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2 weeks ago in Sports

Wembanyama and Spurs rebound to hand Timberwolves largest postseason defeat, 133-95, to even series

Victor Wembanyama had 19 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs handed Minnesota its worst postseason loss in franchise history, beating the Timberwolves 133-95 on Wednesday night to even their Western Conference semifinal series at one game apiece.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘The Sheep Detectives’ is the starry, family-friendly whodunit you didn’t know you needed

Talking animal movies do not, on the whole, have the best reputation. Yes, there is "Babe," but "Babe" is the exception. Most are pretty bad, whether it's the uncanny effects, the shoddy storytelling or some horrifying combination of the two.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Inside the Rolling Stones’ exclusive new album event: What we know about ‘Foreign Tongues’ so far

Earlier Tuesday, the band confirmed that they will release a new record, titled "Foreign Tongues," this summer, and dropped a new single called "In The Stars." Journalists, VIPs and celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio, Odessa A'zion and Lindsey Vonn waited in the echoing hall to witness Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood's first conversation about the new album.

2 weeks ago in National

A note a former cellmate says he found after Epstein’s suspected suicide attempt is released

A note Jeffrey Epstein's former cellmate claimed he found after the millionaire sex offender's first suspected jail suicide attempt was made public Wednesday, years after being sealed and locked in a courthouse vault as part of an unrelated legal dispute.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

Clarence Thomas becomes the second longest-serving justice in Supreme Court history

The first baby boomer on the Supreme Court hit a milestone on Thursday, becoming the second-longest serving justice in history at a time when his influence has never seemed greater.

2 weeks ago in Local

Portland Shalom House Murder Suspect to be Held Without Bail

The suspect appeared in court virtually from jail Wednesday.

2 weeks ago in Local

Senator Collins Discloses Benign Medical Condition

Collins has served in the Senate since 1996, and is seeking her sixth term in this year's election.

2 weeks ago in Local

Missing Girls from Oxford County School Found Safe

The Oxford County sheriff's is leading the search for the two girls.

2 weeks ago in Local

Investigation launched after man’s body found in street in Portland

Police are investigating after a man's body was found in the street in Portland.

2 weeks ago in Local

Knox woman accused of setting fire to a home charged with arson, attempted murder

A Knox woman is charged with arson and attempted murder for allegedly setting fire to a home where she was staying temporarily.

2 weeks ago in Local

Police asking for help finding Durham teenager

Police are trying to locate a missing teenager from Durham.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

Some iPhone owners could get up to $95 payment after Apple agrees to settle case for $250 million

Owners of some iPhones are in line to get cash payments of up to $95 from Apple after the company on Tuesday reached a $250 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit for false advertising of its artificial intelligence capabilities.

3 weeks ago in Local

Man Arrested North of Waterville After Reportedly Leading Chase in Stolen Truck

Officers say the suspect was arrested on five active warrants and now faces seven additional felony and misdemeanor charges.

3 weeks ago in Local

Augusta Police Looking for Runaway Underage Girl

Officers announced on Tuesday Diojanae Baker had left home and not returned.

3 weeks ago in Local

Man Arrested After Crashing Stole Vehicle in Poland

Deputies say the driver traveled down several roads and lost control of the vehicle.

3 weeks ago in Local

Searchers recover body of missing kayaker near Deer Isle

The body of a New Mexico man whose kayak overturned Tuesday morning near Deer Isle has been found.

3 weeks ago in Local

Portland City Council approves ordinance restricting cooperation with ICE

The Portland City Council has voted to strictly prevent all city employees from cooperating with federal agents on immigration issues.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Restaurants celebrate authentic Mexican culture and history this Cinco de Mayo

Nayomie Mendoza has become accustomed to how Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in the U.S.: the platters of tacos, the pitchers of margaritas and the jubilant sounds of mariachi bands.

3 weeks ago in National, Trending

USPS unveils Route 66 centennial stamps, born from a photographer’s 42 trips

The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday is releasing eight stamps marking significant parts of the road in each of the states it traverses, passing by vintage diners, gas stations and motels — many since preserved or restored — along with breathtaking vistas and wide horizons of the open road.

3 weeks ago in Local

Portland Police Arrest Man for Murder at Shalom House from Monday

Portland Police say an investigation remains ongoing.

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19 hours ago in Local

Rick Bennett turns in signatures to qualify for Maine governor’s race

State Sen. Rick Bennett is the first Independent to turn in petition signatures to appear on the primary ballot for governor.

19 hours ago in Local

Court documents reveal details in case of Winslow man accused of shooting at CMP substations

A federal court has now charged a man accused of shooting three Central Maine Power substations in February.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending

Paul McCartney helps Stephen Colbert say goodbye to ‘The Late Show’ in ambitious final show

Stephen Colbert chatted with Paul McCartney and joined him on stage for a raucous performance of "Hello, Goodbye" on the final broadcast of CBS' "The Late Show" on Thursday night, a bittersweet farewell for a canceled show that still had a few barbs left for the network that ended its 33-year run.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

2-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after being hospitalized with a ‘severe illness’

Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR's three national series, has died. He was 41. The Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR issued a joint statement Thursday saying Busch died after being hospitalized. No cause of death was given.

2 days ago in Local

‘Labor Intensive’ Investigation Continues at Searsmont Mill Fire-Explosion Site

Investigators say they have now sifted through hundreds of cubic yards of sawdust and debris.