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We will be back again on Monday morning, and as we ramp up for Christmas we’ll have a conversations with Steve Robinson from the Maine Wire. We’ll look back at all the biggest stories covered in 2025, and what he expects to see in 2026.
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1 day ago in Sports
Los Angeles Angels settles lawsuit with family of pitcher Tyler Skaggs over fatal overdose
The Los Angeles Angels reached a confidential settlement Friday in a lawsuit over the drug overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs.
1 day ago in Sports
LeBron James cites ‘Luka magic’ as Doncic has 45-point triple-double
LeBron James was in awe of "Luka magic" after Luka Doncic had 45 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds in his fifth triple-double of the season in a 143-135 win over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night.
1 day ago in Sports
Seahawks overcome 16-point deficit to stun Rams 38-37 in OT in NFC West showdown
Mike Macdonald was in no mood to play for a tie, and the Los Angeles Rams' defense had no interest in letting Sam Darnold connect with any of his top receiving options.
2 days ago in Sports
Tarik Skubal joins Paul Skenes on US World Baseball Classic pitching staff
Two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers has agreed to pitch for the United States in the World Baseball Classic, joining a pitching staff that includes reigning NL Cy Young winner Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
2 days ago in Sports
Timberwolves formalize a reunion with Kevin Garnett, with a plan to finally retire his No. 21 jersey
Kevin Garnett will finally have his No. 21 formally retired by the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves announced on Thursday they've hired the Hall of Fame member and franchise icon as a team ambassador, with a plan to honor Garnett in a jersey-raising ceremony at Target Center on a future date.
2 days ago in Olympics, Sports
Winter Olympics 2026 guide: All you need to know about the Milan–Cortina Games
The countdown is on for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. The torch relay is already underway and some of the top athletes are already making headlines. There are 16 sports in all, including some never seen before, and 116 gold medals are waiting to be awarded.
3 days ago in Sports
Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes begins rehab after knee surgery with eye on Week 1 return in 2026
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has begun rehab following surgery to repair two torn ligaments in his left knee, and the team is optimistic the two-time MVP could be back early next season — perhaps even by the time Kansas City plays Week 1.
Entertainment
1 day ago in Entertainment, Music
Judge nixes conviction of one of two men found guilty of killing Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay, ruling that there wasn't enough evidence that the man had a motive to kill the hip-hop luminary.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt welcome their ‘perfect angel girl’
Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt have announced the birth of their "perfect angel girl." They took to Instagram on Thursday to herald the Dec. 12 birth of Scottie Rose Hewitt Davidson, accompanied by several photos of the couple cradling and caring for their newborn.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Romanian court sentences US rapper Wiz Khalifa to 9 months for drug possession
American rapper Wiz Khalifa was sentenced by a court in Romania on Thursday to nine months in jail for drug possession, more than a year after he took part in a music festival in the Eastern European country.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Tennessee governor pardons country star Jelly Roll, who has sought redemption from criminal past
Tennessee's governor pardoned country star Jelly Roll on Thursday for his criminal past in the state, acknowledging the Nashville native's long road back from drugs and prison through soul-searching, songwriting and advocacy for second chances.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Add expectant father to Allen’s list of achievements in Buffalo, after Steinfeld announces pregnancy
Marriage, fatherhood and an NFL MVP honor were the furthest things on Josh Allen's mind when he arrived in Buffalo as a raw but promising quarterback prospect in April 2018.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Thousands of fans join tribute to reggae pioneer Jimmy Cliff in his native Jamaica
The instructions on Wednesday were clear: no serious, sad or long faces. And the crowd filing into a gymnasium in Jamaica's capital largely obliged as they honored reggae giant Jimmy Cliff.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Rob Reiner’s son Nick appears in court on 2 counts of murder in killing of his parents
Rob Reiner's son Nick Reiner made his first court appearance Wednesday in Los Angeles on two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of his parents.
Local News
11 hours ago in Local
Aspiring Officers Graduate from Maine Criminal Justice Academy
The leaders of the program say the dedication of the cadets is reflective of the programs high completion rate.
1 day ago in Local
Penobscot County man in court after police chase reached speeds over 100 mph
Police say a Charleston man exceeded 100 miles per hour during a chase with police.
1 day ago in Local
Crash leaves bicyclist with serious injuries in Westbrook
One man is in serious condition after he was hit by a car while riding his bicycle in Westbrook.
2 days ago in Local
Rockland Police arrest 19-year-old and Minor After Thomaston Theft
Police say minor faces theft and numerous other charges.
2 days ago in Local
Rockland Police Investigating Threats Against City Councilors After ICE Vote
The issue of threats arose after the City Council approved an ordinance barring Rockland employees from assisting federal immigration.
2 days ago in Local
NTSB to join state, local police to investigate death of kindergartener hit by school bus in Standish
Federal authorities are involved in the investigation of a school bus crash that killed a 5-year-old boy in Standish this week.
2 days ago in Local
President Trump endorses Paul LePage for Congress
President Trump has given his endorsement to former Maine Gov. Paul LePage for his run in Maine's 2nd Congressional District.
3 days ago in Local
Game Wardens Cite Anglers for Illegally ‘Snagging’ Salmon in Western Maine
Snagging involves intentionally hooking a fish in parts of the body other than the mouth.
3 days ago in Local
Sen Collins Demands Coast Guard Abandon ‘Swastika’ Reclassification
Collins is joining a chorus of Jewish groups that are condemning the policy change.
National Headlines
1 day ago in National
Justice Department begins releasing long-awaited files tied to Epstein sex trafficking investigation
The Justice Department on Friday began releasing its files on Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender and wealthy financier known for his connections to some of the world's most influential people, including Donald Trump, who as president had tried to keep the files sealed.
2 days ago in National
Democrats keep 2024 election review under wraps, saying a public rehash won’t help them win in 2026
The Democratic National Committee head has decided not to publish a formal assessment of the party's defeat that returned Donald Trump to power and gave Republicans complete control in Washington.
2 days ago in National
US government admits role in causing helicopter-plane collision that killed 67 in Washington
The U.S. government admitted Wednesday that the actions of an air traffic controller and Army helicopter pilot played a role in causing a collision last January between an airliner and a Black Hawk near the nation's capital, killing 67 people.
3 days ago in National
4 Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies
Four centrist Republicans broke with Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday and signed onto a Democratic-led petition that will force a House vote on extending for three years an enhanced pandemic-era subsidy that lowers health insurance costs for millions of Americans.
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