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28 minutes ago in Local

Maine Turnpike Authority Reminds Drivers to Proceed With Caution Amid Snowstorm

The speed limit on the Turnpike has been reduced to 45 MPH.

2 hours ago in Local

Warming Center in Lewiston Opens Up Ahead of Snowstorm

This is the second 24/7 warming center in Maine. 

13 hours ago in Local

RSU 13 Classes Resume, School Bus in Fatal Crash Replaced

Students taking the bus Monday were greeted by their driver and a volunteer staff member who rode along.

14 hours ago in Local

Three Mainers Die in Florida Boat Accident

Witnesses reported they saw the boat flip over, possibly due to the wind.

14 hours ago in Local

Maine CDC detects new HIV cases in Cumberland County

The Maine Center for Disease Control has confirmed five cases of HIV in Cumberland County so far this year.

14 hours ago in Local

Tractor-trailer rollover causes closure of I-295 in South Portland

I-295 in South Portland is back open after a dairy truck rolled over Monday morning.

23 hours ago in Local

First Maine Snowstorm of Season to Bring 3-6 Inches in Portland Area

Accuweather meteorologist Joe Lundberg says the upcoming storm will not be followed quickly by more snow.

23 hours ago in Sports, Trending

NFL division races tighten after a weekend full of surprises and upsets

The race for division titles in the NFL got tighter in Week 13. The Rams, Colts and Steelers became the latest first-place teams to lose Sunday. The Eagles and Ravens lost Thursday. The Patriots play Monday night. Five of the eight divisions have two teams tied for the top spot or separated by less than a game.

23 hours ago in Entertainment

25 holiday TV offerings to watch ranging from comedies to rom-coms and cozy mysteries

Whether you prefer something naughty, like the animated movie "Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer" or nice, like classics "The Sound of Music" and "Home Alone," streamers, cable and broadcast networks offer up festive choices in December.

23 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Why Cyber Monday could break spending records despite economic uncertainty

Deals promoted as some of the best of the holiday season are expected to keep people across the United States glued to their computers and smartphones as the post-Thanksgiving shopping marathon wraps up on Cyber Monday.

23 hours ago in Entertainment

Super Bowl 2026: Pregame performers will include Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile and Coco Jones

The Super Bowl pregame show will open with a trio of standout performers in Northern California: Charlie Puth will hit the stage to sing the national anthem, Brandi Carlile will take on "America the Beautiful" and Coco Jones will sing "Lift Every Voice and Sing."

23 hours ago in World

Over 800 people are still missing after flooding in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand

Over 800 people remained missing Monday after devastating floods killed over 1,000 people last week in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand, as Indonesia's president urged more action to confront the changing climate.

24 hours ago in Entertainment

‘Zootopia 2’ roars to record-setting global box office with $556M opening

The animated animal city sequel from the Walt Disney Company brought in $96 million in North America over the weekend, earned $156 million over the five-day Thanksgiving frame, and scored a staggering $556 million globally since its Wednesday opening, according to studio estimates Sunday.

24 hours ago in National

Former Trump lawyer Alina Habba disqualified as New Jersey prosecutor, US appeals court rules

The Trump administration's maneuvers to keep the president's former lawyer Alina Habba in place as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor were illegal and she is disqualified, a federal appeals court said Monday.

2 days ago in Local

House Heavily Damaged in Somerset County Fire

The fire was reported at 1 am Sunday.

2 days ago in Local

Pickup Truck Destroyed by Fire in Durham

It's still unclear if anybody was hurt.

2 days ago in Local

Vehicle Fire Put Out Next to Home in Penobscot County

The cause is under investigation.

2 days ago in Local

Portland Museum of Art looks to add 4 new downtown properties to proposed expansion

This is in addition to a new museum wing being built at the former site of the Children's Museum, which drew controversy over the since-demolished building's historical significance.

2 days ago in Local

Harrison man arrested after high-speed chase in Maine and New Hampshire

44-year-old Matthew Olsen reportedly refused to stop for a police department in New Hampshire and rammed a cruiser during the pursuit.

4 days ago in Local

Trump administration proposes new rule stripping federal protections from 200 miles of Maine waterbodies

The potential new rule would strip away federal protections from seasonal and intermittent wetlands, opening the door for pollution in these areas or loss of these areas altogether.

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23 hours ago in Sports, Trending

NFL division races tighten after a weekend full of surprises and upsets

The race for division titles in the NFL got tighter in Week 13. The Rams, Colts and Steelers became the latest first-place teams to lose Sunday. The Eagles and Ravens lost Thursday. The Patriots play Monday night. Five of the eight divisions have two teams tied for the top spot or separated by less than a game.

23 hours ago in Entertainment

25 holiday TV offerings to watch ranging from comedies to rom-coms and cozy mysteries

Whether you prefer something naughty, like the animated movie "Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer" or nice, like classics "The Sound of Music" and "Home Alone," streamers, cable and broadcast networks offer up festive choices in December.

23 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Why Cyber Monday could break spending records despite economic uncertainty

Deals promoted as some of the best of the holiday season are expected to keep people across the United States glued to their computers and smartphones as the post-Thanksgiving shopping marathon wraps up on Cyber Monday.

23 hours ago in Entertainment

Super Bowl 2026: Pregame performers will include Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile and Coco Jones

The Super Bowl pregame show will open with a trio of standout performers in Northern California: Charlie Puth will hit the stage to sing the national anthem, Brandi Carlile will take on "America the Beautiful" and Coco Jones will sing "Lift Every Voice and Sing."

24 hours ago in Entertainment

‘Zootopia 2’ roars to record-setting global box office with $556M opening

The animated animal city sequel from the Walt Disney Company brought in $96 million in North America over the weekend, earned $156 million over the five-day Thanksgiving frame, and scored a staggering $556 million globally since its Wednesday opening, according to studio estimates Sunday.