Pilot Descended Steeply Into Fog Before Trenton Crash That Killed Two

A Cirrus SR22 crashed into fog at a Maine airport on July 25, killing two people. Video shows the plane descending steeply before impact in conditions with only 1.5 miles visibility.

May 17

Federal judge limits Bar Harbor cruise cap to summer months

May 17

Explosion at Searsmont lumber mill kills firefighter, injures 11

May 17

Morrill firefighter Andrew Cross killed in Searsmont mill explosion

Andrew Cross, 27, a Morrill firefighter, died Friday in an explosion at Robbins Lumber mill in Searsmont while fighting a fire in a sawdust silo area. At least 10 others were injured.

May 17

Thunder Secure Victory, Cement Top Western Conference Spot

The Oklahoma City Thunder solidified their position atop the Western Conference standings with a decisive win. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the charge, continuing his MVP-caliber season.

May 17

Eagles Soar Past Commanders, 34-24

May 17

Jason Collins, NBA's First Openly Gay Player, Dies

May 17

NBA Considers Modified Lottery System to Discourage Tanking

May 17

Maine Shelves Housing Plan Program Despite Evidence It Works

Maine authorized preapproved housing plans in 2023 but never funded the program. Research shows similar initiatives in other states significantly reduce building timelines and costs.

May 17

Portland approves first phase of 87-unit micro-apartment project on Congress Street

May 17

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 17

A Poem for Late Winter: When You Need Light Most

May 17

On Starting Small: Margaret Atwood and the Single Seed

May 17

A 12-Year-Old's Lemonade Stand Just Paid Off $4,000 in School Lunch Debt

May 17

The Department You've Never Heard Of Just Got a $2 Billion Budget Cut

May 17

On Building Something That Lasts

Albert Camus wrote about gardening while the plague raged. His words cut through every shallow productivity hack you've ever bookmarked.

May 17

2026 World Cup: Predicted Starting Lineups for Major Contenders

As the 2026 World Cup approaches, analysts are projecting potential starting lineups for leading contenders. The analysis spans co-hosts and traditionally strong national teams.

May 17

Celtics Defeat Mavericks 105-98 in Game 2 of NBA Finals

May 17

NBA Draft Combine Scrimmages Showcase Emerging Talent

May 17

Oklahoma State Football Roster Overhauled with Transfer Additions

May 17

Broncos Aim to Bolster Tight End Production with Youth and Veteran Mix

May 17