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National

4 days ago in National

Facing a ban on horse-drawn carriages, Central Park’s drivers fear for their future

The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years will soon be banished from New York City, ending an iconic tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists.

4 days ago in National

Violent Arizona storms bring possible tornado, toppled trees and golf ball-size hail

Trees fell onto homes and utility poles were knocked down by a possible tornado in a central Arizona community during a series of violent storms that moved through the state overnight into Thursday.

6 days ago in National

The Orionid meteor shower is coming. Here’s how and when to watch

The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's comet — will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.

7 days ago in National

Georgia amusement park reopens as scheduled after roller coaster death

Six Flags Over Georgia opened its gates Friday evening for the first time since a man fell to his death from one of the amusement park's towering roller coasters.

Sports

3 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Yamal, Mbappé, Kane and Messi in contention to win the Ballon d’Or. Here’s what to know

The Ballon d'Or winners will be announced on Monday with a new generation of soccer stars, led by Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé, ready to stamp their name on the trophy that for so long was a personal duel between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

3 days ago in Sports

Thunder star and NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s record 20-point streak ends at 141 games

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander decided it was time for his record streak of 20-point games to end. The Oklahoma City star's run of 141 consecutive regular season contests with at least 20 points ended Thursday night when he subbed himself out toward the end of a game against the Denver Nuggets.

4 days ago in Sports, Trending

World Series preview: Surprising Rays-Brewers showdown to open with Jacob Misiorowski’s record heat

The Miz will try to whiz his famous fastball by batters on baseball's biggest stage, opening a new-look World Series between teams guaranteed to produce a first-time champion.

4 days ago in Sports, Trending

Atlanta Dream beat the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 for a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals

Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream are halfway toward their ultimate goal of winning the franchise's first WNBA championship.

Entertainment

3 hours ago in Entertainment

‘You Can See Everything’ surges with $19.5M at box office; ‘Clayface’ takes No. 1

DC Studios scored a modest, R-rated win with "Clayface," landing a $24 million opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. But the biggest success story in theaters remained A24's Elizabeth Holmes documentary "You Can See Everything," which pulled in $19.5 million in its first weekend of wide release.

3 hours ago in Entertainment

Chris Brown avoids prison time for brawling at a London nightclub

Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown avoided prison time Monday for beating a music producer with a tequila bottle at a London nightclub three years ago.

3 days ago in Entertainment

‘Rent’ musical celebrates its 30th Broadway anniversary with a starry show: ‘No day but today’

Jordan Fisher was in middle school when he first heard it. He was at his first cast party, gathering with fellow performers around his drama teacher's piano after some community theater.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Why big music stars like Harry Styles and Celine Dion are embracing residencies

For Harry Styles' dedicated audience, it is the can't-miss event of the year: Tens of thousands have descended on New York City's Madison Square Garden each night of his 30-date residency, rushing to catch the show before it concludes Halloween weekend.

Local News

4 hours ago in Local

WGAN Wins Three First-Place Awards at 2026 MAB Awards

NewsRadio WGAN is celebrating a big night at the 2026 Maine Association of Broadcasters Awards, earning three first-place honors for…

1 day ago in Local

Gov. Mills Orders Flags at High Staff Sunday for 3rd Anniversary of Lewiston Shooting

A total of 18 people were killed in the mass shooting.

1 day ago in Local

Chimney Inspections Advised After Weekend Fire in Dexter

There were no injuries reported.

2 days ago in Local

Secretary of State’s Office confirms prescence of DOJ poll monitors on Election Day

The department first announced their plan to send out 1,000 monitors nationwide this past August; a significant increase from the 289 observers sent out for the 2022 midterm elections.

3 days ago in Local

Sen. Collins praises decision to lift tariffs on some Canadian goods

President Trump will lift some tariffs on Canadian goods in a bid to help Maine Sen. Susan Collins and other Republicans win races in battleground states.

3 days ago in Local

$5,000 reward offered for information leading to research vessel that went missing in Gulf of Maine

A $5,000 reward is being offered for information about an unmanned research vessel that went missing in the Gulf of Maine.

4 days ago in Local

Drought Conditions Continue to Cover All of Maine

Severe drought has grown slightly in the past week

4 days ago in Local

Firefighters Union Touts Collins Endorsement, Quietly Backs Pingree

Collins joined top union members in person to tout their backing.

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