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3 hours ago in Local
Storm Later in Week to Melt Some Snow in Maine, Portland
Temperatures have been below normal for the past three weeks or so.
4 hours ago in Entertainment
‘Zootopia 2’ reclaims No. 1 spot at box office, grosses $1B worldwide
"Zootopia 2" regained the No. 1 spot at the domestic box office with $26.3 million in its third weekend of release, according to studio estimates Sunday, as The Walt Disney Co. animated sequel became the year's second film to gross $1 billion worldwide.
4 hours ago in National
Authorities say they will release person of interest detained in Brown University shooting
A person of interest detained after a Brown University shooting that killed two students and injured nine will be released after law enforcement authorities determined there was no basis to keep the individual in custody, officials said Sunday night.
4 hours ago in Entertainment
All I want for Christmas is the Olympics. Mariah Carey to perform at Milan Cortina opening ceremony
Mariah Carey is going to add some American pop-star pedigree to the opening ceremony for the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
4 hours ago in Lifestyle
Older adults may struggle to learn a new language but classes are a worthwhile exercise
A large study published by the science journal Nature Aging in November suggests that speaking multiple languages protects against more rapid brain aging, and that the effect increases with the number of languages.
4 hours ago in Sports
Patrick Mahomes suffers a torn ACL and Chiefs say he’s considering surgical options
Patrick Mahomes tore the ACL in his left knee while trying to keep the Kansas City Chiefs' postseason hopes alive in the waning seconds of a 16-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, and the two-time MVP quarterback was considering surgical options.
4 hours ago in Sports
Packers star pass rusher Micah Parsons feared to have torn ACL, AP source says
Micah Parsons is believed to have suffered a torn ACL in his left knee, a person with knowledge of the All-Pro pass rusher's injury told The Associated Press on Sunday.
4 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Rob Reiner, son of a comedy giant who became one in turn, dies at 78
Rob Reiner, the son of a comedy giant who became one himself as one of the preeminent filmmakers of his generation with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally …" and "This Is Spinal Tap," has died. He was 78.
5 hours ago in World
Australia to tighten gun laws after Bondi Beach Hanukkah massacre
Australian leaders promised Monday to immediately overhaul already-tough gun control laws after a mass shooting targeted a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney's Bondi Beach.
5 hours ago in Local
UMaine System to Cut Budget with Projected Shortfall
The projected deficit is a result of several challenges.
14 hours ago in Local
Iconic Loon Population Up in Maine
Maine is home to a few thousand of the distinctive black-and-white waterbirds.
17 hours ago in Local
Man Faces Attempted Murder from Dixmont Shooting
Penobscot County deputies say they received a call reporting a man was out of control and recklessly firing a gun.
18 hours ago in Local
Fire Destroys Home, Injures People in Limestone
Firefighters say crews arrived at 65 High Street at 8:21 pm to find the home fully engulfed in flames.
1 day ago in Local
Mainers rally behind local Somali community in wake of POTUS comments
The event comes after comments about the community in recent weeks from President Trump, calling Somalis "garbage" and saying he doesn't want them in the country.
1 day ago in Local
Judge sides with Maine, 19 other states in suit against Trump administration over FEMA funding
The states sued the administration this past July over the ending of FEMA's "Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities" (BRIC) program.
2 days ago in Local
Sherriff’s Office Locates Missing Milford Man
In a statement last night, the sheriff's office found Bruyette and his well-being was verified.
3 days ago in Local
Lincoln County man dies when car crashes into river in Whitefield
A 67-year-old Maine man is dead after his car landed upside down in a river in Whitefield.
3 days ago in Local
Human remains discovered in tent in Portland
Portland Police are investigating the discovery of human remains in a tent on Friday.
King Charles III says his cancer treatment is being reduced as he promotes benefits of screening
King Charles III said Friday that early diagnosis and treatment will allow doctors to reduce his cancer treatment in the new year as he encouraged others to take advantage of screening programs that can detect the disease early when it is easiest to treat.
3 days ago in Sports, Trending
Sherrone Moore charged with stalking, home invasion after being fired as Michigan football coach
Fired University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore "barged his way" into the apartment of a woman with whom he had been having an affair and threatened to kill himself after she reported the relationship to the school and he lost his job, prosecutors said Friday.