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Chicago Catholics rally for prayer in Pope Leo’s hometown after his lung cancer diagnosis

CHICAGO (AP) — Gail Spreen goes most days to Mass just a few blocks from her home in Chicago, but the service at Holy Name Cathedral on Wednesday — dedicated to Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV — felt different. “Knowing that everybody is behind him, it was very special to be there today,” Spreen said. “The […]

Lawmakers warn Aroostook residents a proposed wind farm will do more harm than good

The state and county lawmakers' comments affirmed existing fears in the town of 97 residents.

Prosecutors urge life sentences for Alexander luxury real estate brokers in sex trafficking case

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal prosecutors on Wednesday urged a New York judge to send two of the nation’s most successful luxury real estate brokers and their brother to prison for life for drugging and raping dozens of women over a two-decade stretch, while defense lawyers recommended 15-year terms. The lengthy written submissions by both […]

Missing Hampden man presumed dead by family and police

Doug Dunphy, 78, was last seen in early January.

In Bangor, Mike Johnson calls Paul LePage’s race ‘top 5’ in the country

The Republican House speaker in danger of losing his leadership post in the November election spoke to supporters at a meet-and-greet event at Sea Dog Brewing Co.