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1 week ago in Local

Somerset County Man, Woman Accused of Drug Trafficking

The pair was charged with aggravated trafficking in scheduled drugs.

1 week ago in Features

How to draw every president and first lady in 4 steps

John Hutton, a North Carolina art history professor who draws in his spare time, outlined his four-step technique in a new book, "How to Draw the Presidents & First Ladies," published in July by the White House Historical Association.

1 week ago in Entertainment

Oscar buzz builds for Dwayne Johnson’s role as Mark Kerr in ‘The Smashing Machine’

Dwayne Johnson takes a serious turn as UFC fighter Mark Kerr in "The Smashing Machine," which had its world premiere Monday at the Venice Film Festival. "I have for a long time wanted this," Johnson said before the premiere.

1 week ago in Sports

Naomi Osaka and Iga Swiatek roll into the quarterfinals at the US Open

Naomi Osaka and Iga Swiatek rolled into the quarterfinals at the U.S. Open, showing off what once made each of them the top-ranked women's tennis player in the world.

1 week ago in Sports

Belichick’s college coaching debut at North Carolina ends in blowout loss to TCU

Monday night's hyped-up debut turned into a romp by TCU — along with a reminder that even an NFL icon with six Super Bowl titles as a head coach can't just magically turn the Tar Heels into winners after decades of also-ran status.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Trending

Anna Wintour taps Chloe Malle as Vogue successor — but she’s still in charge

Anna Wintour ended weeks of fashion-world speculation Tuesday when she named Chloe Malle her successor as head of editorial content at Vogue — but the most powerful person in the business isn't going anywhere.

1 week ago in World

Rescuers race to find Afghan quake survivors as death toll passes 1,400

The Taliban said the death toll from a major earthquake in eastern Afghanistan passed 1,400 on Tuesday, with more than 3,000 people injured, as the United Nations warned of an exponential rise in casualties.

1 week ago in Local

Mississippi Man Arrested After Shots Fired in Bangor Neighborhood

Officers say a caller showed them security camera video that appeared to capture the shooting.

1 week ago in Local

Two Injured in Floatplane Crash in Flagstaff Lake

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

1 week ago in Local

Massachusetts Man Found Dead Off Maine Coast Near Bremen

Mark Metzger was reported missing by friends after they could not find him near his 19-foot sailboat.

1 week ago in Local

Maine Woman Wins 2nd World Paracycling Title

Brown captured gold on the final day of this year's UCI Championships.

1 week ago in Local

Bill Diamond, Former Maine Secretary of State and Child Welfare Advocate, Dies at 80

"Maine lost a tremendous man who dedicated years of his life to public service. Rest in peace, Bill. Your advocacy on behalf of Maine children will never be forgotten," said former governor Paul LePage, who is running for Congress in Maine's Second Congressional District.

1 week ago in Local

Speed and Alcohol Suspected Factors in a Casco Car Crash, Killing a Hiram Man

A Hiram man was killed in a single vehicle crash by the town line of Casco and Naples, early Sunday…

2 weeks ago in Local

Suspect charged for death of Portland Man in Massachusetts

A suspect has been arrested after the death of a Portland man in Massachusetts.

2 weeks ago in Local

ICE ordered by Maine judge to release detained Ecuadorian man

26-year-old Edgar Vicente Bermeo Sicha, who had been in the US since 2024, was on his way to a job site in Maine on the 28th of July when he was detained by border patrol.

2 weeks ago in Local

Maine man who pleaded guilty in wife’s killing sentenced to 45 years

The Church of Safe Injection in Lewiston has had its license revoked after inspectors condemned the building this past week.

2 weeks ago in Local

Investigators say island fire in Hollis caused by campfire

A fire on an island in Hollis on Friday was caused by a campfire that wasn't fully put out.

2 weeks ago in World

Peace efforts in limbo as Ukraine’s capital mourns 23 dead after Russian attack

The death toll in a major Russian missile and drone strike on the Ukrainian capital rose to 23, including four children, officials said Friday, as U.S.-led efforts to end the three-year war remain stuck in apparent limbo.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Micah Parsons joins other NFL stars traded away during their primes

The shocking decision by the Dallas Cowboys to trade Micah Parsons to Green Bay after four dominant seasons as a pass rusher is far from unprecedented.

2 weeks ago in Sports

F1 tension builds as Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris resume title fight at the Dutch GP

Ahead of this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix, the first race in four weeks, Oscar Piastri is just nine points ahead of his McLaren teammate and title rival Lando Norris, who won three of the last four races before the mid-season break.

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4 hours ago in National, Trending

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah college event

Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, died Wednesday after being shot at a college event, Trump said. The co-founder and CEO of the youth organization Turning Point USA, the 31-year-old Kirk is the latest victim in a spasm of political violence across the United States.

4 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

David Bowie archive opens in London chronicling five decades of icon’s restless creativity

When David Bowie died in 2016, he left a vast musical legacy – and a trove of unrealized projects. Tantalizing details of those abandoned and unfinished ideas are revealed in Bowie's archive, which opens to the public this week.

11 hours ago in Entertainment

Star Trek plans packed lineup for the franchise’s 60th anniversary, with Lego sets and YouTube show

Not many franchises have fueled society's timeless fascination with the boundless possibilities of a utopian future like "Star Trek." Next year the sprawling franchise will add more shows, Lego sets and even a Rose Parade Float in a yearlong celebration of its 60th anniversary.