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2 weeks ago

Pontifical secret revealed: Pope Leo XIV changes his Wordle start word each day

Pope Leo XIV opened a virtual meeting with American Catholic young people Friday by revealing a closely held pontifical secret: He uses a different Wordle start word each day.

3 weeks ago

Doritos and Cheetos dial back the bright orange in new versions without artificial ingredients

PepsiCo said Thursday it's launching toned-down versions of its bright orange snacks that won't have any artificial colors or flavors. Doritos and Cheetos Simply NKD will hit store shelves on Dec. 1.

4 weeks ago

Rockefeller Christmas tree is harvested from upstate New York and begins trek to Manhattan

The towering Christmas tree that will light up Rockefeller Center this holiday season is on its way to New York City.

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Jay school board stays the course on transgender athlete policy amid lawsuit filed by Maine Human Rights Commission

School board members in Jay voted Thursday night to keep a policy in place barring transgender athletes from girls' sports.

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Man injured in Oakland house explosion remains in critical condition

An investigation continues into the cause of a propane leak that caused an explosion at a home in Oakland on Thanksgiving.

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Border patrol says Iraqi man arrested after trying to buy guns in Maine was in the country illegally

An Iraqi man was arrested in Ellsworth this fall after trying to buy guns.

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Man to serve 2 life sentences for fatally shooting couple in front of their children in Westbrook

A Maine man who fatally shot a couple in Westbrook in front of their children has been sentenced to life behind bars.

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1 man found dead after fire destroys off-grid home in Sumner

Crews found one person dead after fire destroyed an off-grid residence in Sumner.