Maine library standards put on hold after backlash

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.

The World Affairs Council of Maine honors Lindemann and inaugurates Citizen Diplomat Award

PORTLAND — The World Affairs Council of Maine presented its 2026 awards Thursday, June 11 at its 49th Annual Membership Meeting. This year’s program honored two Mainers whose work, in different ways, connects this small state to the wider world. Mary Allen Lindemann, co-founder and owner of Coffee By Design, was this year’s recipient of […]

Live updates: AP-NORC poll shows who flies the American flag — and why

It’s been 123 days since the U.S. and Israel launched the Iran war, and the world again awaits another round of some sort of talks, this time in Qatar, although President Donald Trump and Iranian officials disagree over what and even how they’ll communicate. A new AP-NORC poll shows Republicans and older, white adults are […]