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4 days ago in Local

Crew Recover Body of Lewiston Teenager After Drowning in the Androscoggin River

18-year-old Siloe Irumva was found dead by diving crews of the Maine Game Wardens, a day after he fell into the Androscoggin River.

6 days ago in Sports

Last-place Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza. Owner Steve Cohen says ‘fans deserve better’

From the front office to the field, just about everything has gone wrong for the New York Mets over the past year. And on Friday, manager Carlos Mendoza took the fall.

6 days ago in National

Utah restricts fireworks, declares state of emergency as largest US wildfire grows

Utah restricted fireworks and declared a state of emergency Friday ahead of July Fourth celebrations as the United States' largest wildfire mushroomed in size.

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6 days ago in Local

Crash in Hancock County leaves 5-year-old dead

A 5-year-old boy was killed in a crash Thursday night in Hancock County.

6 days ago in Local

Westbrook man accused of trying to burn down Portland business

A man accused of attempting to burn down a Portland business with a makeshift Molotov cocktail is facing charges.

6 days ago in Entertainment

Happy birthday, 2000 Year Old Man. Mel Brooks is turning 100

The 2000 Year Old Man is turning 100. Mel Brooks on Sunday will celebrate his centennial birthday. The comedian and filmmaker has been awaiting the milestone. Earlier this year, Judd Apatow titled his retrospective documentary on him: "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!"

6 days ago in Sports, Trending

Serena Williams draws 20-year-old Maya Joint in first Wimbledon singles match in 4 years

Serena Williams will face an opponent less than half her age when she plays 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round at Wimbledon for her first singles match in nearly four years.

6 days ago in World

Neighbors dig through Venezuela rubble to search for loved ones as death toll climbs

In cities across northern Venezuela, neighbors helped each other dig through rubble to search for loved ones, after back-to-back earthquakes killed at least 589 people and left thousands injured.

7 days ago in Local

Man Hit, Killed by Amtrak Train in Old Orchard Beach

Officers say they were sent to the scene near Temple Street, where they found the man who was pronounced dead at the scene.

7 days ago in Local

Windham Police Warn About Surge in Locker Room Thefts

Most of these incidents happened when valuables were left in unlocked lockers. Even items tucked under clothing or towels were still located and stolen.

7 days ago in Local

Bangor man accused of stabbing person and stealing their vehicle arrested in New York

A Bangor man was arrested in New York after police say he stabbed another person and stole their vehicle.

7 days ago in Local

Inmate who died at Penobscot County Jail identified

Authorities have identified a woman who died at the Penobscot County Jail the same day she was taken into custody.

1 week ago in National

Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high in latest sign of affordability challenges

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge rose to a new three-year high in May as gas prices peaked, a sign rising costs could pose political problems for President Donald Trump and his political party as midterm elections near.

1 week ago in World

2 powerful quakes hit Venezuela, killing at least 164 and injuring nearly 1,000

Rescue teams raced Thursday to the areas hardest hit by a pair of powerful earthquakes that rocked Venezuela, killing at least 164 people, injuring nearly 1,000 and trapping many beneath collapsed buildings.

1 week ago in Entertainment

Charlie Brown’s longtime pen pal is finally revealed in new Apple TV ‘Peanuts’ movie

Charlie Brown began writing to a pen pal not long after the comic strip "Peanuts" debuted in newspapers back in 1950. No one has gotten a look at whoever was on the other end of his letters — until now.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

Usher says tour with Chris Brown is about more than 2 stars. He makes the case for R&B in stadiums

As Usher prepares to launch a stadium tour with Chris Brown, he says the criticism and legal troubles surrounding the singer never factored into his decision to embark on the tour.

1 week ago in Sports

South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for 1st time with 1-0 win over South Korea

South Africa advanced to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday night.

1 week ago in Sports

Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold arrested in connection to Florida kidnapping and robbery

Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold has been arrested in connection to a kidnapping and robbery in Florida and faces felony charges, officials said Wednesday.

1 week ago in Local

Motorcyclist Dead, Passenger Critically Injured in Sebago Crash

Deputies say speed appears to be a factor in this crash.

1 week ago in Local

16-Year-Old Rescued from ATV Crash in Penobscot County

Deputies say the ATV had rolled over while swerving to avoid a deer.

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5 hours ago in Sports, Trending

U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive

Malik Tillman stepped up for a free kick with a bloody sock and a new right boot after being stepped on by an opponent as the United States scrambled to protect a one-goal lead, down a man in a World Cup knockout round.

20 hours ago in Local

Two Injured in Windham Crash

The crash took place at about 11:10 am Wednesday.

20 hours ago in Local

Ogunquit Pedestrian Drawbridge Bridge Stuck in Raised Up Position

The town says there's no safe pedestrian detour around the bridge.

22 hours ago in Local

Investigators say fire that displaced 2 families in Westbrook was accidental

A fire in Westbrook that displaced two families was caused by improperly discarded smoking materials.

22 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to host their wedding Friday at Madison Square Garden, AP source says

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will have their wedding at Madison Square Garden on Friday night, according to a law enforcement official briefed on the security plans.