Maine Democrats wrestle with the ‘daunting’ task of replacing Graham Platner

Bessent says G20 countries should also use tariffs to protect their industries from cheap imports

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he’s urging some of his G20 counterparts to take a page from the Trump administration’s playbook of using tariffs and other measures to crack down on trade imbalances. Bessent told reporters that he had warned other nations at the beginning of President Donald Trump’s second term […]

Pennsylvania police officer charged with voluntary manslaughter in killing of college student

NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania police officer who fatally shot a 22-year-old college student has been charged with voluntary manslaughter, a prosecutor said Tuesday. Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele said Upper Pottsgrove Police Cpl. Sean Farrell, 58, is charged in the Aug. 23 death of Glenwood Earl Pysher IV. The Montgomery County Detective […]

Maine man sentenced to life in prison for murder of ex-girlfriend in Bangor

Sixteen people made statements about Virginia Cookson, including how her laugh was infectious and how people were drawn to her.

2 Maine men hurt when they collided with a wrecker

Gregory Philips, 53, and his passenger, 79-year-old Ralph Reinard, were taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

Defense Department lacks resources to conduct all required cognitive tests, federal report finds

The assessments are part of an effort to monitor the brain health of service members exposed to blasts after an Army reservist killed 18 people in Lewiston.