2 weeks ago in Local

Suspect charged with murder in suspicious death investigation in Portland

A Portland man is charged with murder for the death of a 21-year-old who was found injured on I-295 Wednesday night.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Detroit makes Jahmyr Gibbs NFL’s newest highest-paid running back with 3-year deal

The Detroit Lions have agreed to a contract extension with Jahmyr Gibbs, a three-year deal worth up to $75.7 million that his agents say makes him the NFL's newest highest-paid running back.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Undrafted rookie quarterback Haynes King leads Panthers to 33-30 comeback win over Cardinals

Maybe a team should've drafted Haynes King. The rookie quarterback ran in from the 5 on the final play to give the Carolina Panthers a 33-30 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in the Hall of Fame game that kicked off the NFL preseason on Thursday night.

2 weeks ago in World

Plan to limit ‘vertical drinking’ decried by pub landlords and UK politicians

A proposal to limit "vertical drinking," a bureaucratic euphemism for having a pint while standing, has turned into a political headache for one local government council in London.

2 weeks ago in World

Student kills at least 7 people at a high school and a home outside Bangkok, officials say

A student opened fire at a high school outside Bangkok on Friday, killing at least five people and wounding more than 20, according to authorities, who said he also appeared to have killed his two grandparents at the family home earlier in the morning.

2 weeks ago in Local

Man Arrested After Driving into York County Power Pole

York County deputies say Raymond Miller was driving an SUV at a high rate of speed

2 weeks ago in Local

Drought Conditions on the Rise in Maine

Abnormally dry conditions have also spread.

2 weeks ago in Local

Police report first burglaries on Peaks Island in 6 years

Police are investigating a pair of break-ins Wednesday on Peaks Island.

2 weeks ago in Local

MaineHealth moves to shut down labor and delivery unit at Lincoln Hospital

Despite strong pushback, MaineHealth's board has voted to close the labor and delivery unit at Lincoln Hospital in Damariscotta.

2 weeks ago in Local

Portland Police Investigating Death of Person Found on I-295

An investigation is ongoing.

2 weeks ago in Sports

New era for USA Basketball with Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers set for World Cup debuts

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers will make their World Cup debuts as members of the U.S. women's national team next month. The trio will try to help the U.S. win its fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup title.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Q&A: Ms. Lauryn Hill on the Diaspora Calling! festival in the UK, the Fugees’ legacy and D’Angelo

On Friday, Hill will bring her Diaspora Calling! festival to the U.K. for the first time, marking 10 years since its inaugural edition in Brooklyn. The event, hosted by Dave Chappelle and featuring performances by Erykah Badu, YG Marley, Zion Marley, Giggs, Fireboy DML and other artists, will be held at The National Bowl in nearby Milton Keynes.

2 weeks ago in National

Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions

A Senate committee on Thursday voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week focused on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

2 weeks ago in Local

Defamation Lawsuit from Lobstermen in Jeopardy Over Free-Speech Concerns

The New England-based plaintiffs sued the Monterey Bay Aquarium for defamation.

2 weeks ago in Local

More Shark Sightings Reported in Scarborough

The observations are consistent with the increased shark activity reported over the past several days.

2 weeks ago in Local

Man Critically Injured in Poland SUV-Motorcycle Crash

The crash remains under investigation.

2 weeks ago in National

Takeaways from Tuesday’s elections: El-Sayed pulls off narrow victory over Democratic establishment

Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary is the latest and perhaps most significant evidence that the party's voters are looking to turn the page on establishment-backed politicians — even in must-win battlegrounds.

2 weeks ago in Local

Mills administration touts efforts to crack down on Medicaid fraud amid scrutiny from Trump administration

The administration of Gov. Janet Mills says the state suspended Medicaid payments to five providers in June over credible fraud allegations.

2 weeks ago in Local

2 seriously injured after pickup truck crashes into Lisbon business

Two people were injured after a pickup truck crashed into a Lisbon business, causing serious damage to the building.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from the Cincinnati Open because of a lingering wrist injury

Carlos Alcaraz withdrew Tuesday from the Cincinnati Open because of a lingering right wrist injury that has sidelined him since April.