Letter: Protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

Paul LePage declares victory over Matt Dunlap in 2nd District race

If his current lead holds, the former governor's victory will stand almost alone for Maine Republicans.

NASA space telescope plunges to Earth after two decades studying cosmic explosions

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — One of NASA’s premier space telescopes plunged to Earth on Wednesday, ending its 22-year investigation of the universe’s biggest explosions. The Swift Observatory’s demise came less than three months after a long-shot rescue mission failed. The U.S. Space Force confirmed Swift’s reentry near Indonesia after tracking its sinking orbit, the […]

El-Sayed tells AP Michigan rejected ‘hateful, spiteful campaign’ after months of Republican attacks

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed told The Associated Press on Wednesday that Michigan voters had rejected “a hateful, spiteful campaign” after months of Republican attacks on his Muslim identity in one of the nation’s most closely watched Senate races. El-Sayed said he was “running on adrenaline and caffeine” after his race with Republican Mike […]

Florida sheriff says 2 dead, including suspect, as witnesses report shooting at Tampa office complex

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Florida authorities said two people were dead, including a suspect, after witnesses reported a shooting Wednesday at Citibank’s sprawling business complex that employs thousands in the Tampa area. Officers swarmed the campus Wednesday afternoon, and TV video showed long lines of workers streaming out of the office buildings. The Hillsborough County […]

Albany rallies to edge UMaine field hockey in America East semifinal shootout

Albany, 11-6, will host 14-5 Vermont in the title game at 2 p.m. Friday.