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2 weeks ago in Local

Two Teens are Arrested in Connection to a String of Vehicle Thefts

Motor vehicle thefts occurred in the towns of Orrington and Brewer in a month's long span.

2 weeks ago in Local

An Exeter man is Accused of Stabbing a Family Member and Assaulting Another.

33-year-old Babi Taitam is accused of stabbing a family member and hurting another one during an incident on Friday.

3 weeks ago in Local

Maine Turnpike Backed Up by Vehicle Fire During Heavy Weekend Traffic

There's been no word on the cause of the vehicle fire.

3 weeks ago in Local

Sen. Collins Asks Both U.S., Canada to Restart Negotiations Over Tariffs

Collins says she's hearing from Maine industries about the hardships and cost the tariffs will bring.

3 weeks ago in Local

Fallout expected for Maine industries due to newly enacted tariffs on Canadian goods

The targeted import taxes hit finished paper products, chemical wood pulp, machinery, and industrial supplies.

3 weeks ago in Local

Pilot killed in small plane crash in Bristol identified

The pilot killed in a small plane crash off the coast of Bristol on Thursday has been identified.

3 weeks ago in Local

Whitefield man taken into custody after hours-long standoff

A 51-year-old man is in custody after a standoff Thursday in Whitefield.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Fernando Mendoza throws a pick-6, struggles in 1st half of Raiders’ 22-20 preseason win over Texans

Top pick Fernando Mendoza is finding out quickly that he has a lot of work to do as he begins his NFL career. Mendoza struggled in his second preseason game, throwing an interception that Houston returned for a touchdown before the Las Vegas Raiders rallied late for a 22-20 victory over the Texans on Thursday night.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Fall books: Fiction takes the spotlight in bookstores during the midterm season

Midterm election news will fill the headlines this fall, but, among book buyers, fiction will likely have top billing.

3 weeks ago in Local

Drought Conditions Continue to Expand Across Maine

Relief may not come soon.

3 weeks ago in Local

MDOT to Lead Inspection of Old Town Bridge Collapse

The effort is aimed at finding the cause of the failure.

3 weeks ago in National

Still recovering from Hurricane Lala, Hawaii prepares for a possible weekend cyclone

Communities still recovering from last weekend's hurricane in Hawaii could get pounded again in coming days from another tropical system gaining strength over warm Pacific waters.

3 weeks ago in Local

1 person dies after small plane crashes into ocean in Bristol

One of two people who were on board a plane that crashed into the ocean in Bristol on Thursday died in the crash.

3 weeks ago in Local

J.D. Vance to visit Maine-based company in Brewer

Vice President J.D. Vance will be in Maine again next week.

3 weeks ago in Sports

No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd of the Dallas Wings is set for season-ending surgery on sore knee

Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd is set for season-ending surgery on a sore knee that has sidelined this year's No. 1 overall pick for the past five games.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Max Verstappen extends contract with Red Bull to 2030 after he weighed up leaving F1

Max Verstappen says he seriously considered leaving Formula 1 before the four-time champion instead committed to four more years with Red Bull on Thursday.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers to play NHL games in Germany in 2027

The Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers will each play two regular-season games in Germany next year as part of the NHL and NHLPA's efforts to grow hockey in the country, the league announced Thursday.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK with their children

Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have decided to return to the United Kingdom for an extended stay starting this fall, but they won't resume their roles as working members of the royal family, The Associated Press learned Wednesday.

3 weeks ago in World

Congo to receive 70,000 doses of Ervebo Ebola vaccine which has been effective in past outbreaks

Congo will receive 70,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine, which has been effective in past Ebola outbreaks, the World Health Organization and partners said Thursday, announcing a step seen as a major boost to efforts to contain what officials have described as the fastest Ebola outbreak in history.

3 weeks ago in Local

Maine State Police Investigating Death of 2 People in Rumford

Police say there is no danger to the public.

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Anthropic researcher resigns with warning about the dangers of AI development

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New Apple CEO unveils latest iPhone lineup, including a foldable model called Duo

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It’s ‘Pitt’ vs ‘Pluribus’ in drama and ‘Hacks’ vs ‘Widow’s Bay’ in comedy at the upcoming Emmys

It's "The Pitt" versus "Pluribus" and "Hacks" against "Widow's Bay" at the 78th Emmy Awards on Monday night. The stars of all four shows — Noah Wyle in "The Pitt," Rhea Seehorn in "Pluribus," Jean Smart in "Hacks" and Matthew Rhys in "Widow's Bay" — look to be runaway favorites for the top acting awards.

2 days ago in Entertainment

An Elon Musk documentary and a Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem thriller premiere at Venice

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6 days ago in Sports, Trending

Louisiana judge rules against NCAA, clearing path for former NFL players to join LSU roster

SU coach Lane Kiffin's chances of fielding former NFL players improved Thursday night when a Louisiana judge issued a preliminary injunction against the NCAA in a high-profile eligibility case.