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Tuesday Calls & Topics

The discussion centered on the importance of practical skills and work ethic, with Al from Portland sharing his experience of working at a construction site at 14. Kevin from Gray discussed the political risks and historical context of U.S. military actions, particularly regarding Iran. Mike from Harpswell highlighted the tradition of multi-generational apprenticeships in the lobster industry, criticizing state overreach. Evan from Saco noted the left’s potential rebuttal to fraud claims using the Billy Bob story.

Local Headlines

1 hour ago in Local

14-Year-Old Lewiston Shooting Victim Now Facing Charges

Fresh

The 14-year-old was taken to the Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland.

2 hours ago in Local

Poll Finds Platner Leading Collins in Maine Senate Race

Fresh

The lead for Platner was outside the poll’s margin of error

5 hours ago in Local

Ceremony to take place Thursday for Maine Game Warden killed in plane crash

A celebration of life for a Maine Game Warden who died in a plane crash will be held on Thursday in Bangor.

National Headlines

1 day ago in National

What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries as Trump’s endorsement is put to the test

Is there a future in politics for Republicans who cross President Donald Trump? The signs this year suggest no, and Trump has convinced his voters to defeat his adversaries again and again.

1 week ago in National, Trending

Prosecutors to retry Alex Murdaugh in deaths of wife and son after high court overturned convictions

Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and life sentence for the deaths of his wife and son were overturned Wednesday by the South Carolina Supreme Court because the court clerk at his trial suggested he was guilty. But the disgraced lawyer won't be leaving prison anytime soon.

1 week ago in National

Denver airport security missed trespasser who was killed by plane on runway

Workers at Denver airport initially missed a security breach by man who scaled an 8-foot perimeter fence and crossed a runway where he was hit and killed in a fiery collision by a plane with 231 people on board, authorities said Tuesday.

1 week ago in National

US consumer prices jump as Iran war sends energy prices rapidly higher

The Labor Department's consumer price index rose 3.8% from April 2025, according to data released Tuesday. On a month-to-month basis, April prices rose 0.6% from March as gasoline prices rose 5.4% during the month; the month-over-month gain was down from 0.9% increase from February to March.