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2 weeks ago in National
Trump-endorsed Republican Clay Fuller wins Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former House seat in Georgia
Republican Clay Fuller on Tuesday won Marjorie Taylor Greene's former U.S. House seat in Georgia, turning back a Democratic challenge with the help of President Donald Trump's endorsement despite uneasiness over the war in Iran.
2 weeks ago in National
Rex Heuermann to plead guilty in the Gilgo Beach killings, ending long search for a serial killer
A Long Island architect accused in a string of long-unsolved slayings known as the Gilgo Beach killings is expected to plead guilty on Wednesday, closing a case that bedeviled investigators, agonized victims' relatives and tantalized a true-crime obsessed public for years.
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100
Route 66 marks its 100th anniversary this year. Despite losing its status decades ago as one of the nation's main arteries, people from around the world still flock to it to take perhaps the quintessential American road trip and soak in its neon lights, kitschy motels and attractions, and culinary offerings.
2 weeks ago in Local
Gas Tops $4 in Maine as President Announces 2 Week Ceasefire in Iran
The cost of gas has risen more than a dollar since the start of the war
2 weeks ago in Local
Massive Dredging Project Completed in Portland Harbor
The effort to clear more than 40 marine sites along Portland's waterfront began in December.
2 weeks ago in Local
Lawsuit filed by sister of Lewiston mass shooting victim says tragedy was preventable
The sister of one of the victims killed in the Lewiston mass shooting is suing the U.S. government and claiming the tragedy could have been prevented.
2 weeks ago in Local
Lisbon crash sends 2 to the hospital with serious injuries
Two people suffered serious injuries in a crash in Lisbon.
2 weeks ago in Local
Maine Secretary of State seeking feedback for transgender ballot question
Mainers will have a chance to share their feedback for the wording of a ballot question about transgender athletes.
2 weeks ago in Local
Bill that prevents collection agencies from garnishing wages for Mainers with medical debt to become law
Gov. Janet Mills has signed a bill into law that bans liens on homes and wage garnishments for people with medical debt.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
UK government blocks rapper Ye from entering Britain to headline festival
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West has been barred from entering the U.K., where he was scheduled to perform at the Wireless Festival in July. It came after government officials condemned Ye's history of antisemitic remarks. The festival's organizers confirmed the ban and said the entire three-day festival was being canceled as a result.
2 weeks ago in Sports
The NBA’s stretch run has arrived. Here’s a look at what’s happening
A busy 10-game NBA slate awaits on Tuesday, and some clarity might come in terms of who'll end up seeded where.
2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Michigan muscles its way to program’s 2nd national title, beating stubborn UConn 69-63
The five fabulous transfers who make up Michigan coach Dusty May's starting lineup got down and dirty with the rest of the Wolverines — coming out with the national title trophy Monday night after muscling their way to a 69-63 victory over stingy, stubborn UConn.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd reunite for ‘Charlie’s Angels’ 50th anniversary
Once upon a time there were three little girls who starred as private detectives answering to a never-seen boss in a show that turned into a pop culture phenomenon called "Charlie's Angels." Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd reunited to mark the show's 50th anniversary at PaleyFest LA on Monday night.
2 weeks ago in World
Trump warns a ‘whole civilization will die tonight’ if a deal with Iran isn’t reached
Airstrikes hit two bridges and a train station in Iran on Tuesday, and Iranian officials urged young people to form human chains to protect power plants, as U.S. President Donald Trump warned that a "whole civilization will die tonight" if Tehran does not meet his latest deadline for the Islamic Republic to agree to a deal that includes reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
2 weeks ago in Local
New Report Shows Gun Make Up 92% of Suicide Deaths in Maine
The report also finds Maine’s suicide rate is higher than the national average.
2 weeks ago in Local
Maine House Rejects Merger of Capitol Police with State Police
It is opposed by the union for Capitol Police.
2 weeks ago in Trending, World
Artemis II kicks off trip around the moon after surpassing Apollo 13’s distance record
With the moon now filling their windows, the Artemis II astronauts kicked off their lunar flyby Monday, taking in magnificent views of the far side never before witnessed while setting a new distance record for humanity.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Mets to retire Carlos Beltrán’s No. 15 in ceremony before he enters team’s hall of fame on Sept. 19
The New York Mets will retire Carlos Beltrán's No. 15 and he will enter the team's hall of fame before their home game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sept. 19.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Man cleared in the killing of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay could soon be freed
A man who was convicted and then cleared of killing rap star Jam Master Jay of Run-DMC could be freed within days after a judge granted him $ 1 million bond on Monday.
2 weeks ago in Local
Maine’s highest court says bill to expand ranked choice voting violates Maine Constitution
The Maine Supreme Court ruled unanimously Monday that an expansion of ranked choice voting would violate the state constitution.













