Portland man allegedly set 3rd floor fire then tried to climb down tied-together sheets

Morning Update: What you need to know in Maine today

What we're talking about in Maine today.

US diesel prices hit a record high of $5.85 on average as the Iran war disrupts the flow of fuel

The increases could have political implications, with economic issues likely to be top of mind for many voters in November’s midterm elections.

Tech stocks lead a rally on Wall Street

Wall Street rebounded Thursday as easing bond yields and strong gains in major technology stocks helped indexes recover from earlier losses, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and inflationary concerns.

Man dies after shooting outside Lewiston tavern

Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting outside the Blue Goose Tavern in Lewiston that left one man dead and a woman injured early Wednesday morning.

Trump pushes to remove tax exemption for private colleges with DEI policies

The Trump administration proposes a rule stripping tax-exempt status from private schools providing race-based aid, intensifying efforts to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in American education.