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15 minutes ago in Local
Maine Family Planning to Stop Primary Care Over Medicaid Cuts
Maine Family Planning has informed its primary care patients it will no longer be providing primary care
43 minutes ago in Local
Lewiston Woman in Months-Long Drug Trafficking Investigation
Agents say they got a search warrant and found a large quantity of drugs and several guns in the home.
1 hour ago in Local
Man Leads Chase, Attempts to Flee Twice Before Arrest Near Turner
Deputies say the man became confrontational at a traffic stop on Conant Road in Turner.
4 hours ago in Local
Investigation launched after 250 ballots show up in mail at Maine home
The state has launched an investigation into a report that a Maine woman received 250 blank ballots in the mail this week.
4 hours ago in Local
Northern Light Health, Anthem extend contract for another 30 days
Northern Light Health and Anthem agreed Wednesday to extend contract negotiations for another 30 days.
13 hours ago in World
Hurricane Imelda rumbles toward Bermuda as airport, schools and government offices close
Hurricane Imelda barreled toward Bermuda on Wednesday as forecasters warned that it could swipe past the tiny British territory as a Category 2 storm.
13 hours ago in National
What happens now that a government shutdown is underway
Washington is bracing for what could be a prolonged federal shutdown after lawmakers deadlocked and missed the deadline for funding the government.
13 hours ago in Sports, Trending
FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets go on sale amid high demand and many uncertainties
Not even half of the spots in the 48-team field have been claimed. The schedule of matches won't be finalized until December. And other than host nations U.S., Canada and Mexico, nobody has any idea where or when they'll be playing.
13 hours ago in Sports
Roger Federer leads the 2026 nominees for the International Tennis Hall of Fame
Roger Federer leads the list of nominees announced Wednesday for the International Tennis Hall of Fame's class of 2026. He was the first man to win 20 Grand Slam singles titles and ushered in an era of unprecedented greatness with younger rivals Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.
13 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ is almost here. Here’s what to know
Lights, camera, action. Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," arrives Friday. Are you ready for it?
18 hours ago in Local
Aroostook County Democrat is Latest Candidate to Run for Sen. Collins Seat
He becomes the eighth Democratic candidate to oppose Collins
1 day ago in Local
Collins, King Vote for Failed Plan to Block Govt Shutdown
Senator King notably broke with Democrats, whom he typically sides with, to back the spending plan.
1 day ago in Local
Maine Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Whale, Bird Parts
The man was investigated as part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife’s Operation Raw Deal.
1 day ago in Local
Anthem requests extension of deadline as negotiations with Northern Light stall
A spokesperson for Anthem insurance says the company has requested that Northern Light Health extend a deadline for reimbursement negotiations.
1 day ago in Local
Lockdown lifted at SMCC in South Portland after police respond to person in crisis
A lockdown and shelter-in-place order has been lifted at Southern Maine Community College in South Portland.
1 day ago in Sports
Tarik Skubal’s 14 strikeouts propel Tigers past Guardians in Game 1 of AL Wild Card Series
Tarik Skubal tied Detroit's postseason record with 14 strikeouts and the Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 on Tuesday in Game 1 of their AL Wild Card Series.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending
Nicole Kidman files for divorce from Keith Urban after 19 years of marriage
The 58-year-old Oscar-winning actor petitioned on Tuesday to end her marriage to the 57-year-old Grammy winning country singer in a Nashville court. The documents state the couple has undergone "marital difficulties and irreconcilable differences."
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Cat Stevens postpones North American tour and cites visa issues
Cat Stevens, who also goes by Yusuf, has postponed the North American leg of his book tour due to unspecified visa issues, the singer announced on social media Monday.
2 days ago in Sports
MLB spending disparity on display in playoffs as $509 million Dodgers take on $121 million Reds
Baseball's economic disparity will be on display in the playoffs, where the Los Angeles Dodgers have committed more than $500 million in salaries and luxury tax this season as they take on a Cincinnati Reds team with a $121 million payroll.
2 days ago in Sports
Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill carted off field and taken to hospital with dislocated left knee
Tyreek Hill's season for the Miami Dolphins potentially came to a sudden end on Monday night, when the standout wide receiver's left knee became badly twisted shortly after he made a catch near the sideline.