago in Local

Authorities seize bomb-making materials at home of Cornish man accused of threatening UNE

A Cornish man accused of making threatening comments directed at the University of New England in Biddeford faces charges including terrorizing.

1 week ago in Local

U.S. Justice Department sues Maine following denial of request for voter information

The U.S. Department of Justice is suing the state of Maine and Secretary of State Shenna Bellows over her refusal to provide voter information.

1 week ago in Local

Meteorologist Sees Little Rain Ahead for Maine This Fall

The region received less than half the normal amount of rain from June through August.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

Couldn’t make it to see Bad Bunny in Puerto Rico? He’s livestreaming his last concert

Bad Bunny's residency in Puerto Rico has boosted the island's economy and stoked conversations about its identity and struggles. Now, fans from around the world will have a chance to tune in.

1 week ago in Sports

Many sports fans are unhappy with how much it costs to watch their games, an AP-NORC poll finds

A patchwork of expensive subscriptions, cable packages and password shares is common for many sports fans, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, and it leaves them beholden to multiple platforms at a cost no one seems to like.

1 week ago in Sports

Phillies clinch 2nd straight NL East title with 6-5 win over Dodgers in 10 innings

A barechested Bryce Harper poured a bottle of Champagne over his head, soaking in the Philadelphia Phillies' second consecutive NL East title.

1 week ago in World

Israel’s military begins its ground offensive in Gaza City and thousands of residents flee

The Israeli military began its ground offensive in Gaza City on Tuesday, slowly closing in on the Palestinian territory's largest city in another escalation in the war. Thousands of people streamed out of the city in vehicles laden with their belongings, but hundreds of thousands more remain.

1 week ago in National

New York judge tosses terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, lets murder count stand

A judge on Monday dismissed terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione in New York state's case over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, but he kept the state's second-degree murder charges against the Ivy League graduate.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Trending

Robert Redford, Oscar-winning actor, director and indie patriarch, dies at 89

Robert Redford, the Hollywood golden boy who became an Oscar-winning director, liberal activist and godfather for independent cinema under the name of one of his best-loved characters, died Tuesday at 89.

1 week ago in Local

Maine Shrimp Industry Struggling, With Fishermen Catching Few in 2025

Fishermen have been under a moratorium on catching shrimp for more than a decade.

1 week ago in Local

Sen. Collins Pushes for NIH Funding, Criticizes Medicaid Cuts in Appearance

Collins spoke at Monday's World Medical Innovation Forum in Boston

1 week ago in Local

Cape Elizabeth Man to Pay $1.24M to Settle COVID Loan Lawsuit

Federal prosecutors say a man used a loan intended to help businesses fend off pandemic hardships for personal enrichment.

1 week ago in Local

Scarborough assistant principal killed in fiery crash in Cumberland

A man accused of leading police on a chase on I-295 was killed when his vehicle crashed into the woods Saturday night in Cumberland.