2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Rick Riordan unveils new ‘Camp Half-Blood’ novels, starting this fall

Starting this fall, fans of Rick Riordan's "Percy Jackson" books can discover some adventures that took place at the demigod training facility Camp Half-Blood when Percy himself wasn't around.

2 weeks ago in National

Hegseth is facing a new round of questioning from Congress on the Iran war and more

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced tough questions from Republican and Democratic lawmakers in Congress on Tuesday about the Trump administration's end game for the Iran war, the conflict's costs and its impact on diminishing weapons stockpiles.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Eurovision song competition starts with the first semifinal after boycott over Israel

Competition starts Tuesday at the Eurovision Song Contest, with divisions over Israel's participation hanging over the 70th birthday of the over-the-top pop music extravaganza.

2 weeks ago in Local

Husband, Wife Killed in Sanford Crash

Police say weather and road conditions were not a factor in the crash.

2 weeks ago in Local

Portland Man Accused of Intentionally Hitting Bicyclist in Lewiston

Officers say they quickly determined the incident was intentional.

2 weeks ago in Local

Police recover explosive devices from domestic violence suspect in Trenton

Police found explosive devices after responding to a domestic violence call in Trenton over the weekend.

2 weeks ago in Local

JD Vance to visit Bangor this week

Vice President JD Vance will be in Bangor on Thursday.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Pediatricians group finds kids of all ages need regular recess for physical and mental health

Recess isn't just a fun break for grade schoolers. It's crucial to good health and good grades for kids of all ages. That's the message from a leading pediatricians group, which just released the first new guidance in 13 years about this unstructured time at school and how it needs to be protected.

2 weeks ago in World

2 passengers test positive for hantavirus as a third shows symptoms after cruise ship evacuation

A French woman and an American tested positive for the hantavirus, as nations around the world scrambled Monday to repatriate passengers from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak and quarantine or isolate them.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

New Beatles fan experience set to open in London in 2027

The Beatles are headed back to one of the band's most famous sites with a new fan experience in London. Apple Corps Ltd, the company founded by the Fab Four, announced Monday that it will open a new seven-floor fan experience at the company's early headquarters.

2 weeks ago in Local

Maine Weather to Warm Up with Fewer Rain Spells by Next Weekend

A changing weather pattern will start allowing more west-northwest winds to blow warmer air into the region.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Washington wins NBA draft lottery, chance to pick first on June 23

On Sunday, the Washington Wizards won the NBA draft lottery and earned the right to pick No. 1 in next month's draft, a huge step forward for a team that finished with the league's worst record this season.

2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

2026 NFL schedule: Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants is Week 1 Sunday night game

The Dallas Cowboys are set to visit the New York Giants in the first Sunday night game of the 2026 NFL season on Sept. 13. The league on Monday announced the Week 1 matchup of NFC East rivals at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

2 weeks ago in Local

One Person Dead from Two Vehicle Crash in Gray

The Maine Warden Service assisted at the scene.

2 weeks ago in Local

Maine Main Killed in ATV Crash

An initial investigation shows speed is suspected to be a factor in the crash.

2 weeks ago in Local

A Maine Inmate, Who Walked off a Jobsite, Arrested in New Hampshire

A Maine inmate who walked off a jobsite last week, has been arrested. 45-year-old Brian Day was working a jobsite…

2 weeks ago in Local

A missing Trescott man has been found

76-year-old Dennis Brentwith was found safe on Saturday.

2 weeks ago in Local

Old Orchard Beach Police are Looking for a Suspect in a Credit Card Scam

Old Orchard Beach Police are looking for a person that could be involved in stealing credit card information. Police say…

2 weeks ago in Local

Eddington man accused of threatening to kill Vice President found competent to stand trial

51-year-old Thadius Wind allegedly made the threat towards then-vice president Kamala Harris on social media in October of 2024.

2 weeks ago in World

Spain readies for evacuations as a hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for the Canary Islands

Spanish authorities on Friday were preparing to receive more than 140 passengers and crew members on board a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship headed for the Canary Islands, where health officials have said they will perform careful evacuations.