Relieved more than joyful, U.S. turns attention to Qatar and World Cup

The U.S. qualifies for the World Cup for the first time since 2014 despite a 2-0 loss to Costa Rica.

Maine Rep. Theodore Kryzak of Acton dies at 66

Kryzak, a Republican, also was a teacher and a farmer and is being remembered for his sense of community service.

Zelensky calls for Western courage in Ukraine fight

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky renewed his calls for tanks and jets to defend Mariupol.

25th Maine International Film Festival scheduled for July in Waterville, Skowhegan

The festival, known as MIFF and scheduled to run from July 8 to 17, typically attracts thousands of film enthusiasts to central Maine.

Lawmakers may boost state reimbursement rates for family-planning care

A legislative panel approved a bill Friday to boost MaineCare reimbursement rates for family-planning providers.

State watchdog: Poor training, high workloads hampering child abuse investigations

A new OPEGA report did not directly say that the deficiencies contributed to the four child deaths that occurred within a month of each other last summer, sparking its investigation.

Nearly all of Maine now considered at low risk for COVID-19

The U.S. CDC updated its 'community levels' on Thursday, putting all of Maine except Hancock County at low risk for the virus.

Red Sox notebook: Story’s deal with Red Sox nearly fell apart over COVID-19 vaccination status

Trevor Story agreed to get vaccinated this week, according to an ESPN report.

Exciting summer ahead at Mt. Abram

Biden seeks new sanctions, help for Ukrainians in Europe

Meanwhile, European Union nations on Wednesday signed off on another 500 million euros in military aid for Ukraine.