Platner speech nixed from Ellsworth Labor Day rally

Portland police ask for helping finding runaway teen

Wardens seeking poacher who illegally shot deer in Kennebec County

$100 million lawsuit alleging excessive force by Maine State Police troopers moves forward

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Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92

Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women's movement and a fierce advocate for feminist causes for over six decades, has died. She was 92.

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Top US doctors offer updated flu and COVID vaccine recommendations, aiming to ease confusion

Leading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall, banding together Wednesday to issue shot guidelines — and highlight the science behind them — saying they hope to ease confusion caused by the Trump administration's changing advice.

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Lindsay Clancy trial jury deliberates for fifth day after telling judge they were deadlocked

Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial resumed deliberations Wednesday, a day after telling the judge they couldn't agree on whether the Massachusetts mother was criminally responsible for killing her three children.

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More storms possible at Grand Canyon where a flash flood killed at least 2 people, others missing

At least two bodies have been recovered since a major flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon, park officials said Monday, as search and recovery efforts continued for about 15 people still missing.

Sports

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With a new-look roster and no A’ja Wilson the US FIBA World Cup title defense gets tougher

The U.S. has dominated the women's FIBA World Cup for nearly two decades, winning the last four titles. A young American roster led by the trio of Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese now complement U.S. stalwart Breanna Stewart as the team looks to win its fifth straight championship.

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First Trump, now Everton: Balogun at center of another fiasco as deadline-day transfer fails

U.S. striker Folarin Balogun pulled out of a deal to join Everton in the final minutes of European soccer's summer transfer window because he felt uncomfortable that the English club raised doubts about his health in a medical check, Monaco's sporting director has revealed.

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Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge over rollover crash in Florida

Tiger Woods pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge Wednesday following a rollover crash in March near his home in Florida where he initially was accused of driving under the influence.

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Carlos Alcaraz returns to the US Open with a victory, Aryna Sabalenka also wins her first match

Carlos Alcaraz was nervous. He was excited. Best of all, he was pain-free. Alcaraz beat Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Monday, showing no problems with the right wrist injury that had sidelined the 23-year-old Spaniard since April.

Entertainment

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Dollywood theme park will add new features, including a waterfall, to honor Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton's theme park in east Tennessee will unveil new features for fans to honor the life of the "dreamer-in-chief," Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80.

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Meet the 2026 ‘Dancing With the Stars’ cast

The newest cast competing for the Mirrorball Trophy on "Dancing With the Stars" was unveiled Wednesday, featuring the usual complement of entertainers, reality stars and athletes ranging from gold medalists to a Savannah Bananas player.

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Ariana Grande steps out of the spotlight with gratitude at tour closing

Ariana Grande's final words, before she stepped offstage and out of the spotlight, were for her fans. Addressing the crowd during her last concert in London Tuesday before she takes a break from the public eye, the singer was full of emotion and gratitude.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Amid backlash, museum cancels planned Met Gala exhibit on fashion designer John Galliano

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is canceling its planned exhibit honoring British designer John Galliano — plans that had led to bitter backlash from the Jewish community and beyond because of the designer's past antisemitic and racist statements.

Local News

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Portland records 2nd hottest meteorological summer in city history

This summer's temperatures were only slightly beaten out by 2020's, which had a mean average temperature of 70.5 degrees.

15 hours ago in Local

Wardens seeking poacher who illegally shot deer in Kennebec County

The Maine Warden Service is offering a $3,000 reward for information about a poacher in Rome.

15 hours ago in Local

Platner speech nixed from Ellsworth Labor Day rally

Graham Platner will no longer be speaking at a Labor Day rally.

1 day ago in Local

Portland police ask for helping finding runaway teen

Portland police are asking for help locating a 16-year-old girl who's believed to have run away.

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$100 million lawsuit alleging excessive force by Maine State Police troopers moves forward

A Limerick couple’s $100 million lawsuit against Maine State Police officers is moving forward.

1 day ago in Local

Shooting outside of Lewiston tavern leaves 1 dead, 1 injured

One man was killed and a woman was injured in a shooting outside of a Lewiston tavern early Wednesday morning.

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Golden Upsets Democratic Leadership in Vote Breaking with Party

Democratic leadership says they were blindsided by Golden's unannounced defection.

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Search On for Saco Woman Missing for Almost a Week

The woman was last seen leaving her residence.

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