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2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Serena and Venus Williams to play doubles together at Wimbledon with a combined age of 90

Even at a combined age of 90, opponents should still be wary of facing the Williams sisters at Wimbledon. Serena and Venus Williams won a combined 21 titles on the storied grass of the All England Club in their singles and doubles careers and now they're going for one more.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Luke’s ‘Empire’ light saber, ‘Wizard of Oz’ witch hat and Lebowski rugs going up for auction

A light saber with Luke Skywalker's severed hand from "The Empire Strikes Back" that is expected to sell for seven figures headlines an upcoming auction of valuables from movies, music and other corners of pop culture.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Christopher Jackson to reprise his Tony-nominated role as George Washington in ‘Hamilton’

Christopher Jackson, one of the original cast members of the megahit Broadway musical "Hamilton," is coming back to reprise his George Washington.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘Obsession’ is a sensation. Everyone, including Curry Barker, is trying to figure out what it means

Days before "Obsession" opened in theaters, its 26-year-old director, Curry Barker, made a bet with his manager and agent. They said if the movie opened above $20 million, they would all get tattoos.

2 weeks ago in National

Struggling Pizza Hut restaurant chain will be sold for $2.7 billion

The struggling Pizza Hut restaurant chain will be sold for $2.7 billion by parent company Yum Brands. Yum Brands said in February that it was considering selling Pizza Hut and the chain looked to close 250 U.S. restaurants.

2 weeks ago in Local

Some Signage Returned at Acadia National Park After Judge’s Order Reversing Trump Administration

The judge's order calls for removed display in national parks to be restored by July 3rd.

2 weeks ago in Local

Scarborough Firefighters Deal With 17 Calls Monday in Outbreak

They say fire trucks and vehicles from neighboring towns were brought in during the excess of calls

2 weeks ago in Local

Procession held for firefighter who died a month after Searsmont lumber mill explosion

A procession was held Monday honoring a firefighter who died nearly a month after suffering serious injuries in an explosion and fire at a Searsmont lumber mill.

2 weeks ago in Local

Fire that destroyed Waldo County home ruled intentional

Fire investigators say a fire that destroyed a home in Stockton Springs over the weekend was intentionally set.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Fox to buy streaming pioneer Roku in a $22 billion deal

Fox Corp. has agreed to buy the streaming pioneer Roku in a cash-and-stock deal valued at approximately $22 billion, including debt.

2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Cape Verde stuns Spain with a surprising 0-0 draw in the country’s World Cup debut

So much for a supersized World Cup diluting the quality of soccer's biggest tournament. Tiny Cape Verde, making its debut at the World Cup, pulled off a stunning upset to shut out heavily favored Spain in a 0-0 draw on Monday.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

The world wants more high-protein products, but there’s not enough whey to go around

Athletes and older adults have long used smoothies and shakes blended with whey protein concentrate – a powdered byproduct of cheese-making – to build or maintain muscle. More recently, food companies have sprinkled it into everything from breakfast cereals, Pop-Tarts and potato chips to bagels, tortillas and Starbucks drinks to meet growing consumer demand.

2 weeks ago in Sports

The Knicks made a championship run that will be remembered in New York and in NBA history

By the time Jalen Brunson and the Knicks returned home, it was as easy to find something orange around New York as at Halloween. The city was caught up in this championship run for nearly two months and the party will last at least a few days more, with the Knicks' first parade through New York — they didn't have one in 1970 or '73 — scheduled for Thursday.

2 weeks ago in World

UK bans under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube

Britain will ban children aged under 16 from using a range of social media apps, including Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, to protect them from harmful content and excessive screen time, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

Trump celebrates 80th birthday with an Iran deal and UFC cage fights at the White House

President Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday on Sunday by hailing an initial agreement to end the war in Iran and staging a once unfathomable cage-fighting show on the White House's storied South Lawn.

3 weeks ago in Local

One in Custdy, One At Large After Reportedly Fleeing York County Crash

Deputies are still looking for another person suspected of fleeing the scene.

3 weeks ago in Local

Silver Alert Canceled After Woman Missing from Midcoast Found

Officers say the missing woman has cognitive issues.

3 weeks ago in Local

Wardens Find Body of Man Missing Off Boat in Rockland Area Lake

Wardens say a Rockland resident spotted a small Zodiak style boat in the water doing circles with a dog in it

3 weeks ago in Local

House Fire Consumes Coastal Wells Home

Fire fighters reported they saw the three story house collapse.

3 weeks ago in Local

A Second Person Has Died in Connection to Last Month’s Searsmont Mill Explosion

Sunday morning, Searsmont Assistant Fire Chief Wayne Woodbury passed away from his injuries sustain from an explosion at the Robbins Lumber Mill that occurred on May 15th.

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3 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

The best movies of 2026 so far, from ‘Project Hail Mary’ to ‘Rose of Nevada’

It's been a curiously seesawing first six months. The movies have been dominated as much by 26-year-old YouTuber-turned-filmmaker Curry Barker as they have 79-year-old Steven Spielberg.

4 hours ago in Local

Man accused of “cloning” Mainers’ EBT cards to steal thousands in benefits

A man has been charged in Maine after a months-long investigation into $100,000 in stolen EBT benefits.

4 hours ago in Local

Firefighter injured in Searsmont mill fire and explosion to be released from hospital

A firefighter injured in the deadly explosion at a Searsmont lumber mill is finally heading home.

10 hours ago in Sports, Trending

U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive

Malik Tillman stepped up for a free kick with a bloody sock and a new right boot after being stepped on by an opponent as the United States scrambled to protect a one-goal lead, down a man in a World Cup knockout round.

1 day ago in Local

Two Injured in Windham Crash

The crash took place at about 11:10 am Wednesday.