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24 minutes ago in Local
Governor-elect Hannah Pingree announces names to help lead transition
Hannah Pingree is naming her picks to lead her transition into the governor's office.
35 minutes ago in Local
State cites fire departments that responded to deadly Searsmont lumber mill explosion
Six fire departments have been cited in connection with the fire and explosion at the Robbins Lumber Mill in Searsmont that left three people dead and 10 others injured in May.
21 hours ago in Local
Runners, Bystanders Credited with Saving Man’s Life During Kennebunk Race
The runners and bystanders immediately started performing CPR on the man.
22 hours ago in Local
Man Arrested After Reported Knife Assault in Rumford
Officers say an argument between two men turned into a physical fight
1 day ago in Local
Police ask for info about missing 13-year-old from Dixfield
The Oxford County Sheriff's Office is asking for help locating a missing teenager from Dixfield.
1 day ago in Local
Ranked choice runoff gets underway to determine official winner in Maine 2nd District race
The ranked choice tabulation process began Monday for Maine's second congressional district.
Sports
8 hours ago in Sports, Trending
PWHL expansion teams get names: Detroit Clutch, San Jose Sea Lions, Vegas Vanguards, Hamilton Havoc
The Professional Women's Hockey League's four new expansion teams finally have nicknames and logos to accompany them in preparing to make their on-ice debuts next month.
1 day ago in Sports
NASCAR’s 2026 season defined by two Kyles: Larson’s playoff surge and Busch’s shocking death
NASCAR's championship weekend started with another Kyle Busch remembrance and ended with another Kyle Larson celebration. The Cup Series drivers will be linked forever.
In a wide-open NFL, trade deadline is an opportunity for a few teams to get a big boost
The NFL is wide open at the season's midpoint. The trade deadline will give teams an opportunity to separate themselves from the pack, especially in a season when several teams are in the mix for a Super Bowl run.
4 days ago in Sports
Several coaches on the hot seat need major turnarounds in the second half to keep their jobs
NFL owners have been more patient this season. At least one coach was fired by Week 9 in each year since 2022 but there haven't been any dismissals so far. The Colts fired general manager Chris Ballard, though. Several coaches could be in trouble if they don't turn things around quickly.
4 days ago in Sports
Jaguars thrash the depleted Ravens 33-10 for their 5th win in 6 games
With their top two quarterbacks injured, the Baltimore Ravens were prepared to use any trick necessary in their attempt to keep the game competitive against Jacksonville. That included snapping the ball directly to Derrick Henry on quite a few occasions.
5 days ago in Sports, Trending
Cristiano Ronaldo announces his international retirement from Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo won't play for Portugal anymore, ending on Thursday a career that spanned six World Cups and included a European title and the men's all-time international scoring record.
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6 days ago in National
What’s next in the investigation of the Learjet crash in Florida that killed 9?
Investigators are just beginning the lengthy process of determining why a business jet plummeted from the sky in Florida after encountering a thunderstorm and slammed into the ground with such force that it created a crater and shattered the plane.
6 days ago in National, Trending
Democrats usher in a new era with their resounding sweep of the House and the Senate
Democrats are riding their sweep of Congress into a new era, eager to meet voter demands for change with plans to tackle high costs of living and confront President Donald Trump's final years in the White House.
1 week ago in National
A referendum on Trump, election monitors and a Democratic shift: What to watch on Election Day
President Donald Trump has repeatedly encouraged voters to pretend he's on the ballot this Election Day. He's not, of course. But there is reason to believe that Tuesday's midterms, above all, will be a referendum on his performance over the last two years.
1 week ago in National, Trending
Election Day arrives after a surge in early voting, with observers keeping close watch at the polls
The final day of voting in this year's midterm elections arrived Tuesday against a backdrop of uncertainty after a year in which President Donald Trump has tried to interfere in how states run their elections and sown doubts about the outcome should Republicans lose.
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Entertainment
7 hours ago in Lifestyle
A language of belonging: Advice for learning the mother tongue of your ancestors
Losing a tangible connection to your family's ancestral homeland can bring unexpected sorrow, whether through the death of an older relative, the sale of a property passed down for generations gets sold or the destruction a handful of surviving heirlooms.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending
‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ is almost here. What to know about the characters, music and billions at stake
"Grand Theft Auto" has never been much for following the rules. Nearly three decades after a video game built around stealing cars, outrunning police and embracing criminal mayhem first arrived, the franchise has survived controversy, transformed open-world gaming and become one of the biggest sellers in entertainment.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending
Russell Brand is sentenced to 10 1/2 years in a British prison for rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand was sentenced Monday to 10 1/2 years in prison for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others during a period when his comedy career built around boasts of erotic exploits was taking off.






