Local
16 hours ago in Local
Maine Gun Safety Group Claims Victory in Tuesday’s Election
The group says 70 candidates it endorsed won election.
17 hours ago in Local
Bicyclist Seriously Injured in Damariscotta Hit-and-Run Crash
Police say a 65-year-old woman has serious injuries
19 hours ago in Local
LePage declares victory in Maine CD2; Dunlap says race still too close to call
Paul LePage declared victory Wednesday afternoon in the race for Maine's 2nd Congressional District.
1 day ago in Local
Deputies concerned about wellbeing of missing 13-year-old from Turner
Police say they're concerned for the safety of a missing 13-year-old girl from Turner.
1 day ago in Local
Jackson Beats Collins in Maine U.S. Senate Race
Jackson, 58, is a fifth-generation logger and former president of the state Senate
2 days ago in Local
WGAN Projects Democrat Hannah Pingree to Win Maine Gubernatorial Race
Pingree will take office during the upcoming inaugural ceremonies in January 2027. She faces an early agenda likely to focus on balancing the state budget, tackling regional cost-of-living pressures, and working alongside a newly seated Maine State Legislature.
Sports
2 hours 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.
19 hours ago in Sports
Ravens are getting veteran QB Jacoby Brissett from the Cardinals, AP source says
Veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett is heading from the Arizona Cardinals to the Baltimore Ravens, a person with knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
19 hours ago in Sports
Zverev’s tenure as No. 1 begins with ‘bad’ loss at Paris Masters, Djokovic also goes out
Alexander Zverev's tenure as the No. 1 in men's tennis started with a 7-6 (5), 6-2 defeat to Lorenzo Musetti in the second round of the Paris Masters on Wednesday.
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
Major League Baseball proposes delaying salary cap start until 2028 in talks with players
Major League Baseball proposed delaying the start of a salary cap until 2028, saying teams have too many commitments for next season that wouldn't allow them to reduce spending quickly enough.
2 days ago in Sports
Luka Doncic is off to a spectacular offensive start for the Lakers with a string of 40-point games
Although Luka Doncic is in his ninth NBA season as one of the sport's most dynamic scorers, he has rarely been better than this. Two weeks into the Los Angeles Lakers' first season following LeBron James' departure, Doncic is scorching opponents with one brilliant offensive performance after another.
2 days ago in Sports
Caleb Williams and Jeffery Simmons lead the Bears past the Seahawks 34-17
Jeffery Simmons ran out of the tunnel for the first time since joining the Chicago Bears with a new uniform, orange sleeves and a wide smile as he welcomed the move that put right into contention with important games on big stages.
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News
19 hours 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.
1 day 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.
2 days 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.
2 days 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
2 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Everything you need to know about the 2026 Latin Grammy Awards. Here’s how to watch
The 2026 Latin Grammy Awards are right around the corner. Are you ready? If not, no problema. Here's everything you need to know about watching the 2026 Latin Grammys, including how to stream the show and where you can see music's biggest stars walking the red carpet.
2 hours ago in Entertainment
Russell Brand has been convicted of rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of rape and sexual assault charges on allegations dating back more than 20 years. Judge Joel Bennathan said Brand faces a "significant" prison term when he is sentenced Monday. He had been free on bail but was taken into custody.
2 hours ago in Entertainment
Bingo, Care Bears, Pokémon cards and the classic playground slide make it into the Toy Hall of Fame
Bingo, Care Bears, the Pokémon Trading Card Game and the humble playground slide have all made it into the National Toy Hall of Fame, taking their place alongside classics like Mr. Potato Head and G.I. Joe.






