Washington County manager sues the county for wrongful firing

Belfast pizzeria will close for good this weekend

Rising food costs and the difficulty of finding workers played a role in the decision. And so did a new opportunity.

Parts of Texas face threats of dangerous flooding while previously hit areas launch cleanup efforts

UVALDE, Texas (AP) — Some parts of Texas remained under threat for dangerous flash flooding Friday as other areas saw water levels recede enough for cleanup efforts following days of punishing downpours blamed for the deaths of two people. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood emergency in the early morning for the city of Sonora in Sutton County, about 170 miles (274 kilometers) northwest of San Antonio. The local sheriff’s office used a boat to rescue one person and local officials were urging residents in low-lying areas along the Dry Devils River to evacuate as heavy rain fell, although […]

Biddeford mayor says it's 'totally unacceptable' that ICE agents weren't wearing body cameras before shooting

Mayor Liam LaFountain said alls Biddeford police officers wear body cameras and have for almost a decade, despite having fewer resources than ICE.

DNA from bones on a Revolutionary War battlefield solves the case of 'America's oldest John Doe'

After 246 years, Pvt. John Pumphrey is unknown no more. Through DNA testing and old-fashioned sleuthing, the Maryland teenager who died in one of the last big battles of the American Revolution can now take his place in history, just in time for the 250th birthday of the nation he fought to create. “There was […]

World Cup beer sales are hopping. Brewers hope the stout demand outlasts the tournament

The World Cup has been a bonanza for beer in the U.S. Bars in Boston reported needing emergency deliveries to keep taps from running dry on some game days. Fans downed a total of 290,000 stadium beers during the six matches in Philadelphia, FIFA organizers said. But all that frothy foam obscures a cold reality: […]