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500 delegates to be chosen this weekend for Maine U.S. Senate nominating convention

Maine's Democratic party is rushing to replace Graham Platner in the U.S. Senate race.

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Motorcyclist seriously injured in Boothbay Harbor crash

A crash in Boothbay Harbor Wednesday evening left a motorcyclist seriously injured.

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How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires

When wildfires burn, smoke can travel long distances and degrade air quality far away, posing risks to those breathing it. Fires burning in one state can make...

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Max Verstappen leaves his F1 future open but says things are ‘really good’ with Red Bull team boss

Max Verstappen has left his future in Formula 1 open again ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix and praised his "really good" relationship with Red Bull team principal...

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British Open: Baldwin hits ‘terrifying’ opening shot after missing World Cup semi due to early start

Matthew Baldwin had the honor of hitting the opening tee shot of the British Open at Royal Birkdale, where the Englishman has been a member for 23 years after growing...

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LeBron James scheduled to speak Thursday at Fanatics Fest in NYC, as NBA waits to hear his plans

LeBron James may be ready to shed some light on his future plans. The NBA's career scoring king — and free agent — is scheduled to speak publicly Thursday afternoon, meaning

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‘Jurassic Park’ actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent says

Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia and will be honored at a private family memorial at his New Zealand farm later, his agent told The Associated Press...

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New York Times files motion to quash subpoenas served on journalists over Air Force One coverage

The New York Times on Wednesday filed a motion to quash subpoenas that the Justice Department served on journalists who reported on security concerns involving...

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Lionel Messi delivers again for Argentina as defending champions reach another World Cup final

Lionel Messi delivered for his teammates. With one more win, he'll be delivering another World Cup trophy to Argentina. Messi didn't add to his tournament-leading goal total, but...

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Hong Kong booksellers are reportedly arrested over alleged sales of seditious publications

Hong Kong authorities have raided two bookstores and arrested five people on suspicion of selling allegedly seditious publications, local media reported Wednesday, in the latest...

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Winthrop Home Heavily Damaged in Fire

Officers say Winthrop Police were first to arrive.

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Maine State Police Ask for Help With Unsolved 2005 Homicide

Police say an investigation led to the man's death being ruled a homicide.

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Humpback Whales Now Feeding Close to Shore in Maine

Maine Department of Marine Resources-NOAA Whale Spotting

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Yarmouth apartment building considered total loss after fire

All tenants have been displaced after an apartment fire Monday night in Yarmouth.

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Propane tank explosion leaves 1 with serious burns in Ellsworth

Investigators say a fire in Ellsworth was caused by an exploding propane tank on an old school bus that had been converted into an RV.

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Latin and country surge in the US as more music is being streamed than ever before

Halfway through 2026, a few music, film and TV streaming trends have become clear, according to Luminate's 2026 Midyear Report, which was released Wednesday. Notably, more music is being streamed than ever before, both in the U.S. and globally.

1 day ago in Sports

Cease, bullpen combine on 3-hitter in AL’s 4-0 win, first All-Star shutout since 2013

Dylan Cease started a parade of pitchers that shut down a slew of baseball's best batters in a display of the pitching dominance that rules the sport. "I thought before the game about starting with a changeup and I thought it would be funny," he said.

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Tom Cruise and IShowSpeed join the World Cup closing ceremony’s cast

A wide array of performers, from actor Tom Cruise to streamer IShowSpeed, will help close out the World Cup, FIFA announced Tuesday.

2 days ago in Local

Maine Congressional Delegation Calls for Investigation into Biddeford ICE Shooting

The lawmakers are asking a detailed sequence of events that led to the shooting.

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Noted Maine College Professor Dies at Lake in Acadia National Park

Nancy Andrews was a professor at College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor.