Family of Mississippi teen who died after July 4 trip call for transparency, deeper investigation

Washington County manager threatens to sue county if her termination is not rescinded

Commissioners barred her from working following a fiery meeting where her lawyer alleged whistleblower retaliation and financial cover-ups.

‘Macbeth’ at Some Theatre Company

BANGOR — Some Theatre Company is thrilled to present William Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy “Macbeth”, running July 16 through July 19. Filled with ambition, prophecy, betrayal and the consequences of unchecked power, Macbeth remains one of Shakespeare’s most gripping works. This fresh production brings the classic story to life with an original 70s theme artistic vision […]

Graham Platner submits withdraws from Maine Senate race, kicking off Democrats’ quest for nominee

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Graham Platner on Friday submitted his paperwork to formally withdraw from Maine’s U.S. Senate race, officially ending an upstart yet troubled campaign whose dissolution threatens Democrats’ pursuit of chamber control. Platner’s paperwork was received Friday by the Maine secretary of state’s office. Maine is considered a key state for control of […]

Apple files lawsuit accusing ChatGPT maker OpenAI of stealing trade secrets

Apple on Friday accused OpenAI of stealing trade secrets as it seeks to build its own hardware for ChatGPT, a major rupture in a partnership between the iPhone maker and the artificial intelligence company. Apple said in the lawsuit filed in a California federal court that the theft of its trade secrets was part of […]

Graham Platner officially withdraws from Senate race

The formal notice officially capped off a tumultuous campaign that fired up progressives across the state but eventually lost state and national support after a series of escalating scandals.