Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks up to 6.22% after recent declines

Dozens evacuated from Grand Canyon after flash flood hits creek leading to the Colorado River

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A major flash flood at the Grand Canyon forced the evacuation of dozens of people and swept large boulders, metal structures and other debris into the Colorado River that runs through it, the National Park Service said. The flooding in Bright Angel Creek, which flows into the river, happened Saturday afternoon. […]

Gov. Janet Mills blasts Trump’s trade war with Canada in the country's biggest newspaper

The Democratic governor also called on the Republican president to “de-escalate his unnecessary trade war” before retaliatory Canadian tariffs on about $20 billion in U.S. goods take effect Sept. 8.

Penobscot wildland fire 80% contained; Castine Road remains closed

The fire was reported Saturday near the intersection of Dunbar and Castine roads. At its peak, flames ignited trees as high as 100 feet tall.

Meep, meep. ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ opens with $15.5 million, 'Spider-Man' stays No. 1 for fifth weekend

NEW YORK (AP) — Three years after Warner Bros. abruptly canned “Coyote vs. Acme,” the Looney Tunes feature film that was given a new lease on life by Ketchup Entertainment debuted with an estimated $15.5 million in ticket sales over the weekend. For the fifth weekend in a row, “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” topped the […]

Maine dog rescues, shelters fill faster than dogs are adopted out

As more dogs are surrendered locally and being brought in from high-kill shelters in southern states, the number of adopters is down, putting stress on rescuers trying to save dogs.