Windjammers rise to school’s first state football championship

University of Alabama president’s list

TUSCALOOSA, Alabama — A total of 14,306 students enrolled during spring semester 2026 at the University of Alabama were named to the president’s list with an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s). Local students include Ethan Leavitt of Bangor and Declan Muir of Bucksport.

Trump administration touts Iran deal as a payday for US farmers, but Iran denies it

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance say their interim deal to end the war with Iran will deliver a financial windfall to American farmers. But the Iranians deny it. And, in the absence of more details, sanctions experts are flummoxed over exactly how billions of dollars’ worth of Iranian […]

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. … […]