3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Cold-water immersion may offer health benefits — and also presents risks

Claims about the benefits of cold-water immersion date back centuries. Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and the third American president, wrote toward the end of his life about using a cold foot bath daily for 60 years. He also owned a book published in 1706 on the history of cold-water bathing.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Rush announce reunion tour five years after the death of drummer Neil Peart

Five years after their influential drummer and lyricist Neil Peart died of glioblastoma, the Canadian band Rush have announced a reunion tour.

3 weeks ago in World

Greta Thunberg is among flotilla activists deported from Israel. Others remain in prison

Israeli authorities said Monday they deported to Greece and Slovakia another 171 people detained for taking part in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, including prominent Swedish activist Greta Thunberg.

3 weeks ago in Local

Maine’s Historic Heat Followed by Cooler Air

It was 78 years ago today, that a record of 84 degrees was set in Portland. The record could be challenged Monday.  

3 weeks ago in World

The Nobel Prize in medicine goes to 3 scientists for work on the human immune system

Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Dr. Shimon Sakaguchi won the Nobel Prize in medicine Monday for their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Bad Bunny kicks off ‘SNL’ 51st season with a group of new faces and jabs at his Super Bowl critics

Bad Bunny kicked off the 51st season of "Saturday Night Live" with a few timely jokes about his next high-profile gig: the Super Bowl.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Drake Maye leads Patriots to 23-20 win over Bills, leaving NFL without an unbeaten team

Receiver Stefon Diggs is quite comfortable putting on a show in Buffalo. The big difference on Sunday night was doing so for the Bills' division rival New England Patriots.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Julio Rodríguez lifts Mariners over Tigers 3-2, Seattle takes Game 2 of ALDS to even series

Julio Rodríguez came through in a big moment for the Seattle Mariners. Rodríguez hit a tiebreaking RBI double in the eighth inning and the Mariners beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 in Game 2 of their AL Division Series on Sunday to even the series.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘The Walking Dead’ comes alive in auction for 15-year anniversary

The eerie zombies from "The Walking Dead" first stepped into viewers' living rooms on Halloween nearly 15 years ago, unknowingly ushering in a new era for the horror genre. Fans are getting a chance to own some of the franchise's most coveted items.

3 weeks ago in Local

One Dead, Two Injured in Topsham Head-On Crash

The crash remains under investigation.

3 weeks ago in Local

Fire Heavily Damages Boothbay Harbor Home

The fire occurred at 79 Western Avenue in Boothbay Harbor.

4 weeks ago in Local

Almost 40 years later, police still seek answers about Westbrook homicide

As of this past Saturday, it has been 38 years since then-23-year-old Alice Hawkes was found dead in her Spring Street apartment.

4 weeks ago in Local

Member of Bush family expected to announce bid for Govenor next week

Health-care entrepreneur Jonathan Bush plans a "major announcement" Wednesday at athenahealth, the company he founded and moved to Belfast in 2008.

4 weeks ago in Local

Against the Odds: Maine’s Orchards Pull Off a Top-Quality Apple Harvest

Next year's apples might be a problem, but for now enjoy Maine's apples

4 weeks ago in Local

New report suggests electrical component to blame for foam spill at Brunswick airport

A new report says a faulty electrical component is likely to blame for the massive spill of toxic firefighting foam last year at the Brunswick Executive Airport.

4 weeks ago in Local

Boy struck by vehicle at Millinocket crosswalk

A boy was taken by Life Flight to the hospital with serious injuries after he was hit by a vehicle in Millinocket.

4 weeks ago in Local

Police ask for information leading to missing Burlington woman

Police are asking the public to help them locate a missing Burlington woman.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Mini-meditations are a way to foster peace of mind at work

The idea of meditating can be intimidating. Beginners may imagine sitting uncomfortably in silence while breathing deeply and scrubbing all thoughts from their minds. The prospect of trying those techniques at work may feel embarrassing.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Tony Shalhoub explores global cultures through bread in new CNN series ‘Breaking Bread’

To make bread, you need flour, water, salt and, usually, a rising agent, like yeast. To break bread, CNN has enlisted someone special — Tony Shalhoub.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Ravens rule out Lamar Jackson for Sunday’s matchup against the Texans

Lamar Jackson has been ruled out for Baltimore's game against Houston on Sunday after missing a week of practice because of a hamstring injury.