Overdoses up in Portland but deaths decline 55%
The city's 2024 drop in fatal overdoses follows the statewide trend, though the local decrease is more pronounced.
Judge sets Trump’s sentencing in hush money case for Jan. 10
NEW YORK — In an extraordinary turn, a judge Friday set President-elect Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money case for ...
Red Sox considering six-man starting rotation
Boston has added starting pitching this offseason and hopes its staff finishes stronger after wearing down in the second half ...
Ticonic Bridge closes Monday to all traffic for 6 months
The Ticonic Bridge, which carries U.S. Route 201 over the Kennebec River between Waterville and Winslow, will close fully to ...
Red Sox will use Ceddanne Rafaela mostly in center field
Boston is unsettled at second base and crowded in the outfield, but Rafaela's defense makes him a valuable asset.
Mark Cyr steps away from leading Mt. Blue Alpine ski team after two successful decades
Cyr started coaching the Mt. Blue High boys lacrosse team in 1988 as an assistant to Drew Beatty, and eventually became the ...
This weekend, head to First Friday Art Walk or Star Wars Night with the Maine Mariners
May the force be with you this weekend, especially if you head to the Maine Mariners game tonight. It’s Star Wars Night, ...
US Surgeon General calls for cancer warning label on alcohol
WASHINGTON — Alcohol is a leading cause of cancer, a risk that should be clearly labeled on drinks Americans consume, U.S.
Even in winter, rip currents pose a threat
The cancelation of the 37th annual Lobster Dip on New Year's Day was an unfortunate reminder that rip currents aren't just a ...
New Orleans attacker had suspected bomb materials at home, reserved truck weeks ago, officials say
Authorities say 14 people were killed and about 30 were injured in the attack early Wednesday by Jabbar, a former Army soldier who posted social media messages saying he was inspired by the Islamic ...
Maine’s child welfare system still faces ‘enormous pressure,’ watchdog says
Child welfare ombudsman Christine Alberi concluded in her 2024 annual report to lawmakers that more improvement is needed in ...
Pedestrian sustains life-threatening injuries in Portland crash
A Portland man sustained life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle in the East Bayside neighborhood, police said. The 61-year-old man, whom police did not identify, was hit by an SUV ...