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Authorities seize thousands of dollars in drugs during search in Lewiston

One person was taken into custody after police say they seized more than $75,000 worth of drugs in Lewiston.

1 week ago in Sports

Clayton Kershaw to retire after 18 seasons with Dodgers, making final start Friday

Three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw will retire at the end of this season, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced Thursday.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

American Express Platinum Card gets pricier and adds new perks, including a $400 dining credit

The Platinum Card is getting shinier and pricier. American Express' latest update to its high-end Platinum Card, unveiled Thursday, comes with a lot more perks, including a $400 credit for dining out, and a lofty annual fee of $895.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Trending

Kimmel’s future hangs in balance after ABC suspends his late-night show over Charlie Kirk comments

Jimmy Kimmel's television future hung in the balance Thursday after ABC suspended his late-night show following the host's comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, leaving the network's parent company to decide whether supporting him is worth the risk to its business.

1 week ago in Local

Portland Police Identify Suspect 30 Years After Arson Death

Police say the suspect was conclusively linked to the crime through an exhaustive review of evidence.

1 week ago in Local

Maine School Board Sinks into Chaos Over Teacher on Leave for Kirk Comments

Wednesday night's school board meeting boiled over when a speaker lashed out at the board members.

1 week ago in Local

Topsham Man to Serve More Than 6 in Prison for Firearms Theft

Officers say they then recovered 20 firearms from the suspect vehicle.

1 week ago in Local

Collins Questions Fired CDC Director on Politics in Vaccine Decisions

Collins questioned Dr. Monarez’s about her abrupt firing and accusations of political staff overruling scientists.

1 week ago in Local

Rep. Pingree calling for details to be released about ICE detainment outside of Portland school

Democratic Congresswoman Chellie Pingree is the latest to demand transparency from federal immigration enforcement after they arrested a parent outside a Portland school last week.

1 week ago in Local

No injuries in crash involving Maine school van and pickup truck

No injuries were reported when a school van and a pickup truck crashed Wednesday morning in Oxford County.

2 weeks ago in Local

Rep. Libby Describes Threatening Voicemail After Charlie Kirk Shooting

Libby became a flashpoint herself earlier this year.

2 weeks ago in National

FBI Director Kash Patel clashes with skeptical Democrats at contentious Senate hearing

FBI Director Kash Patel clashed with skeptical Democrats at a contentious Senate oversight hearing Tuesday, defending his record amid criticism that he has politicized the nation's premier federal law enforcement agency and pursued retribution against perceived adversaries of President Donald Trump.

2 weeks ago in National

German suspect in Madeleine McCann disappearance is released after serving time in unrelated case

A German national who is under investigation in the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann 18 years ago was released from prison Wednesday after serving his sentence in an unrelated case, police said.

2 weeks ago in World

Alexei Navalny’s widow says lab reports show her husband was poisoned

The widow of Alexei Navalny said Wednesday that two independent labs have found that her husband was poisoned shortly before his death in a Russian prison.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Tom Brady’s dual roles as Fox Sports NFL analyst, Raiders limited owner continue to raise questions

The questions about Tom Brady's dual roles as a Fox Sports NFL analyst and partial owner of the Las Vegas Raiders have intensified after he was shown in the team's coaching booth with a headset on during a 20-9 loss Monday night to the Los Angeles Chargers.

2 weeks ago in Sports

MLB drops plan for London games in 2026, says nearing TV deals with NBC, ESPN, Netflix

Major League Baseball has abandoned plans to play two games in London next season because of scheduling issues with West Ham's Olympic Stadium and the sport's television partner.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Trivial Pursuit, Furbies and even snow might join the Toy Hall of Fame

Later this year, the National Toy Hall of Fame could induct snow — yes, the cold, white stuff that falls from the sky. But only if it ices out enough of the competition — a group that features hugely popular board games, outdoor favorites and giggling plushies.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Bad Bunny leads the 2025 Latin Grammy nominations, dethroning Édgar Barrera’s 2-year run

It's Bad Bunny's world once again. The Puerto Rican superstar leads the 2025 Latin Grammy nominations this year.

2 weeks ago in Local

New Jersey Man Dies While Hunting in Somerset County

The victim was carried out of the woods, and then transported to Wiles Funeral Home in Farmington.

2 weeks ago in Local

Another Truck Bites Dust Under Westbrook Railroad Bridge

Police advised drivers to avoid the area Tuesday morning.

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1 day ago in Entertainment

Mikey Madison will play a Facebook whistleblower in Aaron Sorkin’s ‘Social Network’ follow-up

Aaron Sorkin is diving back into the world of Facebook with a "Social Network" follow-up featuring Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg and a newly minted Oscar winner as a whistleblower.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ brings revolution to the (very) big screen

Paul Thomas Anderson spent about 20 years writing "One Battle After Another." After two decades, it's never felt more relevant.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Q&A: Mariah Carey enters ‘the era of me’ with her first album in 7 years

Seven years after her last album and 35 years into a powerhouse career, Mariah Carey continues her reign as the queen of pop and R&B with "Here for It All."

3 days ago in Lifestyle

Lice concerns rise as children return to school. Here’s what parents can do

Children have returned to school and are bringing home stories about the things they learned and the friends they made. But some parents are concerned they could also be bringing home a tiny nuisance — lice.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

One path to kick-starting a healthier lifestyle: Start small

Wellness advice seems to be everywhere these days, but change can be hard. How do you start a journey toward better health that you can stick with, and not be overwhelmed?