2 days ago in Local

Gas leak that killed 2 at Maine paper mill was preventable, federal investigators say

Federal investigators say a deadly gas release at a Maine paper mill could have been prevented.

2 days ago in Local

Man faces reckless driving charge for striking bicyclist in Lewiston

A man who police say fell asleep at the wheel before striking a bicyclist in Lewiston has been charged.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

Jay-Z show at Yankee Stadium delayed for hours after fans without tickets rush entrances

A Jay-Z concert at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours Sunday night after hundreds of fans without tickets tried to push their way into the show, forcing the iconic New York City stadium to temporarily close entrances before the rapper could take the stage after midnight.

2 days ago in National

An experimental Alzheimer’s drug shows some promise as researchers hunt new approaches

An experimental drug might help slow early Alzheimer's disease in a markedly different way than today's treatments — by lowering levels of a brain protein called tau, researchers reported Tuesday.

2 days ago in National

Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term

Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, has been named as his temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate after his unexpected death over the weekend.

2 days ago in Sports

Baseball’s All-Stars don’t like MLB’s salary cap proposal but say there’s time to find a deal

Paul Skenes, Juan Soto and Bryce Harper are among baseball's All-Stars who say players will never agree to a salary cap but maintain there's plenty of time to avoid a conflict that could shorten the 2027 season.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

People have been fermenting food for millennia. Here’s why more people are focused on gut health now

More people are focusing on their gut health, as fibermaxxing goes mainstream, colorectal cancer rises among young adults and personalized gut microbiome treatments become increasingly popular.

2 days ago in Sports

Jazz guard Trey Alexander taken from court on stretcher in NBA Summer League game

Utah Jazz guard Trey Alexander was taken from the court on stretcher Monday night after appearing to injure his side on a drive to the basket in an NBA Summer League game against the Chicago Bulls.

2 days ago in Sports

Jordan Walker spoils Philly’s Kyle Schwarber party, rallies to win Home Run Derby

Jordan Walker wore his Cardinals hat backward, chewed a big wad of bubble gum and wore the top of his jersey splayed open as he dug in for his final Home Run Derby swing.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

What injured athletes can teach us about recovery and resilience

Serious injuries and medical conditions disrupt people's daily routines and can impact their confidence and sense of identity. Elite athletes know the challenges from an injury that sidelines them from their sport, requires physical rehabilitation and leaves their ability to return to competition in doubt.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Sam Neill, New Zealand actor who starred in ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Piano,’ dies at 78

Sam Neill, the smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose prolific career moved from art films to blockbusters as he dodged velociraptors in "Jurassic Park" and played Holly Hunter's cruel husband in "The Piano," has died. He was 78.

2 days ago in Local

Cooling Centers Open Today with Heat Advisory in Southern Maine

There’s a heat advisory is in effect from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Southern Maine today. Feel-like temperatures, or…

3 days ago in Local

Trump administration orders ICE to suspend most vehicle stops after deadly shooting in Biddeford

Trump administration officials told Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to suspend most vehicle stops after two deadly shootings within a week, people familiar with the decision said Tuesday.

3 days ago in Local

Three Injured in Portland Crash Involving Dump Trucks

Portland Police are investigating a four-vehicle crash at Washington Avenue and Byfield Road Monday at about 12:45 pm. Police say…

3 days ago in Local

Motorcyclist Dead in Somerset County Crash

The crash happened at about 9:30 am Monday.

3 days ago in Local

Investigators say woman who died at Otis pond suffered medical event

A woman died after she was pulled from a pond in Otis over the weekend.

3 days ago in Local

Fatal shooting of man by ICE agents in Biddeford sparks protests

A person is dead after they were shot by ICE agents in Biddeford while behind the wheel.

4 days ago in Local

Maine Democrats Announce Delegate Process for Senate Nomination After Platner Exit

State law requires the process to be completed by July 27th.

4 days ago in Local

Numerous Departments Battle Sebago Brush Fire Sunday

Dry and warm conditions contributed to several wildfires in Maine Sunday.

4 days ago in Local

An RSU School Board Member Wanted in Connection to an Overdose of a Baby

Brittany Wood of Eddington is wanted by deputies on charges including endangering the welfare of a child.