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6 days ago in Sports
After a stop in the NFL, Dae’Quan Wright could be heading back to LSU thanks to court order
After a stop in the NFL, former Ole Miss tight end Dae'Quan Wright could be heading to LSU thanks to a court order that is creating havoc throughout college sports by allowing Wright and others an unexpected fifth year of eligibility.
6 days ago in Sports, Trending
Roger Federer is coming back to play at the US Open, but not interested in coming back to pro tennis
Roger Federer is actually nervous about his tennis. The man who won five straight U.S. Open championships during the height of his dominance of the sport is set to play again in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday night for the first time since 2019.
7 days ago in Local
Vice President JD Vance Campaigns in Greater Bangor, Framing 2026 Midterms as a ‘Fight Against Socialism’
Vice President JD Vance brought the national campaign spotlight to Greater Bangor today, framing the upcoming elections as a critical fight for working-class Americans.
7 days ago in Lifestyle
3-year college degrees grow more popular in the US, saving time and cash. But critics aren’t sold
Condensed college programs have exploded in popularity. As of this spring, 26 U.S. states have a college that offers at least one reduced-credit, three-year bachelor's, according to the nonprofit research group RAND. Advocates say these programs are a solution to the college affordability crisis and a godsend for non-traditional students.
7 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
What to know about the first week of a trial in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur
In the first week of testimony at the trial of a man accused of orchestrating the killing of Tupac Shakur, the night of Sept. 7, 1996, has been run and rerun many times — through police who were at the scene, through the people near the hip-hop superstar, and through the recorded words of the suspect, Duane "Keffe D" Davis.
7 days ago in Sports
Gauff beats Pegula for 2nd Cincinnati Open title; France’s Fils beats American Tiafoe in men’s final
Coco Gauff defeated fellow American Jessica Pegula, 6-2, 6-4, to capture her second women's Cincinnati Open title on Sunday, and Arthur Fils of France defeated American Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 1-6, 6-0, in the men's final for his first Masters 1000 title.
7 days ago in Sports
Klay Thompson joins Heat, set to team up alongside newly acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo
Klay Thompson has signed his deal with the Miami Heat, who waited patiently for weeks to see if they would get the chance to add the sharpshooter to their reworked roster.
7 days ago in Sports
Yordan Alvarez’s Triple Crown bid will have to survive a major challenge from the AL East
As the season winds down, Houston slugger Yordan Alvarez will have to worry about two sets of spoilers. The first is the more traditional type — teams that will try to beat the Astros in key games and deny them a spot in the postseason. The other includes individual spoilers — players who could prevent Alvarez from making history as baseball's next Triple Crown winner.
7 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
‘Spider-Man’ tops box office in fourth weekend; ‘The Odyssey’ becomes Nolan’s highest-grossing film
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" fought off a slew of newcomers, including a comedy, a horror franchise, a Jason Statham action movie and a family pic, to maintain its first-place spot at the box office in its fourth weekend in theaters. "The Odyssey" also became Christopher Nolan's highest grossing movie ever, both domestically and internationally.
1 week ago in Local
Two Teens are Arrested in Connection to a String of Vehicle Thefts
Motor vehicle thefts occurred in the towns of Orrington and Brewer in a month's long span.
1 week ago in Local
An Exeter man is Accused of Stabbing a Family Member and Assaulting Another.
33-year-old Babi Taitam is accused of stabbing a family member and hurting another one during an incident on Friday.
1 week ago in Local
Maine Turnpike Backed Up by Vehicle Fire During Heavy Weekend Traffic
There's been no word on the cause of the vehicle fire.
1 week ago in Local
Sen. Collins Asks Both U.S., Canada to Restart Negotiations Over Tariffs
Collins says she's hearing from Maine industries about the hardships and cost the tariffs will bring.
1 week ago in Local
Fallout expected for Maine industries due to newly enacted tariffs on Canadian goods
The targeted import taxes hit finished paper products, chemical wood pulp, machinery, and industrial supplies.
1 week ago in Local
Pilot killed in small plane crash in Bristol identified
The pilot killed in a small plane crash off the coast of Bristol on Thursday has been identified.
1 week ago in Local
Whitefield man taken into custody after hours-long standoff
A 51-year-old man is in custody after a standoff Thursday in Whitefield.
1 week ago in Sports
Fernando Mendoza throws a pick-6, struggles in 1st half of Raiders’ 22-20 preseason win over Texans
Top pick Fernando Mendoza is finding out quickly that he has a lot of work to do as he begins his NFL career. Mendoza struggled in his second preseason game, throwing an interception that Houston returned for a touchdown before the Las Vegas Raiders rallied late for a 22-20 victory over the Texans on Thursday night.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Fall books: Fiction takes the spotlight in bookstores during the midterm season
Midterm election news will fill the headlines this fall, but, among book buyers, fiction will likely have top billing.
1 week ago in Local
MDOT to Lead Inspection of Old Town Bridge Collapse
The effort is aimed at finding the cause of the failure.