2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Jon Stewart explains his ongoing philanthropic support of first responders

Jon Stewart says he never really decided to focus his charity efforts on first responders and their families. It just happened. The award-winning host of "The Daily Show" said he wanted to feel useful and support people who dedicated their lives to helping others.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

Early voting begins in US midterm elections that could flip control of Congress

In-person voting for this year's midterm elections began Friday, ushering in the final six weeks for Americans to decide which party they trust to lead Congress through a cost-of-living crisis, a prolonged war in Iran and other pressing issues.

2 weeks ago in Local

Extreme Drought Now Present in Maine as Entire State Sinks into Drought

More than 1.3 million Mainers now live in drought areas.

2 weeks ago in Local

Gray Man Pleads Guilty in Drug Conspiracy

Anthony Black has pleaded guilty in a drug conspiracy.

2 weeks ago in Local

Gardiner man charged after drug agents seize meth and fentanyl from home

Drug agents seized more than a pound and a half of fentanyl and other drugs in Gardiner.

2 weeks ago in Local

UMaine to eliminate vacant positions as it tightens budget

UMaine announced Thursday that it's laying off staff and faculty as it faces a $19 million shortfall.

2 weeks ago in Local

Motorcyclist Dead After Fiery Crash Involving Accused Impaired Driver in Windham

Windham Police say witnesses reported seeing a pickup truck driving erratically along Route 302

2 weeks ago in Local

Maine CDC Reports Measles Case at Waterville Urgent Care Center

There have been recent measles outbreaks in the U.S.

2 weeks ago in Local

Pittsfield Police Warn About Deceptive Phone Scam

Police say it's important to report such a threat.

2 weeks ago in Local

York County man killed after motorcycle goes off road in Limerick

Investigators say speed was a factor when a motorcyclist was killed in a crash in York County.

2 weeks ago in Local

Police continue to look for leads in January disappearance of Penobscot County man

Maine State Police continue their search for a Hampden man who went missing in January.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Bingo and Tickle Me Elmo nominated for Toy Hall of Fame. Will Care Bears also make it this year?

Tickle Me Elmo dolls, the game of chance Bingo and the humble playground slide are among the finalists to get into the National Toy Hall of Fame this year, a lineup that also includes cuddly Care Bears, the dice game Yahtzee, the ancient game Mahjong and the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Karol G, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, Rosalía and Drexler are the most nominated for the Latin Grammys

A fight of titans is coming up for the 27th edition of the Latin Grammys with singers Karol G, Rosalía, Jorge Drexler and hip hop duo Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso as the most nominated artists revealed on Wednesday.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Ed Sheeran’s tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore

Ed Sheeran's tour of North and South America was plunged into chaos Tuesday when four of his supporting acts abruptly quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments onstage.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Formula 1 schedules 2027 season-opening race in Bahrain in March despite Middle East uncertainty

Formula 1 plans to open the 2027 season in Bahrain even as uncertainty remains over this year's races in the Middle East. F1 released a 24-race schedule for 2027 on Wednesday starting with the Bahrain Grand Prix on March 14 and then Saudi Arabia a week later, with events also scheduled for Qatar and Abu Dhabi at the end of the year.

2 weeks ago in Local

One Dead from School Bus and Motorcycle Crash in Augusta

There were reportedly no students on the bus at the time.

2 weeks ago in Local

Maine’s Largest State Workers Union Approves New Contract

The new contracts cover 9,000 state workers.

2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Lionel Messi added to Argentina’s roster for Oct. 6 friendly that team says will be farewell match

Lionel Messi might have one last dance with Argentina after all. Despite announcing his international retirement, the 39-year-old Inter Miami star was included Tuesday in Lionel Scaloni's 28-man Argentina squad ahead of upcoming home friendlies.

2 weeks ago in Local

Stove fire in Portland shuts down Congress Street

A section of Congress Street in Portland was shut down Tuesday morning while firefighters responded to a small stove fire.

2 weeks ago in Local

Maine fisherman faces manslaughter charge for death of crew mate

A midcoast fisherman accused of causing the death of a crew member has been charged with manslaughter.