3 weeks ago in Local

A Cars Drives Off the Road, Goes into the Sabattus River in Lisbon

The driver sustained only minor injuries.

3 weeks ago in Local

South Portland residents raise concerns about declining air quality near petroleum tanks

A recent report by the Maine DEP found that air samples near the tanks measured drastically higher than the area's normal background levels in terms of toxic chemicals.

3 weeks ago in Local

Proposed bills in Augusta could increase taxes for wealthy Mainers and corporations

The bills would require Mainers who earn over $1 million and corporations that earn over $3.5 million to pay slightly higher taxes, and would also see tax brackets adjusted.

3 weeks ago in Local

A Political PAC Funded by a Dead Maine Philanthropist, is Throwing Support to a Gubernatorial Candidate

Reclaim Maine is funding online ads for Republican gubernatorial candidate, Bobby Charles.

3 weeks ago in Local

FBI Seizes $470,000 in Crypto Scam

The Maine U.S. Attorney's Office is reminding people to remain on the side of caution when dealing with transactions of cryptocurrency.

3 weeks ago in Local

Police arrest 3 accused of running from crash scene in Richmond

Three men from Venezuela accused of running from police after a crash in Richmond are facing charges.

3 weeks ago in Local

Portland police chief responds to reports that officers cooperated with ICE

Portland's Police Chief says the city does not participate in federal immigration enforcement.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Ryan Coogler aware of potential Oscar history ahead but focused on ‘Sinners’ team before ceremony

Ryan Coogler understands what Sunday night could mean for Oscar history. He's just not dwelling on it. Instead, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker is looking forward to spending one more night with his "Sinners" collaborators who helped bring the film to life.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Morrissey calls off concert in Spain after local festivities deprived him of sleep

British rock star Morrissey won't perform a concert in Valencia after festivities in the Spanish city kept him from getting a proper night's rest, the former frontman of The Smiths said Thursday.

3 weeks ago in National, Trending

US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once

Days of downpours have begun in Hawaii. The Southwest will soon bake with day after day of record 100-degree-plus (38 Celsius-plus) heat. Two storms will dump snow by the foot over northern Great Lakes states. And the dreaded polar vortex will again invade the Midwest and East with soul-crushing Arctic chill. This forecast of extremes comes as weather whiplash has already hit much of the East.

3 weeks ago in National

Key inflation gauge worsened in January, before Iran war lifted gas prices

An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve moved higher in January in the latest sign that prices were persistently elevated even before the Iran war caused spikes in oil and gas costs.

3 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports

Paralympians ski in shorts and T-shirts, and some ask: Shouldn’t these Games be earlier?

At this month's Milan Cortina Paralympics, some athletes competed in shorts, T-shirts and tank tops. One skier lamented "tropical" conditions and a snowboarder complained that soft, slow snow put him at a disadvantage. And some worried about their safety.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 20 points for 127th straight game, breaking Wilt Chamberlain’s record

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reacted to his latest individual accomplishment the way he always does: by deflecting credit and pointing to team goals.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Two long-lost episodes of ‘Doctor Who’ have been found. Fans will soon be able to watch them

Over six decades of "Doctor Who," the intergalactic adventurer's adversaries have included evil robots, rampaging Yeti — and the BBC, which erased many early episodes of the now-iconic sci-fi TV series. A film charity announced Friday that it has found two previously lost 1960s episodes among the possessions of a deceased collector.

3 weeks ago in National

Man in Michigan synagogue attack lost family members in Israeli airstrike in Lebanon, official says

A man with a rifle who crashed into a large Michigan synagogue in what federal officials are saying was an attack had lost four family members in an Israeli airstrike in his native Lebanon last week, an official said Friday.

3 weeks ago in Local

One Person Stabbed in Mattawamkeag Home Invasion

Deputies say the victim had left the scene in a vehicle and was subsequently located at another residence.

3 weeks ago in Local

Man Arrested for Kidnapping After Bangor Motel Confrontation

Officers say a woman was able to escape and call police.

3 weeks ago in Local

3 turned over to ICE after ATM burglaries in Augusta

ICE has taken three men into custody who are accused of breaking into ATMs in Augusta.

3 weeks ago in Local

Health officials say measles cluster in Penobscot County is contained

The Maine CDC says five cases of measles reported in Penobscot County last month have been contained.

3 weeks ago in Sports

PWHL to reach national US TV audience with Scripps Sports to broadcast neutral site game in Detroit

The Professional Women's Hockey League is coming to a TV set near you in the United States. The league announced that its neutral-site game at Detroit on March 28 between the New York Sirens and Montreal Victoire will be the first accessible to a national U.S. television audience.