Belfast accepts donation of 94-acre, off-leash dog park

Improper disposal of batteries likely cause of Orrington trash facility fire

The blaze started in the 20,000 square foot reclaim area in Tuesday’s fire that burned for hours. No one was injured in the firefighting response.

8 people convicted of terrorism charges in Texas immigration center shooting face sentencing

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Eight people accused of having links to antifa are being sentenced Tuesday for their convictions on terrorism charges related to the shooting of a police officer outside a Texas immigration detention center last July 4. A federal jury found them guilty in March of providing material support to terrorists and […]

Savannah Guthrie says family remains 'in agony' over missing mom, begs the public for tips

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie made an emotional appeal to viewers Tuesday to come forward with any information about her missing mother, a day after news organizations said a ransom note received months ago had indicated that she was dead. “We are in agony, and we cannot be at peace. … […]

Texas doctor charged in $89M fraud case as administration pushes healthcare crackdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has charged a Texas doctor in an $89 million healthcare fraud scheme, accusing him of billing insurers for medically unnecessary cardiovascular screening tests for college student-athletes and then rubber-stamping the results as normal without reviewing them. Jason Finkelstein, 53, faces charges of healthcare fraud and conspiracy in what prosecutors […]

Rockland man accused of 17 hunting violations

The violations include hunting at night, obtaining a false hunting permit and unlawful possession of a wild animal.