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National

19 hours ago in National

Still recovering from Hurricane Lala, Hawaii prepares for a possible weekend cyclone

Communities still recovering from last weekend's hurricane in Hawaii could get pounded again in coming days from another tropical system gaining strength over warm Pacific waters.

2 days ago in National

Election takeaways: Donalds joins historic field and progressive scores upset victory in Florida

As the long, contentious primary season nears its end, Democratic voters elevated another progressive Senate candidate in Florida, while President Donald Trump's chosen candidate in his adopted home state, Republican Rep. Byron Donalds, won the nomination to be the state's first Black governor.

2 days ago in National

Trump Delays 50% Canada Tariffs After Deal

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was delaying the 50% U.S. tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian imports after the…

3 days ago in National

Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he’s unhappy with country’s deal with Iran, officials say

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he is unhappy the country is close to a deal with Iran to manage ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, two regional officials said Tuesday, a day after Trump leveled the threat.

Sports

2 hours ago in Sports

Fernando Mendoza throws a pick-6, struggles in 1st half of Raiders’ 22-20 preseason win over Texans

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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 day ago in Sports

No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd of the Dallas Wings is set for season-ending surgery on sore knee

Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd is set for season-ending surgery on a sore knee that has sidelined this year's No. 1 overall pick for the past five games.

1 day ago in Sports

Max Verstappen extends contract with Red Bull to 2030 after he weighed up leaving F1

Max Verstappen says he seriously considered leaving Formula 1 before the four-time champion instead committed to four more years with Red Bull on Thursday.

1 day ago in Sports

Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers to play NHL games in Germany in 2027

The Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers will each play two regular-season games in Germany next year as part of the NHL and NHLPA's efforts to grow hockey in the country, the league announced Thursday.

Entertainment

1 day ago in Entertainment

Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK with their children

Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have decided to return to the United Kingdom for an extended stay starting this fall, but they won't resume their roles as working members of the royal family, The Associated Press learned Wednesday.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

After losing a friend and writing ‘Say So,’ Dan + Shay are back with the autobiographical ‘Young’

The lead single from Grammy Award-winning duo Dan + Shay's forthcoming album "Young" is a hard pivot from the wedding songs that make up so much of the country pair's discography.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Frank Beard, drummer of boogie-rock trio ZZ Top, dies at 77

NEW YORK (AP) — Frank Beard, the drummer for the Texas boogie-rock trio ZZ Top who kept the tempo for the band’s…

3 days ago in Entertainment

Hayden Panettiere’s on-and-off boyfriend was at apartment where she died, police report says

Hayden Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickersonand his brother Zach Hickerson were at the South Carolina apartment where the actor died over the weekend, according to a police report released Tuesday.

Local News

16 hours ago in Local

Drought Conditions Continue to Expand Across Maine

Relief may not come soon.

17 hours ago in Local

MDOT to Lead Inspection of Old Town Bridge Collapse

The effort is aimed at finding the cause of the failure.

20 hours ago in Local

1 person dies after small plane crashes into ocean in Bristol

One of two people who were on board a plane that crashed into the ocean in Bristol on Thursday died in the crash.

21 hours ago in Local

J.D. Vance to visit Maine-based company in Brewer

Vice President J.D. Vance will be in Maine again next week.

2 days ago in Local

Maine State Police Investigating Death of 2 People in Rumford

Police say there is no danger to the public.

2 days ago in Local

US Energy Secretary Appears at Future Power Storage Facility in Maine

The project received a nearly $150 million federal grant.

2 days ago in Local

Sen. King calls for defense secretary to “demonstrate leadership” amid reports of poor conditions on USS Lincoln

Maine U.S. Sen. Angus King is among lawmakers pressing for answers about conditions on board the USS Abraham Lincoln.

2 days ago in Local

Motorcyclist killed in crash involving SUV in Auburn

A crash that left a motorcyclist dead in Auburn early Wednesday morning is under investigation.

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