1 week ago in Sports

Tigers and Guardians tied atop AL Central with 3 games left

Detroit manager A.J. Hinch knows the Tigers' 4-2 win over Cleveland Thursday night counts as only one game in the standings. However, the victory gave the Tigers plenty of momentum going into the final series of the regular season.

1 week ago in Sports

AL East race between Yankees and Blue Jays comes down to final weekend of season

All even atop the AL East with three games to go. That means the division title will be determined this weekend by how the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees handle a pair of also-rans.

1 week ago in Entertainment

Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ brings revolution to the (very) big screen

Paul Thomas Anderson spent about 20 years writing "One Battle After Another." After two decades, it's never felt more relevant.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

Q&A: Mariah Carey enters ‘the era of me’ with her first album in 7 years

Seven years after her last album and 35 years into a powerhouse career, Mariah Carey continues her reign as the queen of pop and R&B with "Here for It All."

1 week ago in National

Hegseth abruptly summons top military commanders to a meeting in Virginia next week

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has summoned the military's top officers — hundreds of generals and admirals — to a base in northern Virginia for a sudden meeting next week, according to three people familiar with the matter.

1 week ago in World

Humberto becomes a hurricane in the Atlantic as Gabrielle moves away from the Azores

Hurricane Humberto formed in the Atlantic Ocean but is not currently threatening land as the former Hurricane Gabrielle moved away from the Azores on Friday, forecasters said.

1 week ago in National

Trump escalates retribution campaign with charges against Comey and threats against liberal groups

President Donald Trump's unprecedented retribution campaign against his perceived political enemies reached new heights as his Justice Department brought criminal charges against a longtime foe and he expanded his efforts to classify certain liberal groups as "domestic terrorist organizations."

1 week ago in Local

Collins Lone Republican to Criticize Job Cut Threat During Gov. Shutdown

A memo this week instructs agencies to use the shutdown as an opportunity to reduce their work forces.

1 week ago in Local

Images from New Earth-Mapping Satellite Showcase Maine Coast

The pictures, released Thursday, are from a spacecraft that rocketed into orbit from India two months ago.

1 week ago in Local

Maine to Establish New Life Sciences Center

Governor Mills signed an executive order last week to establish the Life Science Center.

1 week ago in Local

Woman Seriously Injured in Portland Crash Near I-95

She was taken to Maine Medical Center with injuries.

1 week ago in Local

Juvenile accused of stealing vehicle, leading Bangor police on chase

A 14-year-old boy accused of leading police on a chase in a stolen vehicle was taken into custody in Bangor on Wednesday.

1 week ago in Local

Early morning fire in Otisfield leaves animals dead

Several dogs died in a fire in Otisfield early Thursday morning.

1 week ago in Local

Current Rain in Maine Won’t Stay as Drought Continues, Upcoming Winter Less Snowy

The current run of storms will bring one-to-two inches of precipitation.

1 week ago in Sports

Ryder Cup: How to watch, what’s at stake, betting odds

The Ryder Cup has become everything golf typically is not. The slow-moving sport features relentless action from the opening tee shot at 7:10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 26, and it doesn't stop (except for darkness) until the United States or Europe gets enough points to win after the singles matches on Sunday afternoon.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Lice concerns rise as children return to school. Here’s what parents can do

Children have returned to school and are bringing home stories about the things they learned and the friends they made. But some parents are concerned they could also be bringing home a tiny nuisance — lice.

1 week ago in Local

Historic Sale of Dams Opens Salmon Return to Kennebec River

The sale all but guarantees unfettered access for endangered Atlantic salmon.

1 week ago in Local

Two Men Arrested After Standoffs in Penobscot County

Both men face domestic violence charges

1 week ago in Local

Portland State Lawmaker Joins Governor’s Race as Independent

Crocket represents parts of Portland and Falmouth and is a former Democrat

2 weeks ago in Local

Minivan, school bus collision injures 3 in Gorham

Three people were injured when a school bus and a minivan collided Wednesday morning in Gorham.