05/18/2026

Trump Addresses Iran Ceasefire Expiration, U.S. Delegation Prepares for Talks

Former President Donald Trump discussed the potential ramifications of the Iran ceasefire expiring in a phone interview. The statement comes as a U.S. delegation is scheduled to participate in further peace negotiations.

May 18

Midcoast communities mobilize support after Searsmont mill explosion kills firefighter

May 18

Explosion at Robbins Lumber kills firefighter, injures 10 in Searsmont

May 18

State investigators probe cause of Searsmont mill explosion that killed firefighter, injured 10

May 18

Bridgton man arrested after police seize meth, fentanyl and psychedelics

Bridgton police arrested a 31-year-old man and seized methamphetamine, fentanyl, and psychedelics from his North High Street apartment Tuesday.

May 18

Mel Kiper Jr. Releases List of 2026 NFL Draft Sleepers

ESPN NFL Draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. has released his list of players from the 2026 draft class expected to outperform their draft slots. The list includes wide receivers, cornerbacks, and offensive linemen.

May 18

Arsenal Defeats Manchester City; Premier League Title Race Tightens

May 18

Jimmy Johnson Advises Jets on Draft Strategy

May 18

Liverpool Defeats Opponent, Bolsters Champions League Qualification Chances

May 18

Portland Planning Board OKs 87-Unit Micro-Apartment Building on Congress Street

Portland's Planning Board approved preliminary plans for an 87-unit micro-apartment building on Congress Street, with studios ranging from 225 to 280 square feet and 22 units reserved for workforce housing.

May 18

The Week's Weirdest: Underground Chickens, Airborne Dentures, and One Determined Raccoon

A homeowners association discovers an illegal basement poultry operation, a man loses his teeth mid-skydive, and wildlife officials respond to their strangest call in years.

May 18

You Don't Have to Earn Your Morning Coffee

Before you check your phone or review your to-do list, try this: drink your coffee without doing anything else. No planning, no scrolling, no mental negotiations about what you deserve.

May 18

Celebrini Named Canada's World Championship Captain; Sharks to Pick 20th in 2026 Draft

Macklin Celebrini will captain Team Canada at the World Championships, with Sidney Crosby serving as an alternate captain. The San Jose Sharks will have the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. This pick was obtained from Edmonton via the Jake Walman trade.

May 18

Mitoma Omitted from Japan's World Cup Roster Due to Injury

May 18

Golden Knights Defeat Ducks 5-1, Advance to Western Conference Final

May 18

Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano Meet Weight Requirements Ahead of Saturday Fight

May 18

Dodgers Defeat Giants 5-2, Reclaim NL West Lead

May 18