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9 hours ago in Local
Gov. Mills Vetoes Change to Auto Repair Bill, Yet to Decide on Tribe Online Gaming
Seven of the 61 leftover bills were recalled by lawmakers
9 hours ago in Local
Pilot Program Helps Midcoast Homeowners Finance Secondary Housing Unit
The program is funded by a state grant and is intended to help address housing needs in the Midcoast region.
10 hours ago in Local
Legislative session kicks off in Augusta with focus on taxes, affordability
The first day of the legislative session in Augusta on Wednesday included debate over taxes and affordability.
10 hours ago in Local
New Lewiston city councilor pleads not guilty to 2 theft charges
A newly sworn-in Lewiston city councilor pleaded not guilty to two criminal charges in court Wednesday morning.
13 hours ago in Entertainment
‘One Battle After Another’ dominates SAG’s Actor Awards with 7 nominations
"One Battle After Another" dominated nominations to the Actor Awards on Wednesday, with Paul Thomas Anderson's ragtag revolutionary saga landing a record seven nods in the annual SAG-AFTRA honors.
13 hours ago in Features
Rescuers use drone technology to find dog that escaped along New Jersey Turnpike
A dog escaped from a rest stop along the New Jersey Turnpike and wandered for about 25 miles (40 kilometers) before she was found safe the next day with help from a drone.
13 hours ago in Entertainment
Attorney for Rob Reiner’s son resigns but says his client is not guilty of murder under state law
The high-profile private attorney for Nick Reiner was granted a request to be removed from his case Wednesday, but later told reporters that according to California law his client is not guilty of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
13 hours ago in National
ICE officer kills a Minneapolis driver in a deadly start to Trump’s latest immigration operation
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a Minneapolis driver on Wednesday during the Trump administration's latest immigration crackdown on a major American city — a shooting that federal officials said was an act of self-defense but that the city's mayor described as "reckless" and unnecessary.
19 hours ago in Entertainment
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine reports to NYC lockup where Nicolas Maduro and Luigi Mangione await trial
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine is joining Venezuela's president and the man charged with gunning down United Healthcare's CEO in a notorious federal lockup in New York City.
19 hours ago in Olympics, Sports
Host nation Italy sets ambitious medal target for Winter Olympics despite athlete injuries
Italy will be hoping to deliver on and off the snow and ice at its home Olympics. The host nation is keen to put on a spectacular Winter Games but also wants success in terms of medals.
19 hours ago in Sports
John Harbaugh is fired as the Baltimore Ravens’ coach after 18 seasons, including a Super Bowl win
John Harbaugh's 18-year tenure in Baltimore included two distinct periods of success. After taking over, Harbaugh capitalized on the last few years of Ray Lewis' career, reaching the AFC title game three times in his first five seasons as coach and winning a Super Bowl.
19 hours ago in Entertainment
Nick Reiner to be arraigned in killing of parents Rob and Michele Singer Reiner
Nick Reiner is set to be arraigned and enter a plea Wednesday in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. His scheduled appearance in a Los Angeles Superior Court comes 3 1/2 weeks after the beloved actor-director and his wife of 36 years were found dead with stab wounds in their home in the upscale Brentwood section of Los Angeles, authorities said.
1 day ago in Local
Serious Crash in Windham Closes Road for Several Hours
Gray road was closed for several hours Tuesday night after the crash.
1 day ago in Local
Eastern Maine Medical Center Requiring Staff to Wear Masks with Flu Surge
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor is requiring all clinical staff to wear masks during patient care starting Wednesday.…
1 day ago in Local
No threat found after Windham elementary school placed under heightened security
A secure status was briefly put in place at a Windham elementary school after a report of a suspicious person in a nearby neighborhood Tuesday morning.
1 day ago in Local
Agents seize more than 16 pounds of meth, illegal gun in Waterville drug bust
Police say more than 16 pounds of methamphetamine were seized during a major drug bust in Waterville.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are officially divorced after 19 years of marriage
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are divorced and legally single. A Nashville, Tennessee, judge on Tuesday issued an order dissolving the 19-year marriage of the Oscar-winning actor and the Grammy-winning country singer.
2 days ago in National
Fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack brings fresh division to the Capitol
Five years ago outside the White House, outgoing President Donald Trump told a crowd of supporters to head to the Capitol — "and I'll be there with you" — in protest as Congress was affirming the 2020 election victory for Democrat Joe Biden.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Sydney Sweeney box-office hit ‘The Housemaid’ to get a sequel
After just two and half weeks of release, the Sydney Sweeney box-office hit "The Housemaid" is getting a sequel. Lionsgate announced Tuesday that it will start production on "The Housemaid's Secret" later this year.