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1 hour ago in Local
Federal investigators release new details about fatal plane crash off Maine’s coast
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its preliminary findings after a plane crashed in Bristol, killing a father and injuring his son.
2 hours ago in Local
Hiker found dead on Mt. Katahdin identified by authorities
A thru-hiker from California died after reaching the summit on Mt. Katahdin during rainy and cold conditions last week.
1 day ago in Local
Deaths of three people found in submerged vehicle in northern Maine not considered suspicious
Sharon Bukulmez, 61, with her 5-year-old granddaughter and 3-year-old grandson both of Bar Harbor, were found dead in their vehicle found at Pond Cove in Roque Bluffs.
1 day ago in Local
Maine’s Tri for a Cure Named a Top Triathlon Nationwide
The race was included in Triathlete's 50 Best Triathlons
1 day ago in Local
Augusta School Department Barred from Restricting Public Comments
A judge determined the district's policy was unconstitutional.
1 day ago in Local
Petition circulating for Maine officials to reopen investigation into 1970 deaths of Canadian teens
A petition on Change.org has garnered nearly 3,000 signatures from Nova Scotians looking for closure regarding the case of the "Cape Breton Three", who died in Aroostook County.
Sports
8 hours ago in Sports
Justin Verlander is retiring. With a work stoppage on the horizon, how many others might join him?
The 43-year-old Justin Verlander has already announced this is his final year. Some other prominent players may also have made — or might be making — their last appearances in the major leagues.
8 hours ago in Sports
Injuries to Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels deprive the NFL of 2 young stars
Caleb Williams was carted off the field with a hamstring injury. Jayden Daniels needed a cart after he dislocated his elbow again. Williams and Daniels already were linked together as Heisman Trophy winners selected with the first two picks of the 2024 NFL draft.
3 days ago in Sports, Trending
Josh Allen opens the Bills’ new stadium with a 5-TD outing in a 41-31 win over the Lions
Josh Allen quickly put his stamp on Highmark Stadium by throwing three touchdown passes and running for two more scores in a 41-31 victory over the Detroit Lions on Thursday night in the first regular-season game at the $2.1 billion facility.
5 days ago in Sports
Formula 1 schedules 2027 season-opening race in Bahrain in March despite Middle East uncertainty
Formula 1 plans to open the 2027 season in Bahrain even as uncertainty remains over this year's races in the Middle East. F1 released a 24-race schedule for 2027 on Wednesday starting with the Bahrain Grand Prix on March 14 and then Saudi Arabia a week later, with events also scheduled for Qatar and Abu Dhabi at the end of the year.
6 days ago in Sports, Trending
Lionel Messi added to Argentina’s roster for Oct. 6 friendly that team says will be farewell match
Lionel Messi might have one last dance with Argentina after all. Despite announcing his international retirement, the 39-year-old Inter Miami star was included Tuesday in Lionel Scaloni's 28-man Argentina squad ahead of upcoming home friendlies.
6 days ago in Sports
Patrick Mahomes shines on his surgically repaired knee in Chiefs’ season-opening rout of Broncos
Patrick Mahomes' surgically repaired left knee felt so good on Monday night that he even ran for a touchdown against the Broncos. Twice.
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News
3 days ago in National, Trending
Early voting begins in US midterm elections that could flip control of Congress
In-person voting for this year's midterm elections began Friday, ushering in the final six weeks for Americans to decide which party they trust to lead Congress through a cost-of-living crisis, a prolonged war in Iran and other pressing issues.
1 week ago in National, Trending
US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks
Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity.
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
Anthropic researcher resigns with warning about the dangers of AI development
An Anthropic researcher said he is resigning from the company over concerns the artificial intelligence firm and its competitors are not acting responsibly in AI development, echoing concerns raised inside and outside of the industry about the technology's potential to elude human control.
2 weeks ago in National
Cyclospora outbreak followed years of declining FDA foreign inspections
A nationwide outbreak of cyclospora tied to contaminated lettuce has heightened safety concerns about imported food, while underscoring a longer-term trend: U.S. regulators are conducting fewer international inspections to catch contaminated produce before it lands on American plates.
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Entertainment
8 hours ago in Entertainment
Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford, dies at 27, family representative says
Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died on Sunday at age 27, a family representative said. Gerber died at a rehab facility, according to online records of the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.
8 hours ago in Lifestyle
There’s an easy way to get rid of all the reusable bags piling up in your home
The environmental impact of a reusable bag is relatively small, so ending up with a sizable stash isn't a significant problem. Still, paring down can declutter cupboards and lead to a smaller collection that'll actually get used. As for the excess, donate to food banks and thrift stores.
3 days ago in Entertainment
Jon Stewart explains his ongoing philanthropic support of first responders
Jon Stewart says he never really decided to focus his charity efforts on first responders and their families. It just happened. The award-winning host of "The Daily Show" said he wanted to feel useful and support people who dedicated their lives to helping others.






