3 weeks ago in Sports

Pogačar returns to the Spanish Vuelta in pursuit of a rare double and elusive treble

Tour de France champion Tadej Pogačar is returning to the Spanish Vuelta after a seven-year absence to pursue a Grand Tours hat trick of titles.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Leave it: Dog trainers help pets avoid venomous snakes

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says as many as 150,000 dogs are bitten by venomous snakes each year in the United States. In the rattlesnake hot spot of Arizona, emergency veterinarian Dr. Sarah Carotenuto says the Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson treats four to six dogs daily for rattlesnake bites, along with an occasional cat.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Skubal joins Clemens and Martinez among a handful of reigning Cy Young winners to be traded

As the clock ticks down to Monday's trade deadline, the biggest deal so far came courtesy of the Detroit Tigers, who sent left-handed ace Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ nets second best North American opening ever with $355 million

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" made box office history in its first weekend in theaters. The Sony-released superhero movie became the second-biggest North American opening ever with an astonishing $355 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. It was just a few million shy of "Avengers: Endgame," which debuted to $357 million in 2019.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical and will take a break from the public eye

Ariana Grande has pulled out of an upcoming stage musical in London, producers said, and plans to withdraw from the public eye for a break from the intense scrutiny she faces.

3 weeks ago in Local

Heat Ahead This Week for Maine, with Wetter Than Normal August

AccuWeather meteorologist Joe Lundberg says there'll be some drought relief moving ahead.

3 weeks ago in National

Trump claims Iran talks will start Monday

CAIRO (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said new talks to wind down the war in Iran will start Monday, after announcing he is…

3 weeks ago in Sports

Rafaela homers for 3rd straight game as the Red Sox beat the Dodgers 8-4 for 3-game sweep

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ceddanne Rafaela homered for the third straight game and the Boston Red Sox beat the Los…

3 weeks ago in Local

Democrats Continue to Hammer Collins on Kavanaugh Vote

Collins' support for Kavanaugh has emerged as a major issue

3 weeks ago in Local

York Police Warn Against ‘Gold Bar’ Scam

York officers say scammers often impersonate government officials.

3 weeks ago in Local

Greenville Police Are Asking for the Public’s Help in Finding a Missing 83-year-old Woman

Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a Greenville woman who went missing on a trip to Florida.…

3 weeks ago in Local

Maine Moves to Strengthen Mobile Home Park Oversight

The Maine Manufactured Housing Board was dissolved last week.

3 weeks ago in Local

Explosions, fire reported at Chasse Marine in Damariscotta

Crews responded to a large fire at a boat storage facility in Damariscotta late Friday morning.

3 weeks ago in Local

Portland woman faces charges for alleged assault with a lead pipe

A Portland woman is accused of assaulting a man with a lead pipe.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Deebo Samuel returns to the 49ers on a 1-year deal worth up to $7M, AP source says

The San Francisco 49ers are bringing back former All-Pro Deebo Samuel for a second stint after starting receiver Ricky Pearsall got sidelined by a knee injury.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Pressure rises on Infantino and FIFA’s World Cup investor plan as adviser resigns and Asia opposes

Pressure on FIFA President Gianni Infantino and his divisive plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity grew Friday as his senior adviser who sat on a White House panel resigned and Asia's soccer body joined Europe and North America in opposing it.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Actor Storm Reid hopes music reveals another side, introducing listeners to the real her

Storm Reid knows how the world sees her: an accomplished, polished actor who always seems to have it all together. Through new music, the Emmy-winner hopes listeners discover another side of her.

3 weeks ago in National

New York sues prediction market platform Kalshi alleging ‘illegal gambling operation’

New York officials sued prediction market platform Kalshi on Friday, calling it an "illegal, unlicensed gambling operation" as the state seeks to halt its operations and force the company to forfeit its profits.

3 weeks ago in Local

Black Bear Dies at Maine Wildlife Park

The Wildlife Park says the bear had been behaving normally.

3 weeks ago in Local

Drought Conditions Return in Maine After 3rd Driest July

The increase comes as July is now the 3rd-driest on record.