3 weeks ago in Local

Portland records 2nd hottest meteorological summer in city history

This summer's temperatures were only slightly beaten out by 2020's, which had a mean average temperature of 70.5 degrees.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Dollywood theme park will add new features, including a waterfall, to honor Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton's theme park in east Tennessee will unveil new features for fans to honor the life of the "dreamer-in-chief," Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80.

3 weeks ago in Sports

With a new-look roster and no A’ja Wilson the US FIBA World Cup title defense gets tougher

The U.S. has dominated the women's FIBA World Cup for nearly two decades, winning the last four titles. A young American roster led by the trio of Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese now complement U.S. stalwart Breanna Stewart as the team looks to win its fifth straight championship.

3 weeks ago in Sports

First Trump, now Everton: Balogun at center of another fiasco as deadline-day transfer fails

U.S. striker Folarin Balogun pulled out of a deal to join Everton in the final minutes of European soccer's summer transfer window because he felt uncomfortable that the English club raised doubts about his health in a medical check, Monaco's sporting director has revealed.

3 weeks ago in Local

Wardens seeking poacher who illegally shot deer in Kennebec County

The Maine Warden Service is offering a $3,000 reward for information about a poacher in Rome.

3 weeks ago in Local

Platner speech nixed from Ellsworth Labor Day rally

Graham Platner will no longer be speaking at a Labor Day rally.

3 weeks ago in National, Trending

Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92

Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women's movement and a fierce advocate for feminist causes for over six decades, has died. She was 92.

3 weeks ago in National

Top US doctors offer updated flu and COVID vaccine recommendations, aiming to ease confusion

Leading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall, banding together Wednesday to issue shot guidelines — and highlight the science behind them — saying they hope to ease confusion caused by the Trump administration's changing advice.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Meet the 2026 ‘Dancing With the Stars’ cast

The newest cast competing for the Mirrorball Trophy on "Dancing With the Stars" was unveiled Wednesday, featuring the usual complement of entertainers, reality stars and athletes ranging from gold medalists to a Savannah Bananas player.

3 weeks ago in Local

Portland police ask for helping finding runaway teen

Portland police are asking for help locating a 16-year-old girl who's believed to have run away.

3 weeks ago in Local

$100 million lawsuit alleging excessive force by Maine State Police troopers moves forward

A Limerick couple’s $100 million lawsuit against Maine State Police officers is moving forward.

3 weeks ago in Local

Shooting outside of Lewiston tavern leaves 1 dead, 1 injured

One man was killed and a woman was injured in a shooting outside of a Lewiston tavern early Wednesday morning.

3 weeks ago in National

Lindsay Clancy trial jury deliberates for fifth day after telling judge they were deadlocked

Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial resumed deliberations Wednesday, a day after telling the judge they couldn't agree on whether the Massachusetts mother was criminally responsible for killing her three children.

3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge over rollover crash in Florida

Tiger Woods pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge Wednesday following a rollover crash in March near his home in Florida where he initially was accused of driving under the influence.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Ariana Grande steps out of the spotlight with gratitude at tour closing

Ariana Grande's final words, before she stepped offstage and out of the spotlight, were for her fans. Addressing the crowd during her last concert in London Tuesday before she takes a break from the public eye, the singer was full of emotion and gratitude.

3 weeks ago in Local

Golden Upsets Democratic Leadership in Vote Breaking with Party

Democratic leadership says they were blindsided by Golden's unannounced defection.

3 weeks ago in Local

Search On for Saco Woman Missing for Almost a Week

The woman was last seen leaving her residence.

3 weeks ago in Local

One Person Arrested After Body Found at Brunswick Mobile Home

The resident was taken to the Cumberland County Jail

3 weeks ago in Local

Maine teen first juvenile in the nation to face charges in connection with online extremist group

A Maine teenager is the first juvenile in the nation to be charged in connection with what the FBI says is an online extremist network.

3 weeks ago in Local

Police make arrest after suspicious fire at Lewiston home

A Lewiston man has been charged with arson in connection with a fire at the home where he had been living with his girlfriend.