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.

1 week ago in Local

DOT Worker Hit by SUV, Injured on I-295 in Gardiner

A DOT truck displaying activated amber warning lights was in the breakdown lane.

1 week ago in Lifestyle, Trending

When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic

To someone who is getting sucked out to sea by a rip current, "Don't panic!" may be difficult to heed, even if that's exactly what you should do. But lifeguards say to not only relax but flip over and float out of the danger.

1 week ago in Local

Federal judge orders release of Lewiston asylum seeker from ICE facility

A federal judge has ordered the release of a Lewiston man from ICE custody.

1 week ago in Sports

As eyes are on the men at the World Cup, the Women’s World Cup countdown has begun

While most of the soccer world is focused on the men at the World Cup, the countdown has begun for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.

1 week ago in Entertainment

Film academy invites 529 new members, including Jenna Ortega, the Safdie brothers and Jacob Elordi

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Wednesday invited 529 members to the Oscar voting body, a new class that brings the group's membership to nearly double what it was a decade ago.

1 week ago in Local

Person rescued from garbage truck in Sanford after sleeping in dumpster

Sanford firefighters rescued a person who was stuck in a garbage truck after falling asleep in a dumpster.

1 week ago in Local

Bennett Carving Space as Independent in Maine Governor’s Race

Bennett is a state senator and the former Maine GOP chair.

1 week ago in Local

Collins Among Republicans to Support First Senate Vote to Block Iran War

The resolution passed Tuesday was the 10th time the Senate has tried to stop the war

1 week ago in Local

Funeral Services Held Wednesday for Firefighter Who Died After Searsmont Explosion

U.S. and Maine state flags were flown at half-staff Wednesday as funeral services were held for a firefighter who battled the Searsmont lumber mill fire and explosion.

1 week ago in Local

Police ask for help finding Waterville man last seen 3 weeks ago

Police are trying to locate a missing Waterville man.

1 week ago in Sports

US eases restriction on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match

The U.S. is easing its restrictions on Iran's World Cup team, allowing the squad to travel into the country two days before its next match, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday.

1 week ago in Sports

Mavericks announce hiring of Dusty May as coach hours before the start of the NBA draft

The Dallas Mavericks officially announced Dusty May as their new coach just a few hours before entering the NBA draft with the ninth pick on Tuesday night.

1 week ago in Entertainment

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis set ‘Warriors’ musical for Broadway in 2027

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis are turning their concept album "Warriors" into a full-length Broadway show.

1 week ago in National

Savannah Guthrie says family remains ‘in agony’ over missing mom, begs the public for tips

"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie made an emotional appeal to viewers Tuesday to come forward with any information about her missing mother, a day after news organizations said a ransom note received months ago had indicated that she was dead.

1 week ago in Local

Sen. Collins reiterates support for Israel, accuses Graham Platner of antisemitism

Maine GOP Sen. Susan Collins is accusing Graham Platner of antisemitism while reaffirming her support for Israel.