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As wildfires worsen, Trump administration revives discredited policy to stomp out all fires quickly

The deaths of three U.S. government firefighters in a Colorado wildfire are casting a spotlight on the Trump administration’s creation of a new federal fire service and its revival of a previously discredited policy to stomp out all wildfires quickly. One of the killed firefighters worked for the U.S. Wildland Fire Service, created this year […]

Blake Lively wants $8 million in legal fees from Justin Baldoni after 'It Ends With Us' dispute

NEW YORK (AP) — Blake Lively is seeking $8 million in legal costs from actor and director Justin Baldoni after resolving their dispute over the acrimonious production of their 2024 film “It Ends With Us.” Lively’s lawyers disclosed the amount, covering nearly $7.5 million in attorney’s fees from two law firms that represented her and […]

Portland driver was allegedly using a cellphone when he hit a kid riding a bicycle

Beder Hussein, 19, had the green light but was allegedly distracted by a cellphone when he hit the 11-year-old.

Area residents named to Clark University's dean's list

WORCESTER, Massachusetts — Clark University announces students named to the spring 2026 dean’s list: Isephina Raven of Southwest Harbor was named to first honors. Gabe M. Schmick of Bangor was named to second honors. Students must have a GPA of 3.8 or above for first honors or a GPA between 3.50 and 3.79 for second […]

Maine woman allegedly threw a plate of food at her boyfriend and then slashed him with a kitchen knife

Clarixsa Velez, 28, allegedly slashed her boyfriend on the hand as he raised his arms to defend himself.