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12 hours ago in Local
Aroostook County Democrat is Latest Candidate to Run for Sen. Collins Seat
He becomes the eighth Democratic candidate to oppose Collins
19 hours ago in Local
Collins, King Vote for Failed Plan to Block Govt Shutdown
Senator King notably broke with Democrats, whom he typically sides with, to back the spending plan.
20 hours ago in Local
Maine Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Whale, Bird Parts
The man was investigated as part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife’s Operation Raw Deal.
22 hours ago in Local
Anthem requests extension of deadline as negotiations with Northern Light stall
A spokesperson for Anthem insurance says the company has requested that Northern Light Health extend a deadline for reimbursement negotiations.
22 hours ago in Local
Lockdown lifted at SMCC in South Portland after police respond to person in crisis
A lockdown and shelter-in-place order has been lifted at Southern Maine Community College in South Portland.
1 day ago in Local
Portland Police Looking for Man Missing for a Month
Officers did not say where the man was last seen.
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Sports
7 hours ago in Sports, Trending
FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets go on sale amid high demand and many uncertainties
Not even half of the spots in the 48-team field have been claimed. The schedule of matches won't be finalized until December. And other than host nations U.S., Canada and Mexico, nobody has any idea where or when they'll be playing.
7 hours ago in Sports
Roger Federer leads the 2026 nominees for the International Tennis Hall of Fame
Roger Federer leads the list of nominees announced Wednesday for the International Tennis Hall of Fame's class of 2026. He was the first man to win 20 Grand Slam singles titles and ushered in an era of unprecedented greatness with younger rivals Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.
1 day ago in Sports
Tarik Skubal’s 14 strikeouts propel Tigers past Guardians in Game 1 of AL Wild Card Series
Tarik Skubal tied Detroit's postseason record with 14 strikeouts and the Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 on Tuesday in Game 1 of their AL Wild Card Series.
1 day ago in Sports
MLB spending disparity on display in playoffs as $509 million Dodgers take on $121 million Reds
Baseball's economic disparity will be on display in the playoffs, where the Los Angeles Dodgers have committed more than $500 million in salaries and luxury tax this season as they take on a Cincinnati Reds team with a $121 million payroll.
1 day ago in Sports
Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill carted off field and taken to hospital with dislocated left knee
Tyreek Hill's season for the Miami Dolphins potentially came to a sudden end on Monday night, when the standout wide receiver's left knee became badly twisted shortly after he made a catch near the sideline.
2 days ago in Sports
Twins fire manager Rocco Baldelli after 70-92 season, missing playoffs in 4 of last 5 years
The Minnesota Twins fired manager Rocco Baldelli on Monday, ending his seven-year tenure that included three AL Central titles but only one playoff appearance over his final five seasons.
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7 hours ago in National
What happens now that a government shutdown is underway
Washington is bracing for what could be a prolonged federal shutdown after lawmakers deadlocked and missed the deadline for funding the government.
1 day ago in National
US government on brink of first shutdown in almost 7 years amid partisan standoff in Congress
A partisan standoff over health care and spending is threatening to trigger the first U.S. government shutdown in almost seven years, with Democrats and Republicans in Congress unable to find agreement even as thousands of federal workers stand to be furloughed or laid off.
2 days ago in National
Trump takes his tariff war to the movies announcing 100% levies on foreign-made films
President Donald Trump says he will slap a 100% tax on movies made outside the United States — a vague directive aimed at protecting a business that America already dominates.
2 days ago in National
Government shutdown draws closer as congressional leaders head to the White House
Democratic and Republican congressional leaders are heading to the White House for a meeting with President Donald Trump on Monday in a late effort to avoid a government shutdown, but both sides have shown hardly any willingness to budge from their entrenched positions.
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Entertainment
7 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ is almost here. Here’s what to know
Lights, camera, action. Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," arrives Friday. Are you ready for it?
1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending
Nicole Kidman files for divorce from Keith Urban after 19 years of marriage
The 58-year-old Oscar-winning actor petitioned on Tuesday to end her marriage to the 57-year-old Grammy winning country singer in a Nashville court. The documents state the couple has undergone "marital difficulties and irreconcilable differences."
1 day ago in Entertainment, Music
Cat Stevens postpones North American tour and cites visa issues
Cat Stevens, who also goes by Yusuf, has postponed the North American leg of his book tour due to unspecified visa issues, the singer announced on social media Monday.