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Criminal justice measures largely founder in Maine’s latest legislative session

Janet Mills will speak tonight at Maine Democrats’ convention

Arcibar appointed Yarmouth branch manager for Norway Savings Bank

Bangor Mall owner fails to pay city $1.1M in fines by court-ordered deadline

Senate recess at risk if DHS shutdown continues, Thune says

Senate Majority Leader John Thune suggested Thursday the Senate will not go on recess as planned at the end of...

NHS ‘came close to collapse’ during pandemic, inquiry finds

The NHS "came close to collapse" during the pandemic, the chair of the UK COVID-19 Inquiry has said.

US objectives in Iran have not changed, Pete Hegseth says

WASHINGTON — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday the United States’ objectives in the war against Iran have not...

Decomposed body found in Portland woods

Police believe the body was in the woods for a significant amount of time.

New 4-H club hosted by Hancock County Extension to focus on gardening basics

ELLSWORTH — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H in Hancock County is offering a new Special Interest club dedicated to...

Multiple people hospitalized after house fire in Penobscot County

The fire started around 1:30 a.m. Thursday near the town line with Lee.

Member of gang behind UK’s biggest cash robbery approved for release from jail

A member of the Securitas heist gang that stole £53m in Britain's biggest-ever cash robbery should be released from prison,...

Congress braces for $200B Iran war request

The ballooning cost of the war is certain to intensify an already toxic fight on Capitol Hill over the Trump...

Seed Swap and Scionwood Exchange set for April 11 at Cobscook Institute

TRESCOTT — Community members are invited to attend a Scionwood Exchange and Seed Swap from noon to 3 p.m. on...

JetBlue and American Airlines bid to serve Presque Isle airport