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The foreign aid program created by former President John F. Kennedy marked its last official day on Tuesday.

Residents of Shapleigh in York County approved an ordinance in March to prohibit fireworks within a mile of livestock, but a new petition drive has been launched to repeal it.

The Maine Historical Society raised $120,000 for its work across the state.

After being penalized after a caution on Lap 248, two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion exits the track and does not return.

The Scarborough driver dethrones reigning champion Joey Doiron in a tight finish.

Friends of Merrymeeting Bay leaders argue that decades of water quality data and state law demand the change.

Rescue crews took to the Appalachian Trail near East Madrid to locate the hiker, but opted to call in a helicopter crew as darkness approached.

The 3 men were attempting a similar robbery when they were arrested, Chief Dan Ahern said.

The June heat dome that affected New England was tough by any measure. Are there ways to mitigate the impact of a heat wave that we could utilize in the coming weeks of July and August? Consider this scenario: it’s 95°F outside. Your air conditioner is humming at full blast, and your electricity meter is […]

Jason Singer's win on Tuesday made him and his wife, Susan McMillan, part of an exclusive club of married winners of the famed game show. He added icing to the cake with a second win Wednesday.