Nirav Shah’s opponents criticize him for getting ad help from a school-choice group

Officials say a tanker's steering failed before it crashed into a cruise ship in New Orleans

A tanker’s steering system failed and kept its rudder in a position that sent it crashing into a cruise ship docked in New Orleans, U.S. government safety officials said Sunday. The preliminary finding from National Transportation Safety Board officials provided the first official word on what caused Friday’s crash of the Atlantic Asphalt tanker into […]

Fitzpatrick, Gruber lead UMaine women’s basketball to win over Brown

Maddie Fitzpatrick hit a 3-pointer with less than two minutes remaining to break a 44-44 tie.

32 Americans named as Rhodes scholars have variety of interests, from space junk to art history

WASHINGTON (AP) — A college senior who wants to clean up debris pollution in Earth’s orbit and a student who has researched AI use in healthcare are among the 32 Americans named as 2027 Rhodes scholars. The winners, who were announced on Saturday, have a variety of interests, from bioelectronics to water scarcity to art […]

Woman critically injured in Raymond crash

Speed and alcohol appear to be factors in the crash, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office.

Woman charged in Bangor convenience store robbery

The employee was getting the money when the woman reportedly climbed the counter and assaulted the employee before emptying the register.