3 weeks ago in Local

Scarborough Liver Transplant Recipient Raising Money for Cause Virtually in Massachusetts Race

Rick Griffin received his transplant in 2017

3 weeks ago in Sports

Royals lefty Noah Cameron has a no-hitter broken up by the Twins’ Ryan Jeffers to start the 7th

Kansas City Royals left-hander Noah Cameron took a no-hitter into the seventh inning on Thursday afternoon against the Minnesota Twins before Ryan Jeffers broke it up with a leadoff single.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Tanning is getting hot again. Here’s what it really does to your skin

Experts are concerned about a resurgence in the popularity of tanning among young adults as social media has helped tanning in general make a comeback. A video of a girl sharing her "tanning secrets" and showing off a bikini tan line has racked up more than 11 million views, while people in the comments joke, "The earth probably won't last long anyway, I'd rather go out tan than pale."

3 weeks ago in Sports

European nations vow FIFA World Cup boycott over Infantino private equity plan as opposition spreads

European nations agreed Thursday to boycott the World Cup and all other FIFA competitions to protest Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in soccer's biggest tournament to private equity investors. The North American soccer body rejected his plan later the same day.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

The Recording Academy CEO responds to BTS decision not to submit to Grammys

Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. has responded to the news that K-pop powerhouse BTSwill not submit their music for consideration at the forthcoming 2027 Grammy Awards.

3 weeks ago in Local

Man accused of throwing bodily fluids on woman in Portland denies accusation

A man accused of throwing semen on a woman in Portland is denying the accusation.

3 weeks ago in Local

Teen accused of setting fire at family’s home in Belfast

A teenager from Belfast has been charged for allegedly causing a fire in the basement of a home.

3 weeks ago in National

Father who gave his son the gun used in a Georgia high school shooting to be sentenced

A sentencing hearing was underway Thursday for a man who gave his son the gun used to kill two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Georgia after he was convicted of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Glen Hansard, Irish musician who won Oscar for ‘Once,’ dies in motorcycle crash

Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, who won an Academy Award for the 2007 film "Once," died in a motorcycle crash on the outskirts of Dublin early Wednesday, his management said. He was 56.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Taysom Hill announces the end of his time with the Saints, but not his retirement from the NFL

Taysom Hill, a former BYU quarterback who evolved into a productive multi-position player for the New Orleans Saints, has announced that he won't be returning to the team with which he spent his first nine NFL seasons.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Wildfires force George Clooney’s family to evacuate their home in southern France

George Clooney has said his family has been forced to evacuate their home in southeastern France as a wildfire burned nearby, his agent said Thursday.

4 weeks ago in National

Russian missile and drone strikes across Ukraine kill at least 8 civilians and wound dozens

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Russian ballistic missile and drone barrage across Ukraine overnight into Thursday killed at least eight…

4 weeks ago in Local

Marijuana Grow Operation Reportedly Robbed at Gunpoint

Deputies say the suspects remained at the operation for hours.

4 weeks ago in Local

Westbrook Police Looking for Help Finding Burglary Suspect

The burglary took place on July 8.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Browns’ Ward becomes NFL’s highest-paid DB with 2-year, $62.2 million extension, AP source says

Denzel Ward has agreed to a two-year extension with the Cleveland Browns that will make him the highest-paid defensive back in the NFL, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Tigers’ Skubal on schedule to face Orioles on Wednesday with trade deadline approaching

Tarik Skubal is still the ace of the Detroit Tigers' pitching staff as far as manager A.J. Hinch is concerned. Hinch confirmed Tuesday that Skubal is still scheduled to start on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Ohtani’s bat stays hot, but his next bullpen session waits on 2 aching spots

Shohei Ohtani says his right biceps is not 100% in addition to his sore left knee, and both factored into the Los Angeles Dodgers' two-way superstar not throwing a bullpen last week.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘Super Troopers’ at 25: A quarter-century of mustaches and maple syrup — and a new film

A quarter of a century is a long time for mustache rides and syrup binges, but "Super Troopers" has gotten a lot of mileage out of the simple joys of friends goofing around.

4 weeks ago in Local

New state laws limiting cooperation with immigration agents go into effect in Maine

New state laws going into effect Wednesday will impact how schools, landlords, hospitals and police in Maine can interact with immigration agents.

4 weeks ago in Local

Armed burglary suspect arrested in Belfast after shelter-in-place order

A burglary suspect was arrested in Belfast after a shelter-in-place order Tuesday morning.