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2 hours ago in Local
MaineHousing awards millions in grant money for overnight warming shelters
A dozen organizations that run warming shelters in Maine will receive $2.7 million in funding.
2 hours ago in Local
Piscataquis County woman found dead after striking utility pole
A woman was killed when she crashed into a utility pole in Piscataquis County.
18 hours ago in Local
Sen. Collins Wants More Information About Taxpayer Funded Pro-Trump Ads
It remains unclear what part of the administration is funding the three ads.
22 hours ago in Local
MaineHousing Awards $2.7 Million for Winter Warming Shelters
The shelters will provide safe, heated spaces during extremely cold.
23 hours ago in Local
Boater Found Dead Near Blue Hill More Than a Week After Reported Missing
The Maine Marine Patrol and local law enforcement searched for days.
1 day ago in Local
Jay man accused of ramming police cruiser during pursuit taken into custody after manhunt
A man wanted in connection with a string of weekend burglaries in Jay was taken into custody on Tuesday after a manhunt.
Sports
5 hours ago in Lifestyle, Sports
Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown appears in Miami court but judge delays hearing on expected plea deal
Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown's court hearing where he was expected to accept a plea deal and avoid prison time in...
5 hours ago in Olympics, Sports
How a bill intended to rein in NIL and ‘protect’ college sports could also save the US Olympic team
The bill that passed the Senate this week is called the Protect College Sports Act. If it becomes a law, one of the most important outcomes could be...
6 days ago in Sports
Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight set for December in Cardiff
The long-awaited bout between British boxers Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will take place Dec. 11 in Cardiff, a promoter said Thursday. The two former heavyweight world champions will meet at the Principality Stadium, promoter Turki Alalshikh said on social media.
1 week ago in Sports
Giants QB Jaxson Dart is expected to have season-ending knee surgery, AP source says
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is expected to have season-ending surgery on his left knee, according to a person with knowledge of the details of the injury.
1 week ago in Sports, Trending
Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown to accept plea deal on attempted murder charge, his lawyer says
Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown plans to accept a plea deal on an attempted murder charge in Miami that avoids prison, as part of an agreement that his lawyer said Wednesday was too good to turn down.
1 week ago in Sports
Alvarez hits 41st homer and drives in 3 as Astros blank Mariners 7-0 to tie Rangers atop AL West
Yordan Alvarez resumed his Triple Crown push with a home run and three RBIs as the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 7-0 on Tuesday night to pull even with Texas atop the AL West.
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5 hours ago in National, Trending
Wall Street closes in on a winning September following an encouraging update on inflation
Some of the pressure that's ballooned in the bond market is easing on Wednesday after a report said inflation across the United States wasn't as bad...
5 hours ago in National, World
US removes Syria from arms export ban as Trump administration draws closer to new Syrian government
The Trump administration is removing Syria from a list of countries that are not allowed to purchase or import U.S. weaponry, a step that is part...
6 days ago in National
Judge orders White House to restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico. Reporters still blocked
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's ban of three news outlets from the White House, ordering early Thursday that CNN, MS NOW and Politico must have their access restored. Reporters from all three outlets, however, said they remained blocked a few hours after the ruling.
1 week ago in National
California farmers are struggling to sell grapes as demand for wine drops
It's harvest time in California wine country, but many growers are struggling to sell their grapes as changing drinking habits have caused demand to plunge. The decline is forcing some growers to tear out vineyards that their families have grown for generations.
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5 hours ago in Lifestyle, Sports
Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown appears in Miami court but judge delays hearing on expected plea deal
Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown's court hearing where he was expected to accept a plea deal and avoid prison time in...
5 hours ago in Entertainment, World
China grants a singer a rare exemption over censorship after an unapproved tribute song
Authorities in the southwestern Chinese city of Chengdu granted a rare exemption to a singer on Tuesday after she added an unapproved song to her set list at a weekend concert, drawing...
5 hours ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle
Hulk star Lou Ferrigno fulfills childhood dream meeting with Pope Leo XIV
Lou Ferrigno, who starred as the Marvel character during its 1977–1982 U.S. television run, met with the American pope and chatted briefly with...






