PFAS found in almost 1,000 Maine products, so far

From shampoo to school supplies, dog treats to dishware, the brand names that admit to using forever chemicals are ubiquitous.

Bomb threats in Maine and other states lead to evacuations of state capitols

Connecticut, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi and Montana were among the states that evacuated statehouse offices or buildings.

Top 25 for 2024: Best new theme park rides and attractions

Many parks have already begun construction on 2024 projects while other parks have only announced plans or launched teaser campaigns.

List of electric car models eligible for $7,500 tax credit is cut to 13

Xi vows to strengthen China’s economic recovery after ‘tough’ year

China’s youth unemployment hit a record high over the summer, before the government stopped publishing figures.

Consulting firm McKinsey agrees to $78 million settlement with insurers over opioids

Insurers and health care funds claimed that its marketing work with Purdue Pharma helped fuel an opioid addiction crisis.

Maine secretary of state’s Manchester home targeted in ‘swatting call’

Shenna Bellows says she and co-workers have endured threats since her Thursday ruling banning former President Trump from Maine primary ballot.

For transgender youth in crisis, hospitals sometimes add to the trauma

A North Carolina hospital network is referring transgender psychiatric patients to treatment facilities that do not align with their gender identities.

Ex-gang leader’s words are strong evidence to deny bail in Tupac killing, prosecutors say

Duane “Keffe D” Davis “confessed over and over again that he is responsible for the murder of Tupac Shakur,” prosecutor Binu Palal wrote in a court filing to a state court judge.

2023 Franklin Journal Year in Review: Part I

From the first baby born locally in the new year to the triumphant return of the Sandy River Festival, The Franklin Journal has part one of your yearly highlights all ready to go.