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3 weeks ago in Sports
George Russell wins Formula 1’s Australian GP as Mercedes goes 1-2
Mercedes' George Russell won a thrilling season-opening Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, with teammate Kimi Antonelli following him home, after a double-stacked pit stop under the virtual safety car outmaneuvered a lightning-quick start by Ferrari.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
‘Country’ Joe McDonald, ’60s rock star, proud protest counterculture icon, dies at 84
"Country" Joe McDonald, a hippie rock star of the 1960s whose "I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-To-Die Rag" was a four-lettered rebuke to the Vietnam War that became an anthem for protesters and a highlight of the Woodstock music festival, died Sunday. He was 84.
3 weeks ago in Trending, World
Iran names Khamenei’s son to succeed him, signaling no letup in war as oil prices surge
Iran named the hard-line Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his late father as supreme leader on Monday, signaling no letup in the war launched by the United States and Israel. Oil prices surged as Iran attacked regional energy infrastructure and the U.S. and Israel bombed targets across Iran.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Challenging your brain helps keep it healthy. Here’s how to do it
One recent study linked a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline to lifelong learning, meaning intellectually stimulating experiences — reading and writing, learning another language, playing chess, solving puzzles, going to museums — from childhood into retirement.
3 weeks ago in Local
Fire on the Exterior of the Hub Furniture in Portland, Forced Power Outage for 3,000 Residents
The fire caused only minor damage to the store, and no one was hurt.
3 weeks ago in Local
Skier Hospitalized from Injuries on Black Mountain Near Rumford
The young skier's condition has not been released.
3 weeks ago in Local
Sprinkler System Helps Contain Fire with Heavy Smoke in Scarborough
Five fire departments were initially sent to the scene because of the amount of smoke.
3 weeks ago in Local
Maine AG breaks with Augusta Democrats over ranked-choice voting bill
The conflict revolves around a bill that aims to expand ranked-choice voting to general elections for governor and the Legislature.
3 weeks ago in Local
Senator Susan Collins Calls Out Governor Mills Over State Tax “Appalling” Disconnect
Senator Susan Collins is speaking out about a growing "disconnect" between federal and state tax relief. While federal changes have paved the way for tax-free tips, overtime, and Social Security relief, Maine has yet to follow suit
3 weeks ago in Local
Fire damage to Turner auto shop estimated to be upwards of $500k
A fire at an auto shop in Turner on Thursday may have caused more than half a million dollars in damage.
3 weeks ago in Local
Initial federal report finds no issues with flight controls in deadly plane crash at Bangor airport
Federal investigators say there's no evidence that flight controls malfunctioned or failed in the deadly plane crash during a snowstorm at the Bangor airport in January.
3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Ohtani has grand slam, 5 RBIs as Japan routs Taiwan 13-0 in its WBC opener
Shohei Ohtani doubled on the first pitch of the game, then hit a go-ahead grand slam and an RBI single in a 10-run second inning to lead defending champion Japan over Taiwan 13-0 Friday night in its World Baseball Classic opener.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
After 5 years, Sarah J. Maas returns to ‘A Court of Thorns and Roses’ with 2 untitled books
Romantasy favorite Sarah J. Maas has given her millions of fans a plot twist they had long been waiting for — two more books over the next 11 months in her blockbuster "A Court of Thorns and Roses" series.
3 weeks ago in Local
Woman Has Life Threatening Injuries from Waterville House Fire
Firefighters say a passerby reported the house was occupied
3 weeks ago in Local
23-Year-Old Woman Dead in Waldo County Crash
The crash remains under investigation.
4 weeks ago in Local
Poll Shows Open Race for Maine Governor, Unfamiliarity With Republican Candidates
The Pan American poll shows no candidate in either party has reached 30 percent in a crowded field
4 weeks ago in Local
Rep. Pingree says “good riddance” after Noem removed as Homeland Security secretary
Maine Democratic Congresswoman Chellie Pingree calling the removal of Kristi Noem as head of DHS "long overdue."
4 weeks ago in Local
Turner auto shop destroyed by fire
An auto shop in Turner is a total loss after a fire Thursday morning.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Britney Spears arrested and released, California sheriff’s records show, though charge is not clear
Britney Spears was arrested Wednesday night in Southern California and booked early Thursday, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's office, which didn't say what charge she faces.
4 weeks ago in National
Dow drops 1,000 points after oil spikes to its highest price since the summer of 2024
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 1,000 points Thursday after the price of oil spiked to its highest level since the summer of 2024 because of the war with Iran.
