As Abdul El-Sayed breaks a barrier, anti-Muslim vitriol surges on multiple fronts

Suspicious package found at Maine tax enforcers' office

No explosives or biological hazards were found, but police continue to investigate.

Tropical Storm Hernan forms in the Pacific while a different weather system could soak Hawaii

HONOLULU (AP) — Tropical Storm Hernan formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean and wasn’t threatening land while a different storm system that could bring heavy rain and flooding this weekend moved toward Hawaii, forecasters said. Hernan was about 1,460 miles (2,350 kilometers) west of the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula of Mexico, the National Hurricane Center said. Maximum sustained winds were around 40 mph (64 kph) and it was moving west. Meanwhile, potential Tropical Cyclone One-C was about 775 miles (1,247 kilometers) east-southeast of Hawaii and was forecast to bring heavy rain, high winds and dangerous surf to the […]

I never fished for stripers. Here’s what I was missing.  

"I believe we need to work together to protect these fish and make sure future generations have the same opportunity."

Zhu Rongji, who helped turn China into a trading giant, dies at age 97

Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, the sharp-tongued reformer who spearheaded China’s economic modernization and WTO entry, has passed away at 97, leaving a complex legacy of rapid growth.

Nik Caner-Medley headlines list of inductees

The Maine Basketball Hall of Fame honors sixteen distinguished individuals and two legendary teams at this Sunday’s induction ceremony in Bangor, celebrating decades of excellence in the sport.