2 weeks ago in Local

Maine Ballot Questions Reflect National Political Issues

Two ballot measures represent the latest efforts to put two hot-button national issues directly before voters in Maine.

2 weeks ago in Local

Maine Agency Issues Recall of Cannabis Vape Cartridges

The recall is for Yani adult use vape cartridges called "Watermelon Chimera."

2 weeks ago in Local

Cat Dies in Campground Fire in Farmington

Crews were sent to the fire at 283 Red Schoolhouse Road in Farmington

2 weeks ago in Local

Lewiston Police Ask for Return of Items Mistakenly Taken from Closed Store

Officers say they were sent to a report Saturday of people removing items from Goshen Super Market.

2 weeks ago in Local

Waterville police respond to 2 unrelated shootings within 24 hours

Waterville police say two shootings reported within 24 hours are not related.

2 weeks ago in Local

Manager of Maine U.S. Senate hopeful Graham Platner’s campaign steps down for family reasons

The manager of Graham Platner's campaign for U.S. Senate in Maine is stepping down for family-related reasons.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘Yeah, boyeeee’: Flavor Flav gives bobsled and skeleton a try, joins team as hype man for Olympics

At 66 years old, Flavor Flav went 67 mph. That was all it took to get him hooked on sliding. Meet the newest fan of the U.S. bobsled and skeleton program: a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, a founding member of Public Enemy, a reality show star and now, an aspiring slider.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Cheating beyond ChatGPT: Agentic browsers present risks to universities

Pangram reports that new AI-enabled browsers, such as OpenAI's Atlas, raise concerns about academic integrity and student data privacy in universities.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

10 hidden cities where your career could take off in 2026

HousingAnywhere reports that emerging cities like Porto, Leipzig, and Valencia are ideal for career growth, affordability, and quality of life in 2026.

2 weeks ago in Music

20 slang words popularized by hit songs

Stacker culled through news and entertainment resources to come up with a list of 20 slang words that originated from or were popularized by songs.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

By the Numbers: Why trick-or-treaters may bag more gummy candy than chocolate this Halloween

Trick-or-treaters may find more fruity candy than chocolate among their Halloween handouts this year. That should be fine with younger consumers, who have been gravitating for years toward non-chocolate candies like gummies, freeze-dried treats and other sweets that come in a variety of shapes, colors and flavors.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

For Demi Lovato, ‘It’s Not That Deep.’ Her new pop era, album and tour are reasons to celebrate

On her ninth studio album, Demi Lovato has had a revelation: "It's Not That Deep." It's the title of her energetic dance-pop record, and a celebration of life's joys and messiness — all of which appear across its 11 tracks.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘Chainsaw Man’ anime film topples Springsteen biopic and ‘Black Phone 2’ at the box office

A big-screen adaptation of the popular anime "Chainsaw Man" has beaten out a biopic about the Boss and the horror sequel "Black Phone 2" to top the North American box office.

2 weeks ago in Sports

LSU fires coach Brian Kelly in the 4th season of his 10-year, $100 million deal

LSU fired coach Brian Kelly during the fourth season of a 10-year contract worth about $100 million, athletic director Scott Woodward announced Sunday night.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Hall and Fields help the Jets edge the Bengals 39-38 for their 1st win of the season

The winless start for the New York Jets took a toll on Justin Fields. At one point in the runup to Sunday's game in Cincinnati, he found himself laying down in his closet and crying.

2 weeks ago in World

Milei triumphs in Argentine midterm elections closely watched by Washington

Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei won decisive victories in key districts in midterm elections Sunday, clinching a crucial vote of confidence that strengthens his ability to carry out his radical free-market experiment with billions of dollars in backing from the Trump administration.

2 weeks ago in Trending, World

Melissa strengthens to a Category 5 hurricane and is forecast to make landfall in Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 strength Monday as it neared Jamaica, where forecasters said it would unleash catastrophic flooding, multiple landslides and extensive infrastructure damage.

2 weeks ago in Local

Maine Wood Carvers Grow Worrisome of Dying Craft

Wood carvers in Maine are worried that their historical craft is on the decline.

2 weeks ago in Local

Missing Hancock County Woman Found Safe

Hancock County deputies say Alison Macleod suffers from cognitive issues.

2 weeks ago in Local

Otisfield Man Charged After Woman Shot in Hand

Oxford County deputies say they were called to a report of a person who had been shot.