2 weeks ago in Local

Ice Jams Cause Flooding, Evacuations Along Piscataquis River

No injuries have been reported in the flooding.

2 weeks ago in Local

Skowhegan Man Charged with Murder in Augusta Shooting

The suspect is now being held in the Somerset County Jail without bail.

2 weeks ago in Local

Skowhegan man charged with Murder after shooting death in Augusta

Officials say 30-year-old Edward Longley was charged with murder and elevated aggravated assault which occurred on February 2nd on Flagg Street in Augusta.

2 weeks ago in National

Trump will pay his respects in Delaware to 6 US service members killed in the Middle East

President Donald Trump steps off Air Force One, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

Muskets crack, drums echo as Boston marks 250 years since British evacuation

Reenactors in 18th-century military coats and tricorn hats filled the pews of one of the nation's oldest Catholic Churches on Tuesday before firing muskets outside and marching through neighborhood streets, marking the 250th anniversary of the day British forces evacuated the city.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Religion

A look at Eid al-Fitr and how Muslims celebrate the Islamic holiday

Muslims around the world are bidding farewell to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and will soon start celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr. Eid is typically greeted with joy and excitement and is marked with congregational prayers and festivities that usually include family visits, gatherings, outings and new clothes.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Zendaya’s new ring fuels notion that she and Tom Holland are married

Zendaya's new ring has led many to believe she's married to actor Tom Holland, but the star isn't confirming it and shared why she's intentional about keeping her personal life private.

2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Venezuela beats US 3-2 on Suárez’s 9th-inning double to win first World Baseball Classic title

Eugenio Suárez and his Venezuelan teammates stood on the stage behind second base with shiny medals draped over their proud chests, belting out their national anthem accompanied by tens of thousands of fans who remained in the ballpark a half-hour after the final out.

2 weeks ago in Local

Oldest known whale recording could unlock mysteries of the ocean

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A haunting whale song discovered on decades-old audio equipment could open up a new understanding of how the…

2 weeks ago in Local

Sen King Introduces Measure to Hike Benefits for Service Members Who Die in Action

Congress increased burial benefits for non-service-connected deaths and tied them to inflation back in 2020.

2 weeks ago in Local

Measure to Ban Transgender Athletes in Girls Sports Passes Hurdle

State lawmakers can now choose to enact the bill as written or to send it to voters.

2 weeks ago in Local

State Police neutralize explosive device in Limington

Police received a report at around 5:30 PM Monday from an individual who had found what they believed to be a grenade near a dumpster.

2 weeks ago in National

Winds, blizzards and triple-digit heat put over half of the US in the path of extreme weather

From a surprising heatwave in California to blizzards burying parts of the Midwest and storms rolling into the East Coast, chaotic weather on Monday put more than half the nation's population in the path of extreme conditions.

2 weeks ago in National

What’s in the voting bill that Republicans are pushing to the Senate floor

Legislation that would require proof of U.S. citizenship for new voters has become a rallying cry for President Donald Trump, who claims that passage of the bill will "guarantee the midterms" for his Republican Party in November.

2 weeks ago in Local

Portland City Survey Shows Dissatisfaction with Affordability, Traffic Flow

The survey will help city staff understand community needs and provide guidance in decision-making.

2 weeks ago in Local

Portland Police Investigating Possible Arson After Suspect Uses Bedsheets to Escape

Officers say crews located and extinguished a fire on a third-floor unit at 72 Bishop Street.

2 weeks ago in Local

Brunswick Police Officer Charged with Assault

The officer was charged Monday in West Bath District Court.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

Storms cancel more US flights as TSA remains under pressure from partial government shutdown

Thousands of flights across the U.S. were canceled or delayed Monday as powerful storms swept across the eastern half of the country and a partial government shutdown affecting airport security screeners dragged into a second month.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Dominican WBC loss ends on called strike that appeared low, a week before robot umps arrive in MLB

Geraldo Perdomo watched Mason Miller's full-count slider appear to drop just under the strike zone and took a step toward his team's dugout on the third-base side, thinking he walked to put runners at the corners. Then plate umpire Cory Blaser emphatically signaled strike three, stranding the potential tying run at third base and giving the United States a 2-1 win Sunday night that advanced the Americans to the World Baseball Classic championship game against Venezuela or Italy.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Burgers, cocktails, sparkly new duds: Oscar winners, losers and guests hit the after-parties

For most people across the globe, Oscar night ends with the bestowing of that final golden statuette. Not for Oscar winners and guests, of course. Their night is just beginning.