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1 week ago in Sports, Trending
Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses
Images told the story of the United States' World Cup downfall. Christian Pulisic sprawled on the field in agony after hurting an ankle. Matt Freese holding his hands on his head after his gaffe gifted a goal.
1 week ago in National
Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine candidate faces sexual assault allegation
A woman who previously dated Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner said he drunkenly forced her to have sex after she told him to stop, according to a Politico report, leading prominent supporters to pull their endorsements and throwing a must-win race for the party into turmoil.
Platner should drop out of Maine’s US Senate race after sexual assault allegation, Sanders says
Sen. Bernie Sanders on Tuesday became the latest and most notable lawmaker to pull support for Maine Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner following an allegation of sexual assault, adding to a chorus of calls for him to step aside as party leaders scramble to determine the next steps.
1 week ago in Local
Man Dead in Somerset County ATV Crash
Speed and alcohol are believed to be factors in the crash.
1 week ago in Local
Maine Democrats Join Republicans in Calling for Platner to Drop Out of Senate Race
New accusations of sexual assault led to both state parties releasing statements within five minutes of each other.
1 week ago in Sports
Giannis, traded to Heat, bids farewell to Bucks, calling Milwaukee ‘my city, my team, my family’
Giannis Antetokounmpo plans to say hello to Miami in a few days. First, he had to bid farewell to Milwaukee. Antetokounmpo's time with the Bucks officially ended Monday, when the trade sending him and Bobby Portis to the Heat for Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel'el Ware, Kasparas Jakucionis and draft capital was approved by the NBA.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Hemingway’s masterpiece on Spain’s bull runs turns 100 years old with its allure intact
Ernest Hemingway's 1926 novel "The Sun Also Rises" captivated generations of readers with its sexy Jazz Age tale of American and British bohemians trying to fill some inner void with the distractions of exotic travel, vast quantities of alcohol and the anguishing pursuit of impossible love.
1 week ago in Local
Taxpayer Assistance Centers in Augusta and Bangor reopen
The IRS has reopened its Taxpayer Assistance Centers in Augusta and Bangor.
1 week ago in Local
Ex-girlfriend accuses Graham Platner of sexually assaulting her
A Maine woman has accused Graham Platner of sexually assaulting her.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in front of famous friends at Madison Square Garden
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married Friday night at Madison Square Garden, where actor Adam Sandler was the surprising officiant at a ceremony and Stevie Nicks performed among a crowd packed with stars of sports and entertainment.
1 week ago in Entertainment
‘Minions & Monsters’ tops Fourth of July holiday box office, barely beating ‘Toy Story 5’
The Minions have taken down "Toy Story 5" at the July Fourth weekend box office, but not by much. "Minions & Monsters," the seventh film in the "Despicable Me" franchise, earned $36.4 million at the holiday weekend box office, according to studio estimates for North America.
1 week ago in Sports, Trending
UEFA says decision by FIFA to let U.S. forward play at World Cup is ‘incomprehensible’
An all-time controversy in the World Cup's 96-year history was raging Monday ahead of the co-host United States facing Belgium with a quarterfinals place at stake.
1 week ago in Sports
England hands Mexico its first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, winning 3-2 to reach quarterfinals
Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane carried England to the World Cup quarterfinals, overcoming a raucous crowd, the elevation of Estadio Azteca and a man disadvantage in the second half to beat Mexico in a 3-2 thriller on Sunday night.
1 week ago in Entertainment
George Clooney to get the lifetime achievement prize from Venice Film Festival
George Clooney is returning to the Venice Film Festival this year, where he'll be honored with a lifetime achievement award. The festival's organizers said Monday that Clooney has been selected to receive the Golden Lion at the 83rd edition of the festival in September.
2 weeks ago in Local
Crews repair water main break in South Portland
The water main break has been repaired.
2 weeks ago in Local
Seven People Injured in York County Head-On Crash
The York County Sheriff's Department is investigating the crash.
2 weeks ago in Local
A Fatal Vehicle Crash Disrupts North Windham, Saturday Morning
The driver passed away at the scene and their identity is being withheld pending family notification.
2 weeks ago in Local
Skowhegan man Drowns While Boating on the Kennebec River
The drowning occurred on Saturday morning. The incident remains under investigation.
2 weeks ago in Local
Universal healthcare question to potentially appear on Maine ballots in 2027
The question would instruct the Legislature to develop a bill by 2028 that would establish a health care system that ensures all Maine residents can choose comprehensive, publicly funded health care, or stay with private care.
2 weeks ago in Local
Motorcyclist killed after crash in Hancock Friday morning
The cyclist, 44-year-old Jim Hoyt of Sullivan was pronounced dead at the scene.