House Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump's $5,000 'dividend' needs congressional approval

Trump says he'll consider releasing 9/11 records after families' request

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Sunday that he will look into requests from families of Sept. 11 victims to release records that could shed light on Saudi Arabia’s alleged role in the attacks 25 years ago. Several families have long alleged that a group of extremist religious leaders in Saudi Arabia gained influence […]

Former priest serving sentence on sex charges dies at Maine correctional facility

Ronald Paquin began serving a 20-year sentence for gross sexual misconduct after sexually abusing an altar boy during trips to Maine in the 1980s.

Amid U.S-Canada tension, a Maine war fort is a reminder of cross-border compromise

As trade tensions persist, Fort Fairfield residents honor the blockhouse as a symbol of compromise between the U.S. and Canada.

13-year-old killed, 2 teens hurt after being hit by vehicle in Portland

The initial investigation found the boys “entered the roadway abruptly and were then struck by the vehicle,” police said.

The secret ballot has been an article of faith in US elections. That's being tested in Georgia

ATLANTA (AP) — Security researchers say rapid advances in artificial intelligence are making it more critical to address a flaw in Georgia’s voting equipment that can allow voters to be matched to their ballots after they have been cast. The system’s vulnerability has been drawing increased attention, with election security advocates criticizing state election officials […]