Maine museum director to deliver 2021 Distinguished Lecture

Center for Maine Contemporary Art

Family says 7 children were killed in Kabul drone strike; U.S. is investigating

There is speculation that a U.S. strike that destroyed a car loaded with explosives may have caused secondary explosions.

Taliban declare ‘full independence’ of Afghanistan

Taliban fighters watched the last U.S. planes disappear into the night sky and then fired their guns into the air.

Kentucky doctor botched baby’s delivery as he talked about missing vacation flight, complaint says

'If I don’t put a forceps or vacuum on, I will miss my flight,' the doctor is quoted as having said at a slow delivery.

In Kabul, some fear economic collapse more than Taliban fist

On the eve of the final U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, businesses in the city are seeing little traffic.

Local golf results

MLB notebook: Trevor Bauer’s administrative leave extended to Sept. 3

The Dodgers pitcher has been on paid administrative leave since late June after accusations of sexual assault.

Kids in the Kitchen

Contaminated water, oily seaweed removed from Willard Beach

State and federal officials also have cleared debris and absorbent pads from the South Portland beach since an oil spill was discovered Tuesday.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): enhance the relationships you have with friends and family.