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House panel votes to fund extra destroyer in new fiscal year

BATH, Maine (AP) A key congressional committee has signed off on an additional destroyer like those built at Bath Iron Works for the upcoming fiscal year.

Expanded care in works for vets exposed to toxic substances

Collins said that includes more than 3.5 million veterans who have been exposed to toxic substances.

Man trying to become first person to run entire 3,000 mile east coast greenway

Portland — Shan Riggs is trying to be the first person to run the entire East Coast Greenway and he’s…

Police identify body found in recycling at Scarborough transfer station

The body found in with cardboard recycling was identified

Weekend Scorcher: Maine DEP issues air quality alert for Sunday

It’s not just the humidity that is going to make it hard to breathe

MaineHousing offers home loans with lower interest rates for first-time homebuyers

Yet another effort to help Mainers get into homes they can afford

South Portland residents sign petition to bring dog rules back to council

When you can bring your dog to Willard Beach keeps changing…

Motorcyclist dies in Somerville crash

SOMERVILLE (WGME) — A Knox County man is dead after a car and motorcycle crash in Somerville Friday afternoon. Police…

AG Frey: religious schools must abide by state law banning discrimination based on sexual orientation

Frey says that could deter some of them from participation despite a Supreme Court decision this week.

After abortion ruling, critics renew blasts at Sen. Collins

Sen. Susan Collins was blasted Friday for the overturning of Roe v. Wade, as opponents targeted her votes to confirm two justices to the Supreme Court who were in the majority opinion allowing states to ban abortion.

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Shohei Ohtani likes winning Most Valuable Player awards. He loves winning the World Series even more. The two-way Japanese star did both for a second season in a row for the Los Angeles Dodgers, earning his fourth career MVP on Thursday night while unanimously earning the National League honor.

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They say harassment was first reported Monday, but the case was elevated Thursday.

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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.