Gary Busey charged with sex offenses at fan convention

The character actor was nominated for an Oscar for best actor for playing the title role in the 1978 film 'The Buddy Holly Story.'

Federal judge dismisses health care workers’ suit against COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Nine Maine health care workers filed the lawsuit against the state in 2021 claiming they should be able to opt out for religious reasons.

U.S. retail sales were flat in July as inflation takes a toll

Persistently high inflation and rising interest rates forced many households to spend more cautiously.

Trump supporters’ threats to judge spur democracy concerns

Threats against the judge who approved the search warrant for former President Donald Trump's Florida resort are the latest sign of a judiciary branch in the political crosshairs.

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Inmate dies in Cumberland County Jail

The male prisoner was found unresponsive early Sunday morning, officials said.

FBI searches Trump’s Florida estate for classified records

The FBI has searched former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate as part of an investigation into whether he took classified records from the White House to his Florida residence.

David McCullough, Pulitzer-winning historian, dies at 89

David McCullough, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian, has died.

Maine’s rate of motorcycle deaths spikes

Nearly 6% of motorcycle crashes ended in death so far this year, a rate that is far outpacing any year of the last decade.

Baileyville man killed in early morning house fire

Fire officials say there is no indication that foul play was involved in the fire at 24 Summit St. on Friday morning.