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Maine Governor and Congressional delegation condemn fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk
Maine political leaders are speaking out after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot at a college campus event in Utah on Wednesday.
3 hours ago in National
West Nile virus cases running higher than normal, prompting health warnings
West Nile virus infections are intense so far this year, with case counts running 40% higher than normal, health officials say.
3 hours ago in National, Trending
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah college event
Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, died Wednesday after being shot at a college event, Trump said. The co-founder and CEO of the youth organization Turning Point USA, the 31-year-old Kirk is the latest victim in a spasm of political violence across the United States.
3 hours ago in Sports
NBA will not rush judgment in Kawhi Leonard investigation, Commissioner Adam Silver says
The NBA will not rush to any judgment in its probe of whether a business relationship between Kawhi Leonard and a California company was legitimate or merely a way for the Los Angeles Clippers to circumvent salary cap rules, Commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday.
3 hours ago in Sports
NCAA bans 3 college basketball players for betting on their own games at Fresno St, San Jose St
The NCAA banned three men's college basketball players for sports betting on Wednesday, saying they had bet on their own games at Fresno State and San Jose State and were able to share thousands of dollars in payouts.
3 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
David Bowie archive opens in London chronicling five decades of icon’s restless creativity
When David Bowie died in 2016, he left a vast musical legacy – and a trove of unrealized projects. Tantalizing details of those abandoned and unfinished ideas are revealed in Bowie's archive, which opens to the public this week.
3 hours ago in National
Three people were critically wounded in shooting at a suburban Denver high school, authorities say
Three teens have been hospitalized in critical condition after a shooting at a suburban Denver high school, authorities said Wednesday. The shooting happened around midday at Evergreen High School in Evergreen, about 30 miles west of Denver, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Jacki Kelley said.
3 hours ago in National
Harris says leaving reelection decision to Biden was ‘recklessness,’ but she defends his abilities
Former Vice President Kamala Harris says it was "recklessness" for Democrats to leave it to President Joe Biden to decide whether to continue seeking another term last year, but she defends his ability to do the job, according to an excerpt of her new book.
4 hours ago in Local
Bangor police seeking person of interest seen on surveillance video
Police in Bangor are trying to identify a person of interest spotted at a Salvation Army store.
9 hours ago in Local
Portland Mayor Links National Debate on Crime to Local Issues
Mayor Dion say Portland has its own problems that influence the mood of the public.
9 hours ago in Entertainment
Star Trek plans packed lineup for the franchise’s 60th anniversary, with Lego sets and YouTube show
Not many franchises have fueled society's timeless fascination with the boundless possibilities of a utopian future like "Star Trek." Next year the sprawling franchise will add more shows, Lego sets and even a Rose Parade Float in a yearlong celebration of its 60th anniversary.
10 hours ago in National
Court rules Lisa Cook can remain a Fed governor while fighting Trump’s attempt to fire her
A federal court has ruled that embattled Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook can remain in her position while she fights President Donald Trump's efforts to fire her.
10 hours ago in Sports
Aaron Judge hits 359th career homer, passing Hall of Famer Yogi Berra for 5th in Yankees history
Yankees captain Aaron Judge hit his 359th career home run in the first inning Tuesday night against the Detroit Tigers, breaking a tie with Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra for fifth place on the franchise list.
10 hours ago in Entertainment
Dick Van Dyke turns 100 in December. Fans can celebrate at the movies
Movie theaters across the country are pulling out the stops for Dick Van Dyke's 100th birthday in December. A new documentary about the song and dance man's life, "Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration," will be in theaters over his birthday weekend on Dec. 13 and 14, Fathom Entertainment said Wednesday.
21 hours ago in Local
Search On for Missing Penobscot County 15-Year-Old
Anyone with information about the teen is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office
22 hours ago in Local
Former Maine Probation Officer Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography
The Maine State Police Computer Crimes Unit began investigating a tip in June 2024.
23 hours ago in Local
Windham Man Dies While Refueling Boat
Wardens say the incident remains under investigation and more information will be released when it becomes available.
1 day ago in Local
Maine health officials report first case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis this year
Maine's Center for Disease Control has reported its first known case of locally-contracted EEE this year.
1 day ago in Local
Deadly crash shuts down Route 4 in Turner
One person was killed Tuesday morning in a crash in Turner.
1 day ago in Sports
Eagles’ Jalen Carter avoids suspension, is fined $57,222 for spitting on Cowboys QB Dak Prescott
Jalen Carter was fined $57,222 by the NFL but avoided another suspension after spitting on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott seconds into the league's season opener Thursday night.