1 week ago in World

What we know about the next steps in the deal to pause the war in Gaza

A breakthrough deal pausing the war in Gaza has been reached. But will it lead, as U.S. President Donald Trump proclaimed, to "a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace"?

1 week ago in Local

Republican Jonathan Bush Enters Maine Governor’s Race

Bush is the cousin of former President George W. Bush

1 week ago in Local

Maine Man Arrest for Reportedly Driving 152 mph in New Hampshire

Bryce Legere was booked into the Carroll County Department

1 week ago in Local

Sen. King to continue to vote for GOP stopgap bill to end shutdown

Maine U.S. Sen. Angus King says he'll continue supporting a stopgap measure proposed by Republicans to open the government.

1 week ago in Local

11 dogs, 4 cats killed in fire that destroyed Avon home

11 dogs and four cats were killed in a fire in Franklin County.

1 week ago in National

Last of 10 New Orleans jail escapees from May is captured under a house in Atlanta

A monthslong search for the only Louisiana inmate still on the run after an audacious May jailbreak ended Wednesday when authorities say they found him hiding in a basement crawl space under an Atlanta home, bringing the last of the 10 escapees into custody.

1 week ago in Entertainment

Dolly Parton responds to concerns about her health: ‘I’m not dying’

Dolly Parton "ain't dead yet," the country superstar said on social media Wednesday following public speculation about her health. "There are just a lot of rumors flying around. But I figured if you heard it from me, you'd know that I was okay," the 79-year-old singer said in a new two-minute video posted on Instagram.

1 week ago in Local

Dion Frustrated Over Delay in Renewal of Popular Music Festival

City Council members are clashing over the terms of the contract

1 week ago in Lifestyle

What to do if you’re underwater on your car loan

More car buyers are finding themselves in a tough spot financially. According to a recent report from Edmunds, more than 26% of new-vehicle trade-ins in the second quarter of 2025 had negative equity — the highest share in more than four years.

1 week ago in Sports

Raleigh, Suarez, Crawford homer and Mariners top Tigers 8-4 for a 2-1 lead in the AL Division Series

The Seattle Mariners are on the brink of a spot in the AL Championship series for the first time in 24 years. Cal Raleigh hit a two-run homer, Eugenio Suarez and J.P. Crawford had solo shots and Seattle beat the Detroit Tigers 8-4 on Tuesday night to take a 2-1 lead in the AL Division Series.

1 week ago in Sports

Judge rallies Yankees past Blue Jays 9-6 to save season and avert ALDS sweep

Aaron Judge hit a tying homer and drove in four runs during a clutch performance for the ages, and the New York Yankees staved off elimination by rallying from five runs down to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-6 on Tuesday night in Game 3 of their AL Division Series.

1 week ago in Entertainment

Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support public TV stations after federal funding cuts

Thirty paintings created by the bushy-haired, soft-spoken Bob Ross will soon be up for auction to defray the costs of programming for public television stations suffering from cuts in federal funding.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

Elton John, Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Questlove, Twenty One Pilots and Raye to present at Rock Hall

A glittering list of music figures will help present awards at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony this year, including Elton John, Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Questlove, Twenty One Pilots, Missy Elliott and Raye.

1 week ago in National

Comey will make first court appearance in Justice Department case accusing him of lying to Congress

Former FBI Director James Comey is set to make his first court appearance Wednesday in a Justice Department criminal case accusing him of lying to Congress five years ago.

1 week ago in National

Hurricane Priscilla moves along Mexico in the Pacific as Tropical Storm Jerry churns in the Atlantic

Hurricane Priscilla weakened in the Pacific as it moved Wednesday along the west coast of Mexico while Tropical Storm Jerry in the Atlantic was expected to strengthen on a track for the Leeward Islands, forecasters said.

2 weeks ago in Local

Mills Could Announce U.S. Senate Run Next Week

Axios reports a source says the announcement will certainly happen this month

2 weeks ago in Local

UMaine Fort Kent Hosting First-Ever Poutine Fest

The gathering is being described as a way to celebrate the  Acadian culture.

2 weeks ago in Local

State Fire Marshall Investigating Buxton Fire in Grass, Woods

The Buxton Fire Department was called in and extinguished the fire.

2 weeks ago in Local

Fire at Lewiston warming center leaves one person injured

A woman was injured in a fire at a warming center in Lewiston.

2 weeks ago in Local

Remains found in Kennebec County during missing person investigation

Police are investigating after human remains were discovered Tuesday morning in Clinton.