10 hours ago in Local

Cell Phone Fire Sends Firefighters to South Berwick School

The phone was immediately taken outside, where it eventually cooled down.

11 hours ago in Local

Drought Intensifies in Maine, Now Covers Entire State

Drought conditions are now historical in Maine.

15 hours ago in Local

Investigation launched into Standish death

The death of a man in Standish last week is under investigation by Maine State Police.

15 hours ago in National

Troops will miss paychecks next week without action on the government shutdown

The nation's third shutdown in 12 years is once again raising anxiety levels among service members and their families because those in uniform are working without pay.

2 days ago in National

Last of 10 New Orleans jail escapees from May is captured under a house in Atlanta

A monthslong search for the only Louisiana inmate still on the run after an audacious May jailbreak ended Wednesday when authorities say they found him hiding in a basement crawl space under an Atlanta home, bringing the last of the 10 escapees into custody.

2 days ago in National

Comey will make first court appearance in Justice Department case accusing him of lying to Congress

Former FBI Director James Comey is set to make his first court appearance Wednesday in a Justice Department criminal case accusing him of lying to Congress five years ago.

2 days ago in National

Hurricane Priscilla moves along Mexico in the Pacific as Tropical Storm Jerry churns in the Atlantic

Hurricane Priscilla weakened in the Pacific as it moved Wednesday along the west coast of Mexico while Tropical Storm Jerry in the Atlantic was expected to strengthen on a track for the Leeward Islands, forecasters said.